Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is no doubt that a core of experienced Blitzboks available for the final two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series has boosted the confidence of the squad, players and management alike. The...
Ngcobo heads up experienced core to lead Blitzboks into new era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo former HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners will provide the core of the newly appointed Springbok Sevens management, with Sandile Ngcobo and Philip Snyman taking the team into the 2022/23 season...
Pieter-Steph du Toit claims top SA Rugby award
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit capped off phenomenal 2019 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year award to his World Rugby Player of the Year accolade. Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks...
Men's squads confirmed for season opener in Dubai
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 16 squads have been announced for the opening men’s tournament of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 in Dubai. Taking place at 7he Sevens Stadium from 5-7 December, the Emirates Airline...
Philip Snyman announces his retirement from rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has announced his retirement from all rugby following a career-ending back injury. The 32-year-old three-time World Rugby Sevens Series champion...
Zain Davids’ season with the Blitzboks is over
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens forward Zain Davids will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday and has been ruled out of the last three tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The 22-year-old Davids injured...
Blitzboks’ lack of finishing unacceptable - Snyman
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team will have a serious look in the mirror after two fairly average performances against Japan and Chile on the first day of the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens tournament. The...
Makata to debut for youthful Blitzboks in Las Vegas
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has selected the 20-year-old debutant Sako Makata in the Springbok Sevens team for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens tournaments in the USA and Canada next month. The...
Pieter-Steph du Toit Takes Top Prize At SA Rugby Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit produced a remarkable feat when he was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018 on Thursday, marking the second time in three years that the athletic Springbok forward scooped...
Experienced Blitzbok side selected for RWC Sevens
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has named a side laden with international experience for their quest to bring the Melrose Cup back to South Africa at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco next...
