Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”. The...
Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...
Powell, Soyizwapi disappointed in Singapore performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sight of the Springbok Sevens team not finishing on the podium of any tournament they contest is rare, even more so when they lose three HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series matches in a row, which is what...
Springbok Sevens bag fourth consecutive World Series title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens won their sixth consecutive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament – their 34th successive match and fourth title in the 2022 season – when they beat Australia...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
Williams to replace injured Soyizwapi in Spain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has been ruled out of this weekend’s HSBC Spain Sevens tournament at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, and will be replaced by Shaun Williams, who is scheduled...
Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad to contest the two forthcoming tournaments...
Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...
Blitzboks do it again in Dubai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell and captain Siviwe Soyizwapi both praised the character of the team after the Blitzboks rallied to beat Australia 10-7 in tightly fought Emirates Dubai 7s final on Saturday...
Clean slate for Blitzboks op day one in Edmonton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team topped Pool A after the opening day of the HSBC Canada Sevens at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, with commanding wins over Mexico, Hong Kong and Canada. South...
