#IOLYMPICS - Fiji ends USA’s 92-year Olympic reign
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe United States had their 92-year reign as Olympic rugby champions brought to a dramatic end when they lost 24-19 to Fiji.
#IOLYMPICS - Pics: Blitzboks v Australia
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaKyle Brown said South Africa's 12-5 defeat to Australia in their final Pool B game was a very timely reminder of how quickly things can change for the team.
'Bok game plan to come from all the franchises'
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Lions' blueprint for a successful Super Rugby season will not necessarily translate to the same success for the Springboks, writes Vata Ngobeni.
Sonny Bill out as Japan stun All Blacks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaNew Zealand's hopes of becoming the first Olympic rugby sevens champions suffered a devastating double blow.
PICS: Blitzboks show they mean business
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Blitzboks showed that they mean business in their hunt for a gold medal as they produced a much more polished display to beat France.
PICS: Blitzbokke brush aside tough Spaniards
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Blitzbokke began their journey to a possible gold medal by beating Spain in the opening day of the Olympics rugby tournament.
Lions have an exciting future
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJacques van der Westhuyzen looks back at what can only be described as a successful season for Warren Whiteley and Co.
Blitzboks resort to looking at game one
1 decade ago by iol.co.za“Our only focus is our opening match against Spain,” SA coach Neil Powell said. “We are looking at nothing else beyond that.”
#IOLYMPICS: First rugby medal in 92 years goes to Canada
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCanada won the first rugby medal awarded at the Olympics for 92 years with a win over Britain in the inaugural women's sevens bronze medal match.
# IOLYMPICS - Senatla: Special moments can clinch gold for Blitzboks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaAt the heart of the Blitzboks’ bid for Olympic gold will be Seabelo Senatla, who scored 66 tries in last season’s World Series.
