Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyGlory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park. New Zealand and South Africa won the women’s and men’s...
History in Hong Kong for brilliant Blitzboks
16 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens’ long, long wait for glory in Hong Kong is finally over and for the first time since the inception of the HSBC SVNS Series in 1999, they claimed gold at this most iconic of tournaments...
Blitzboks tripped up in Hong Kong
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have it all to do in their final Pool A match against Argentina on Saturday, with victory needed over the defending champions of the Cathay/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong to proceed into...
Louis Rees-Zammit in new injury blow.
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Bristol Bears star Louis Rees-Zammit has suffered a new setback after picking up an injury in training. The 25-year-old sprained his knee during a training session ahead of Bristol's must-win...
Malinga: “We have a massive opportunity in Hong Kong”
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThey arrived in Hong Kong as the 11th-ranked team out of 12, had some misfortunes on the injury front, and four players who will experience the intensity of the world stage for the first time, but if you...
The “fantastic influence” of Tinus de Beer as his career comes full circle
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Tinus de Beer, this weekend’s BKT URC clash with the Vodacom Bulls will be a fixture with real added resonance. It was with the South African province that the Dragons RFC fly-half began...
Snyman: “We worked hard and are ready”
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGetting it right five times out of six was a good reflection of the standards the Springbok Sevens set for themselves in 2026, but the most valuable lesson was to make sure you start from zero every time. With...
Benjamín Elizalde to join Newcastle Red Bulls
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina international Benjamín Elizalde is joining Newcastle Red Bulls, with the Bristol Bears player signing a two-year deal. The 21-year-old plays full-back, centre or wing and already...
Blitzboks still looking for the complete performance
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens squad achieved one of their pre-season objectives by winning the HSBC SVNS Series, but according to Blitzbok captain Impi Visser, they now need to up the ante even more, as they have...
Zain Davids refreshed and ready for Hong Kong 7's
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyZain Davids has seen it all during his Sevens career as a Blitzbok. He has stood on podiums around the world, lifted a handful of trophies, and received bronze, silver and gold medals respectively in various...
