Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow...
South Africa crowned champions in Dubai as Fiji finish ninth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blitzboks will head to their home event in Cape Town on top the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 standings after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup final. South Africa...
Men's squads confirmed for season opener in Dubai
6 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...
Makata to debut for youthful Blitzboks in Las Vegas
7 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...
Ireland speed merchant Jordan Conroy has burned even more defenders
7 years ago by Rugby DumpJordon Conroy took the London 7s by storm last month, and this past weekend in San Francisco gave Ireland plenty more to be excited about as he scored some scintillating tries, including a hat-trick against...
Kenya Next Up For Ireland Men Following Heavy Loss To Blitzboks
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe gap between the 16th and number one seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens was reflected by Ireland's 45-7 defeat overnight to a super-charged South Africa side, who had a four-try contribution from livewire...
Experienced Blitzbok side selected for RWC Sevens
7 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...
Blitzboks Name Sevens RWC Training Squad
7 years ago by SA RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman is in line for a third consecutive Rugby World Cup Sevens appearance after being named in the Blitzboks training squad for the 2018 version of this highly regarded...
Sevens survey raises player welfare concerns
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe most comprehensive survey of the top men’s sevens players highlights concerns over the physical and mental load experienced on the World SeriesGrounded: South Africa's Siviwe Soyizwapi lies on the...
Knee injury rules Chris Dry out for remainder of season
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team will be without their most experienced player for the remainder of the World Rugby Sevens Series after Chris Dry was ruled out due to a knee injury. Dry, who played in...
