Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
South Africa name Rugby World Cup Sevens squads
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 have three bronze medalist survivors from 2018, in Siviwe Soyizwapi – who will lead the team – Selvyn Davids and Ryan Oosthuizen;...
Sevens stars celebrated at World Rugby Sevens Series awards in LA
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Award winners were announced following a spectacular conclusion to the Series which saw Australia clinch the Series crown for the first time The...
Light at the end of LA tunnel for the Blitzboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens coach Neil Powell would be forgiven if he wanted to block from his mind his squad’s performance at the weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens, where the Blitzboks finished 13th, the lowest...
Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...
Blitzboks have a job to do at the LA Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are few things as pleasing on the eye as Muller du Plessis in full flight, but for a huge chunk of the 2022 season, that privilege was not one the Blitzboks fans could enjoy. The wing picked...
Familiar look to Blitzboks for LA Sevens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens squad to contest the HSBC LA Sevens at Dignity Health Sports Park next weekend have a familiar look to it despite missing some regulars who were integral to their victory at the Commonwealth...
Mixed fortunes for Team SA on first day at Commonwealth Games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games quarter-finals after they beat Tonga (36-5) and Malaysia (46-0) in their two Pool B games in Birmingham on Friday, but it was a tough...
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...
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...
