Werner Kok: "Sevens gave me everything"
Werner Kok arrived on the sevens scene more than a decade ago, out of the Western Province set-up and wondering where his career was heading. He wasn’t alone. Neil Powell, now his director of rugby at the storied Hollywoodbets Sharks franchise, drove this hungry South African group to new heights.

Mpupha: "Always special to play at home"
Springbok Women’s Sevens co-captain Zintle Mpupha is hopeful her side can take “two more steps” towards HSBC SVNS safety when they compete in their home tournament in Cape Town this weekend.

Fixtures confirmed for HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The Blitzboks and Springbok Women’s Sevens will kick off their HSBC SVNS Cape Town campaigns with two tricky matches before 11h00 on Saturday morning at the DHL Stadium.

Depth, strategy key to SA teams' campaigns in Europe
Greater depth, and strategic squad choices for away games are playing an increasing part of how South African franchises are approaching their tasks in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this season.

Blitzboks relieved system still brings rewards
Watching the final of the Emirates Dubai Sevens last Sunday, the celebrations by the Springbok Sevens at the final whistle may have looked slightly muted – because it was as the victory meant different things to different players.

Grobbelaar ruled out of HSBC SVNS Cape Town
Springbok Sevens prop Christie Grobbelaar has been ruled out of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium this weekend after sustaining an ankle injury.

Injury setbacks for Springbok Women's Sevens
The Springbok Women's Sevens will be forced to make changes to their squad for this weekend's HSBC SVNS Cape Town after Zintle Mpupha and Libbie Janse van Rensburg were both ruled out of action.

How sevens helped shape RWC-winner Arendse
Sevens was integral in helping Kurt-Lee Arendse adapt to life as a Springbok and he has scored a remarkable 13 tries in 15 Tests since making his debut in 2022.

Double delight in Dubai for Mtshali
It took him six tournaments to get there, but when Masande Mtshali finally scored his first try in a Blitzbok jersey on Saturday night in Dubai, the 20-year-old forward almost missed this very significant milestone in his short sevens career.

Strong statement from Munster as focus moves to Europe
Leinster scored at the death in Galway to stay on top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, but it was Munster who made out the strongest statement in round seven at the focus now turns to the Investec Champions Cup.