Blitzboks focus on breakdown for Sydney showdown
Lessons were learned and adjustments made and come the HSBC Sydney Sevens on Friday, the Springbok Sevens are determined not to be dominated at the breakdowns again, as was the case in New Zealand last weekend.

SA teams deserve their spot at Europe's top table
If the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup are anything to go by, the South African franchises have certainly made a massive impression first up.

All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
With the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool rounds concluded, the five South African franchises now know exactly who they will face in their playoff matches in 10 weeks’ time in the European showpieces.

Injury replacement jets in from Kruger to Sydney
James Murphy has joined the Springbok Sevens squad in Australia on Monday to replace injured teammate, Selvyn Davids, for this weekend's HSBC Sydney Sevens, the fifth tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Bok Women's Sevens start season preparations
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday for their first training block in preparation for World Rugby's Challenger Series April this year.

Ngcobo: Better execution needed by Blitzboks
The Springbok Sevens team dropped two close results at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday and finished in a disappointing seventh place at the FMG Stadium in Hamilton, as well as sliding to fourth on the overall HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings for the 2023 season.

Lions’ strong start ensures playoff spot
Jordan Hendrikse kicked 20 points as the Emirates Lions secured their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs with a 30-25 victory over the Dragons on a chilly afternoon at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynachon on Sunday afternoon, with the team from Johannesburg starting strongly to lead by 27-5 at the break.

Victorious Cheetahs sneak into playoffs
An injury-time penalty goal by Siya Masuku not only secured the Toyota Cheetahs a 9-6 victory over Section Paloise in their final round EPCR Challenge Cup tie in Parma, but also booked the Free Staters’ spot in the playoffs of the European competition, at the expence of their French opponents.

Unbeaten Blitzboks face France in Hamilton QF
A late try by Zain Davids against Argentina ensured that the Springbok Sevens team finished the opening day of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton unbeaten as they progressed to the quarter-finals with three wins in Hamilton on Saturday.

Strong second half steers Stormers to home playoff
The DHL Stormers delivered a strong second-half performance in their Heineken Champions Cup match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday to overturn a 6-3 halftime deficit into a 30-16 victory for a favourable playoff spot.