Balance in Blitzbok squad excites Snyman
Winning in the Land of the Long White Cloud is never easy, but Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman knows what it takes and he is excited about the prospect of this weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton.

Victories key as SA teams chase European playoffs
Victories will be front of mind for the five South African teams in action in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as they attempt to qualify for playoff spots in the closing pool round of the European showpieces.

Soyizwapi: Continuous growth important in NZ
Morning, noon or night, the Blitzboks know they have to be switched on and ready to deliver as they aim to continue their growth as a squad at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens this weekend.

Quest for home advantage ups ante in final round
The decision to do away with the double leg format in the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 has significantly upped the ante for the teams as they head into the final round of the pool phase of the competition this weekend.

SA Rugby pays tribute to three fallen heroes
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to three former national players, Mncedi Baart, Dennis Mzwandile Njadu and Melvyn Roy “Snowy” Suter, all of whom passed away in the past few weeks.

Blitzboks have to adapt quickly in New Zealand
The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

Blitzboks to celebrate milestones in Hamilton
Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton, when he is due to compete in his first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in New Zealand, although he has already represented South Africa in 35 tournaments.

A weekend of joy and heartbreak in Europe
The three South African teams have either qualified for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 or are on the cusp of doing so, but there was a lot of drama involving Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams elsewhere in a spellbinding weekend of European action.

Stormers cruise to victory over 13-man London Irish
The DHL Stormers were stuck in cruise control as they clinched a 28-14 bonus-point win over 13-man London Irish in their Heineken Champions Cup clash in Brentford on Sunday afternoon.

Sharks run riot against Bordeaux-Bègles
The Cell C Sharks secured their place in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 when they romped to a 32-3 bonus-point win over an outclassed Union Bordeaux-Bègles outfit that conceded four yellow cards at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.