Gratitude and relief for new Blitzbok Reynders
There were smiles for miles around the DHL Stadium on Sunday evening after the Springbok Sevens team won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town for the first time since 2015, with the broadest coming from Blitzbok debutant Zander Reynders.

Less than ideal start for SA teams in Europe
The Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying on the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, which saw defeats for the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls, while the Toyota Cheetahs managed a draw and the Emirates Lions slipped to a defeat in Wales in the EPCR Challenge Cup.

Blitzboks crowned champs of Cape Town yet again
The Springbok Sevens team won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town title for the first time in nine years when they defeated France by 26-14 in a pulsating final at the DHL Stadium on Sunday evening.

Smiling Snyman praises players for CT triumph
Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was beaming with pride after the Blitzboks won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town for the first time since 2015 on Sunday evening.

SA and NZ crowned Cape Town champions
Hosts South Africa beat Olympic champions France 26-14 to win a thriller of a men’s final and claim their first HSBC SVNS title in Cape Town in nine years, while New Zealand beat USA 26-12 to take women's title and lead the world series standings.

Clinical Blitzboks into Cape Town semi-finals
The Springbok Sevens team will face Spain at 13h56 on Sunday in the first Cup semi-final of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town after winning both their pool matches in impressive fashion on Saturday.

Snyman lauds Blitzboks’ pool performances
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman was a happy man after his team won both their pool games at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday and said the performance was a step up from last week in Dubai.

Semi-finals decided at HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The semi-finalists were confirmed at the end of a thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Cape Town and there was joy for the fervent home crowd as South Africa put both Argentina and Ireland to the sword to set up a men’s semi-final clash with Spain who continued the fine form that saw them reach their first world series final in Dubai last weekend.

Visser: Blitzboks’ execution key to success at home
A change to the tournament format will make it more difficult for the legitimate title contenders at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town to walk away from the DHL Stadium victorious and with the maximum number of logs points this weekend.

Private Equity proposal turned down by SARU members
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) resolved on Friday to reject a proposal to accept a potential private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights.