“Our defensive system makes attack easier” – Pretorius
Blitzboks forward JC Pretorius credited the defensive effort of the squad as crucial in their seven try romp over Japan in their Pool A opener at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Friday evening.
Imbokodo to gain from defeat against Black Ferns - Delport
Despite a 40-0 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport was in an upbeat mood after their opening Pool A encounter at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Friday.
Brave Imbokodo fall short against classy Kiwis
New Zealand showed why they are regarded as one of the top teams in the world as they beat the Springbok Women’s Sevens by 40-0 in their Pool A opener at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens on Friday afternoon.
Imbokodo worked hard to be ready – Webb
The crowd at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens will experience the skill and abilities of the best women’s teams for the first time on Friday, but they will also will be able to see their own Springbok Women's Sevens team in action over the three days.
Powell keeps the faith as Blitzboks get ready for Cape Town
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an unchanged tournament squad for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, which kicks off on Friday at the Cape Town Stadium.
Springbok trio scoop top prizes at WP awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove in Newlands on Tuesday.
HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2019 – what you HAVE to know
Cape Town is abuzz with sevens rugby action this week in the build-up to the highly-anticipated fifth instalment of the popular HSBC Cape Town Sevens, the second tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Delport names six debutants for HSBC Cape Town Sevens
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport confirmed six debutants in his tournament squad of 12 players for the inaugural women’s leg of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, from 13-15 December at Cape Town Stadium.
Blitzboks boosted by energy from Cape Town Stadium stands
In 2016, Justin Geduld missed a crucial conversion in the final of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens and left the field close to tears, but despite this, the Blitzbok playmaker can’t wait to get back onto the pitch at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.
Peyper, Barrett-Theron on Six Nations duty next year
Aimee Barrett-Theron will officiate the opening match of the Women’s Six Nations for the third year in a row when France hosts England in Pau in February, while Jaco Peyper has also been tasked with holding the whistle in the men’s Six Nations.