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Latest Sevens News

  1. Battered Blitzbokke still alive

    1 Feb 2013

    South Africa’s Sevens best imploded in New Zealand, but somehow still made the quarter-finals. Read more

  2. Blitzboks call up young guns

    23 Jan 2013

    Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has made three changes to his squad for the Sevens World Series tournaments in New Zealand and the USA. Read more

  3. Kaizer Chiefs impress, WP flunk

    14 Dec 2012

    Kaizer Chiefs won two of their three fixtures to qualify for the Sevens Premier League quarter-finals in George. Read more

  4. Sevens legend returns to SA

    10 Dec 2012

    Ben Gollings will represent the NBM All Stars in the inaugural Sevens Premier League this weekend. Read more

  5. Mohicans seek sevens scalps

    10 Dec 2012

    Former Lions prop Gert van der Merwe on why he bought a Sevens Premier League team, what it cost, and the players they’ve signed. Read more

  6. Blitzboks settle for bronze

    9 Dec 2012

    South Africa finished third at the Port Elizabeth Sevens while New Zealand cruised to a comfortable tournament win. Read more

  7. Blitzboks enjoy unbeaten run

    8 Dec 2012

    The Springbok Sevens beat Samoa, France and Australia on day one of the PE Sevens. Read more

  8. Afrika back for Blitzboks

    6 Dec 2012

    Cecil Afrika has returned to the Springbok Sevens squad for the PE Sevens tournament after missing round two of the World Series last weekend in Dubai. Read more

  9. Kaizer Chiefs rope in top black talent

    3 Dec 2012

    Kaizer Chiefs have included Breyton Paulse, Jongi Nokwe, Daniel Adongo and Wandile Mjekevu in their squad for the Sevens Premier League. Read more

  10. Blitzboks crash out of Cup

    30 Nov 2012

    Losses to Portugal and Samoa have resulted in the Blitzboks failing to qualify for the Cup quarter-finals at the Dubai Sevens. Read more

  11. Kaizer Chiefs to tackle Sharks, Lions

    26 Nov 2012

    The Sevens Premier League has finalised its four pools of 12 teams. Read more

  12. Sharks, Cheetahs to field stars at sevens event

    6 Nov 2012

    The Sharks and Cheetahs have confirmed that they will field some of their best Super Rugby players at the inaugural Sevens Premier League in December. Read more

  13. Kaizer Chiefs enter sevens stage

    29 Oct 2012

    Kaizer Chiefs have entered a team for the inaugural Sevens Premier League to be played in George in December. Read more

  14. Blitzboks finish with bronze

    14 Oct 2012

    The Springbok Sevens finished third after a 41-7 thrashing of Kenya on day two of the Gold Coast Sevens. Read more

  15. Blitzboks blitz Kiwis

    13 Oct 2012

    The Springbok Sevens eased to a 31-21 victory over New Zealand to secure an unbeaten run on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens. Read more

  16. Argentina gets sevens tournament

    26 Jun 2012

    The IRB Sevens World Series has been expanded for the 2012-13 season with Argentina joining as a 10th venue. Read more

  17. More heartbreak for Blitzboks

    13 May 2012

    The Springbok Sevens were beaten 19-17 by England in the Plate semi-finals on day two of the London Sevens. Read more

  18. Aussies pip Blitzboks

    12 May 2012

    The Springbok Sevens were edged 19-17 by Australia in their final pool match on day one of the London Sevens. Read more

  19. Samoa embarrass pathetic Blitzboks

    6 May 2012

    The Springboks Sevens were smashed 47-0 in the Plate semi-final on day two of the Glasgow Sevens. Read more

  20. Wales down Blitzboks to top pool

    5 May 2012

    South Africa suffered a 17-5 defeat to Wales in their final Pool D fixture on day one of the Glasgow Sevens. Read more