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  1. Blitzboks’ streak sets up French clash

    9 Dec 2011

    GARETH DUNCAN, reporting from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, watched the Springbok Sevens enjoy a flawless run on day one of the PE Sevens to create a Cup quarter-final draw against France. Read more

  2. Scotland leg moves to Glasgow

    9 Dec 2011

    The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed that Glasgow will host the penultimate round of the Sevens World Series. Read more

  3. iBhayi to control its own success

    8 Dec 2011

    GARETH DUNCAN writes the success of the PE Sevens over the next four years will depend on the spectacle showcased this weekend. Read more

  4. Sevens superstars to shine in PE

    8 Dec 2011

    GARETH DUNCAN picks the top five players to watch at the PE Sevens this weekend. Read more

  5. Afrika to lead Sevens charge

    7 Dec 2011

    IRB and SA Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika has been included in a Springbok Sevens side that sees two changes for the weekend’s tournament in Port Elizabeth. Read more

  6. Blitzboks draw Aussies for PE

    4 Dec 2011

    The Springbok Sevens will face Australia, Canada and Kenya in Pool C at the PE Sevens next weekend. Read more

  7. Blitzboks falter in Dubai

    3 Dec 2011

    The Springboks Sevens conceded a last-minute try in their 17-14 Plate final defeat to Australia while England lifted the Cup on day two of the Dubai Sevens. Read more

  8. Brave Blitzboks top pool with Kiwi scalp

    2 Dec 2011

    The Springbok Sevens picked up an impressive 21-5 win over New Zealand to top Pool B at the end of day one of the Dubai Sevens. Read more

  9. Afrika blow for Blitzboks

    30 Nov 2011

    Springbok Sevens flyer Cecil Afrika will miss the Dubai Sevens this weekend after picking up a rib injury in Australia. Read more

  10. Bronze for Blitzboks

    26 Nov 2011

    The Springbok Sevens beat Australia 17-5 in the third/fourth play-off while Fiji downed New Zealand 26-12 in the Cup final on day two of the Gold Coast Sevens. Read more

  11. SA 7s draw Kiwis for Dubai

    26 Nov 2011

    The Springbok Sevens and New Zealand have been seeded in the same pool for the Dubai Sevens next weekend. Read more

  12. Afrika blow for SA 7s

    25 Nov 2011

    Cecil Afrika suffered a rib injury during the Springbok Sevens’ win over Japan and could miss day two of the Gold Coast Sevens. Read more

  13. Blitzboks down Aussies to top group

    25 Nov 2011

    The Springbok Sevens recorded an unbeaten run to top Pool B on day one at the Gold Coast Sevens. Read more

  14. Afrika returns for Bok Sevens

    23 Nov 2011

    Cecil Afrika has fully recovered from a jaw injury and will play for the Springbok Sevens side in the Gold Coast tournament this weekend. Read more

  15. Blitzboks to face Aussies

    7 Nov 2011

    South Africa will play against hosts Australia in the opening round of the Sevens World Series on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Read more

  16. Burger, Bismarck take top honours

    4 Nov 2011

    Schalk Burger was rewarded for his excellent World Cup campaign with the 2011 SA Player of the Year award, while Bismarck du Plessis was named the Players’ Player of the Year. Read more

  17. Treu names provisional sevens squad

    31 Oct 2011

    Paul Treu has announced his 23-man Blitzboks training squad ahead of the 2011-12 Sevens World Series campaign. Read more

  18. Afrika blow for Blitzboks

    3 Oct 2011

    South African Sevens star Cecil Afrika is set to miss the opening tournaments of the upcoming World Series. Read more

  19. Junior 7s claim silver

    11 Sep 2011

    South Africa’s U18 sevens team won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday evening. Read more

  20. PE Sevens debut date set

    19 Aug 2011

    PE will host the South African leg of the Sevens World Series on 9 and 10 December at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Read more