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Interview

March 7, 2019
Video: Back to school for Blitzboks in Canada

The Blitzboks took time to visit Mulgrave School in West Vancouver as part of the tournament's Community program, something they have participated in since the first HSBC Canada Sevens four years ago.

LATEST BLITZBOKS NEWS
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Jobb: Competitive excellence not only a motto...

The Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Vancouver from Cape Town on Monday evening after a long haul which included a tran...

2
Human excited to return to playmakers’ paradise...

He prefers warm weather and the sun, but for Springbok Sevens playmaker Dewald Human, a return to Vancouver is something...

3
Visser eyes 50 as Snyman rotates Blitzbok squad...

Springbok Sevens stalwart Impi Visser is back at the helm of the Blitzboks for the HSBC SVNS North American leg, with th...

4
Oosthuizen rates Perth victory in career top five...

Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst t...

5
Proud Snyman praises Blitzboks for Perth rebound...

Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title o...

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Youngsters want to help Blitzboks bounce back

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of 10 tournaments played in 10 iconic cities around the world and for any 20-year-old to be part of this, the experience is worthwhile.

Goose bumps moment for Kurt-Lee as he joins Blitzboks

Phone calls from coaches at crazy hours could easily spell trouble for players, and when SA Rugby Sevens Academy Manager Marius Schoeman rang at 06h30 on Monday morning, Kurt-Lee Arendse had no idea how his life was going to change.

Boks’ RWC-winning captain sets sights on club rugby revival

The Springboks’ 2007 Rugby World Cup winning captain, John Smit, has thrown his weight behind the revival of club rugby, with confirmation that the Gold Cup has secured a trio of dynamic sponsors for 2019.

Isuzu Southern Kings go down fighting in Cardiff

The Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against the Cardiff Blues in Wales on Saturday after entering the break at 7-7 and then taking a brief 12-7 lead before the hosts scored back-to-back tries to break away on the scoreboard.

Davids and Arendse to join Blitzboks in Vancouver

Zain Davids and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been called up to the Springbok Sevens team to do duty in Vancouver, Canada this weekend as the Blitzboks start their preparations for round six of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Rassie column: Bok planning on track for exciting season

Hi there and welcome to the launch edition of our brand new digital platform here on springboks.rugby. I’d like to use the opportunity to share a few important ideas with you of what this important year will look like for the Springboks.

VIDEO: Rassie Erasmus lays down the plans for 2019

The Rugby World Cup is looming on the Springbok horizon - find out how our Director of Rugby will be approaching the next few months.

We're live! Welcome to the brand-new Springboks .Rugby

SA Rugby on Monday switched to the new globally recognised domain name created especially for rugby when Springboks.rugby went live as the union radically overhauled its fan engagement tools.

Video: Blitzboks still have eyes on the prize - Powell

The Blitzboks do not have their one eye on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log all the time, but are pretty aware that they need to improve on their performance this weekend when the HSBC Canada Sevens take place in BC Place Stadium, Vancouver.

Eastern Cape consortium acquires ownership of Southern Kings

A consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday.

Youngsters want to help Blitzboks bounce back

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series consists of 10 tournaments played in 10 iconic cities around the world and for any 20-year-old to be part of this, the experience is worthwhile.

Rassie column: Bok planning on track for exciting season

Hi there and welcome to the launch edition of our brand new digital platform here on springboks.rugby. I’d like to use the opportunity to share a few important ideas with you of what this important year will look like for the Springboks.

Blitzboks

News

Jobb: Competitive excellence not only a motto

The Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Vancouver from Cape Town on Monday evening after a long haul which included a transit in Amsterdam, but the smile Sebastiaan Jobb entered Canada with was as fresh as the brightest Namaqualand daisy.

 
March 03, 2026

News

Human excited to return to playmakers’ paradise

He prefers warm weather and the sun, but for Springbok Sevens playmaker Dewald Human, a return to Vancouver is something he is looking forward to as much as he is to be playing with his regular team members in a competitive HSBC SVNS Series.

 
March 01, 2026

Squad announcement

Visser eyes 50 as Snyman rotates Blitzbok squad

Springbok Sevens stalwart Impi Visser is back at the helm of the Blitzboks for the HSBC SVNS North American leg, with the regular captain closing in on his 50th world series tournament, while an experienced playmaking trio return with the inclusion of another uncapped player in the squad.

 
February 27, 2026

Reaction

Oosthuizen rates Perth victory in career top five

Ryan Oosthuizen has lifted HSBC SVNS trophies across the globe, but the first one in Australia certainly ranks amongst the best, not because of his Player of the Final performance in Perth on Sunday, but because the Springbok Sevens held themselves accountable to play according to their standards.

 
February 09, 2026

Reaction

Proud Snyman praises Blitzboks for Perth rebound

Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday, with a close, but well-deserved victory over Fiji at HBF Park.

 
February 08, 2026

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