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June 25, 2020
How Afrika conquered the World

Cecil Afrika recently stepped away from the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and Springbok Sevens team after 12 seasons of milestones and achievements. No video can ever be long enough to capture all his brilliance, but here is a short clip of his achievements.

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Unbeaten Blitzboks into Cape Town semi-finals...

The Springbok Sevens will face France in the HSBC SVNS Cape Town semi-finals at 12h22 on Sunday after winning all three ...

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Satisfied Snyman looks ahead to France knock-out...

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was understandably happy after his team won all three their pool games at the HSBC ...

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Cape Town homecoming for Sokoyi this weekend...

It will be a homecoming of note for new Springbok Sevens back Nabo Sokoyi when the HSBC SVNS Cape Town kicks off at DHL ...

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SA Rugby celebrate progress and success in 2025...

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, expressed immense pride and gratitude at the end of what has been a very g...

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Sokoyi to debut as Blitzboks prepare to defend CT ...

Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town...

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Video: All 100 minutes of the 1995 RWC Final

Drama, tension and surprise. It had it all. Rewatch the iconic Rugby World Cup 1995 Final between South Africa and New Zealand in full.

Gallery: RWC Final 1995 - All the action from Ellis Park

Today is exactly 25 years since the Springbok won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, when they beat the All Blacks by 15-12 in a nail-biting final that went into extra time and was only decided by a sublime drop goal by Joel Stransky.

Gallery: RWC Final 1995 - Triumph for the Rainbow Nation

Today is exactly 25 years since the Springbok won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, when they beat the All Blacks by 15-12 in a nail-biting final that went into extra time and was only decided by a sublime drop goal by Joel Stransky.

Video: Extended highlights of the 1995 RWC Final

Watch extended match highlights from the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, when South Africa battled New Zealand on their home turf in Johannesburg.

Memories of 95 come flooding back for Pienaar

Standing in the streets of Cape Town last year when the Rugby World Cup winning Springbok team of 2019 drove past to thank South Africans, Francois Pienaar felt a rush of memories and gratitude about the Boks of 95, which he captained to glory.

Sevens captains happy to run support lines for Boks

South Africa’s two national sevens captains needed little encouragement when the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks came knocking for assistance with their #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign.

Why I became a Lions tourist – Francois Pienaar

Francois Pienaar’s rugby life changed dramatically in the middle to late 1990s, and after leading South Africa to Rugby World Cup glory in 1995, he watched from the stands as the Springboks went down in the 1997 series against the British & Irish Lions.

Imbokodo set sights on next season

The cancellation of the inaugural Challenger Series event for women is a setback to their aspirations, but the Springbok Women's Sevens team will not give up on their drive to become a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Powell congratulates New Zealand on winning World Series

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday.

Etzebeth starts for DHL Stormers in Durban showdown

It will be a battle between two Springbok laden packs of forwards in Durban, where the Cell C Sharks and the visiting DHL Stormers are geared for another titanic contest.

Video: All 100 minutes of the 1995 RWC Final

Drama, tension and surprise. It had it all. Rewatch the iconic Rugby World Cup 1995 Final between South Africa and New Zealand in full.

Sevens captains happy to run support lines for Boks

South Africa’s two national sevens captains needed little encouragement when the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks came knocking for assistance with their #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign.

Blitzboks

Review

Unbeaten Blitzboks into Cape Town semi-finals

The Springbok Sevens will face France in the HSBC SVNS Cape Town semi-finals at 12h22 on Sunday after winning all three their encounters on Saturday to top Pool A, keeping alive their title defence aspirations at DHL Stadium.

 
December 06, 2025

Reaction

Satisfied Snyman looks ahead to France knock-out

Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman was understandably happy after his team won all three their pool games at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Saturday, setting up a semi-final against France at 12h22 on Sunday afternoon.

 
December 06, 2025

Preview

Cape Town homecoming for Sokoyi this weekend

It will be a homecoming of note for new Springbok Sevens back Nabo Sokoyi when the HSBC SVNS Cape Town kicks off at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

 
December 05, 2025

Comment

SA Rugby celebrate progress and success in 2025

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, expressed immense pride and gratitude at the end of what has been a very good year for South African rugby during the General Meeting held in Cape Town on Friday.

 
December 05, 2025

Team announcement

Sokoyi to debut as Blitzboks prepare to defend CT crown

Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC SVNS Cape Town at DHL Stadium, where the Blitzboks will aim to defend their crown in the second round of the season.

 
December 04, 2025

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