Blitzboks pipped at the post in day of drama
The Springbok Sevens finished in a commendable second place at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver at BC Place on Monday morning (SA time) after being edged 19-12 by Argentina in the final of a tournament that delivered some nail-biting, but positive results for the Blitzboks.
Snyman: Blitzboks' objectives met in Vancouver
Their overall objectives for the 2025 HSBC SVNS are still in place and despite their second placed finish in Vancouver, Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman left BC Place in a good mood.
Blitzboks bounce back into Canada semi-finals
The Springbok Sevens defeated Australia 17-14 in the quarter-finals of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver to book a place in the semi-finals, where they will face Fiji at 22h52 (SA time) on Sunday.
Bulls take the spoils in exciting Jukskei Derby
The Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways in a competitive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against their Gauteng neighbours the Emirates Lions in Pretoria on Saturday, with the current SA Shield holder building on a 17-14 halftime lead to walk away with a rewarding 31-19 bonus-point win.
Junior Boks gain hard-fought win against Georgia
The Junior Springboks made a winning start to their two-match series against the Georgian Under-20s with a hard-fought 38-29 victory on Sunday afternoon in the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, after leading by 26-17 at halftime.
Blitzboks into Vancouver quarter-finals
A stellar defensive effort by the Springboks Sevens earned them a clean sheet on day one of the HSBC SVNS Vanvoucer at BC Place on Friday, securing Pool B victories over New Zealand and Ireland.
Gauteng bragging rights on the line in Pretoria
Both the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions will have everything to play for on Saturday when they meet in what is billed to be a thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship Jukskei derby in Pretoria – the only match of the weekend.
Junior Boks shift to game mode in Tbilisi
With one productive opposed training session already under their belts, the Junior Springboks are now ready to switch to game mode when they face their Georgian Under-20 counterparts in Tbilisi on Sunday afternoon (16h00 SA time).
Another box ticked at Springbok Women camp
The Springbok Women concluded another productive training camp at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Friday, with the important aspect of law interpretation a key aspect to the week’s preparation and focus.
Freezing but positive start to Junior Boks’ tour
The Junior Springboks got their short tour of Georgia off to a good but cold start with a live training session against the Lelo Saracens club in Tbilisi on Wednesday afternoon.