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Philip Snyman putting in the hard yards at a Blitzbok training session.Picture: @Blitzboks/Twitter

Sevens world series

Back injury forces Blitzbok skipper Snyman to retire

By Tholakele Mnganga

Philip Snyman, who debuted for the Blitzboks in 2008 and was part of the historic squad who won their first World Series title that season, also was an Olympic...

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  • The Blitzboks in action at the London leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 26 May 2019. Picture: @Blitzboks/Twitter

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    The 15-a-side Rugby World Cup gets underway in Japan this weekend, but the world's top sevens team will clash at Munich's Olympic Stadium against the backdrop of the world-famous beer festival.

    972 days ago
  • FILE: New Zealand Scott Gregory (R) scores a try against Zimbabwe on the first day of the Rugby Sevens tournament on 8 December 2018, at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: AFP

    Meals and boots: Zimbabwe get helping hand at Hong Kong Sevens

    Hong Kong rugby fans have rallied round to fill the gap, raising money for essentials like meals and boots for the Zimbabwean players.

    1141 days ago
  • Folau Niua #7 of the United States scores a try against New Zealand during the USA Sevens Rugby tournament at Sam Boyd Stadium on 3 March 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States won 24-19. Picture: AFP

    US chase maiden Hong Kong Sevens win, Tokyo 2020 berth

    The Eagles have enjoyed a stratospheric rise in this year's competition with a victory in Las Vegas and four other finals appearances in the six rounds played so far.

    1142 days ago
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    Soyizwapi to lead Blitzboks in Hong Kong

    Siviwe Soyizwapi takes over the leadership duties from the injured Philip Snyman, who is still busy with recovery protocols following a head knock in Vancouver.

    1148 days ago
  • Springbok Sevens player Selvyn Davids. Picture: @Blitzboks/Twitter

    Selvyn Davids eager for more Blitzboks success

    The Blitzboks's struggles in this year’s World Sevens Series have been well documented, especially after they lost a plethora of experienced players to the 15-man game.

    1163 days ago
  • South Africa beat Argentina 29-14 and won the inaugural Cape Town’s Sevens event. Picture: Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    CT leg of Sevens Series 'a success'

    Cape Town stadium played host to the CT leg of the series which was attended by over 100,000 people.

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  • The Blitzbokke now join Fiji at the top of the World Series log. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Blitzbokke win CT Sevens Series

    The Blitzbokke capped off a wonderful Cape Town Sevens event by beating Argentina 29-14.

    2348 days ago
  • FILE: Superfan Theuns Kleinhans makes his contribution towards the electrifying atmosphere at the inaugural Cape Town Sevens tournament on 12 December 2015. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    SA starts day two of Sevens tournament on a high note

    The Blitzboks did not disappoint beating Australia 25-5 in cup quarterfinals at the Cape Town Sevens.

    2349 days ago
  • The Blitzboks faced Zimbabwe in their opening game of the inaugural Cape Town Sevens tournament on 12 December 2015. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Blitzboks beat Zimbabwe, lose to Kenya in Sevens tournament

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    2349 days ago
  • Take note of these road closures during the HSBC World Sevens Series at the Cape Town Stadium on 12 and 13 December 2015.

    CT road closures for World Sevens Series

    CT road closures for World Sevens Series

    2352 days ago
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    Habana, de Allende included in Blitzbok World Series squad

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    2388 days ago
  • Sprinbok Sevens' Seabelo Senatla. Picture: Facebook.com

    Senatla & Kok vy for World Rugby 7s player of the year

    The South African Rugby Union announced the nominations on Monday.

    2558 days ago
  • The Springbok Sevens team. Picture: Official Springbok Facebook page.

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    2564 days ago
  • FILE: Blitzbokke star player Branco du Preez. Picture: Facebook.com

    England too good for Blitzboks

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    2601 days ago
  • FILE: The Springboks Sevens have won the Dubai leg of the Sevens Series, beating Australia 33-7. Picture: @Blitzboks via Twitter

    Blitzboks coach expects nail-biting finish

    SA holds a two point lead over Fiji on the overall standings heading into this weekend’s Tokyo Sevens.

    2606 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok Sevens' Seabelo Senatla. Picture: Facebook.com

    Blitzboks pick up easy win over Portugal

    South Africa thrashed Portugal 36-0 in their opening game of the Dubai Sevens.

    2722 days ago
  • SA rugby player Seabelo Senatla. Picture: Facebook.com

    Senatla released to join Blitzbokke

    Seabelo Senatla will join the Blitzbokke as they prepare for two tournaments in the Sevens World Series.

    2733 days ago
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