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Blitzboks

Convoluted 2026 Sevens World Series format meets with criticism and anger

Sport

Convoluted 2026 Sevens World Series format meets with criticism and anger

By Craig Ray

Blitzboks triumph: Siviwe Soyizwapi’s remarkable shift from wing to prop fuels World Championship victory

South Africa

Blitzboks triumph: Siviwe Soyizwapi’s remarkable shift from wing to prop fuels World Championship victory

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Blitzboks seal World Championship win in Los Angeles after roller-coaster season

South Africa

Blitzboks seal World Championship win in Los Angeles after roller-coaster season

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Blitzboks aim to finish the season with World Championship trophy in hand

South Africa

Blitzboks aim to finish the season with World Championship trophy in hand

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Blitzboks battle back as mixed results highlight need for consistency before world championship

South Africa

Blitzboks battle back as mixed results highlight need for consistency before world championship

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Year of rebuilding sets SA rugby and Springboks on course for greater success

Sport

Year of rebuilding sets SA rugby and Springboks on course for greater success

By Jon Cardinelli

Blitzboks break Cape Town curse with first SVNS title at home in nine years

Sport

Blitzboks break Cape Town curse with first SVNS title at home in nine years

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

By Tim Cohen

Sevens stars deserve plaudits, but South African rugby must aim higher in 2028

Sport

Sevens stars deserve plaudits, but South African rugby must aim higher in 2028

By Jon Cardinelli

Team South Africa can take inspiration from the courageous men’s Sevens medal win

South Africa

Team South Africa can take inspiration from the courageous men’s Sevens medal win

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

From struggling season to potential Olympic medallists, SA Sevens turned their season around in one evening

South Africa

From struggling season to potential Olympic medallists, SA Sevens turned their season around in one evening

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

SA Sevens stun New Zealand with heroic defensive display to make it to Olympic semifinals

South Africa

SA Sevens stun New Zealand with heroic defensive display to make it to Olympic semifinals

By Keanan Hemmonsbey