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Cape Town sevens dates confirmed as Blitzboks eye Olympic qualification
The Springbok Sevens will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title on 5 and 6 December, with the 2027 series serving as the opening phase of qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. World Rugby has confirmed the full schedule, with all six host cities from 2026 returning alongside the three World Championship venues.
Blitzboks to defend Cape Town crown on 5-6 December as 2027 SVNS dates confirmed
The Blitzboks will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title on 5-6 December at DHL Stadium, with World Rugby confirming the 2027 series schedule. South Africa won both the series and the World Championship in 2026, and Olympic qualification points add further stakes to this year's event.
Blitzboks to defend SVNS title as 2026/27 schedule confirmed with Cape Town return
World Rugby has confirmed the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS schedule, with Cape Town Stadium hosting on 5-6 December and the Blitzboks returning as defending Series and World Champions to lead an eight-team men's field.
Blitzboks to defend Cape Town title on 5-6 December as 2027 SVNS season confirmed
The Blitzboks will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town crown at DHL Stadium on 5-6 December, with the 2027 world series confirmed to follow the same format as 2026 and Olympic qualification adding extra weight to the campaign.
South Africa unable to defend Commonwealth Games Sevens crown as Glasgow drops rugby from programme
Rugby sevens has been dropped from the streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games programme in Glasgow, leaving South Africa with no chance to defend the men's gold they won in Birmingham.
Vermaak and Brits boost Boland for Stormers derby
Ex-Stormers prop Ali Vermaak makes his Boland Cavaliers debut against his former side on Sunday, with Blitzbok David Brits also returning to the match 23.
Werner Kok joins Newcastle Red Bulls on one-year deal
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, leaving Ulster after two seasons to join the Gallagher Premiership side ahead of pre-season next month.
Werner Kok signs with Newcastle Red Bulls for 2026/27 Premiership season
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026/27 Premiership season after leaving Ulster, with his arrival coming amid speculation Fehi Fineanganofo will not honour his contract at Kingston Park.
Blitzboks complete historic double as Snyman hails system and squad depth
The Blitzboks have completed a historic 2026 double, winning both the HSBC SVNS Series and defending the World Championship title in Bordeaux, despite a difficult final day that saw defeats to France and Spain. Tristan Leyds was named Men's Player of the Year, while Shilton van Wyk earned a Dream Team selection as the season's leading try-scorer.
Leyds named World Sevens Player of the Year as Blitzboks complete back-to-back SVNS titles
Tristan Leyds was named HSBC SVNS World Player of the Year on Sunday as the Blitzboks completed a back-to-back double of the SVNS World Championship and Series title, with Leyds crediting coach Philip Snyman's challenge to aim beyond being the circuit's best ten as the catalyst for his breakthrough season.
Leyds crowned Player of the Year as Blitzboks defend World Championship title
Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to win the HSBC SVNS Player of the Year award as the Blitzboks successfully defended their World Championship crown and secured a unique double in 2026. The South Africans won five of nine tournaments and played in six finals, amassing 37 victories across the season. Head coach Philip Snyman praised the system and culture underpinning the team's dominance, whilst SA Rugby president Mark Alexander hailed the back-to-back triumph as a celebration of national determination.
Blitzboks complete historic double as Snyman hails players and system
The Blitzboks have completed a season double by defending the HSBC SVNS World Championship title in Bordeaux while also claiming the HSBC SVNS Series, with coach Philip Snyman crediting the depth of the Springbok Sevens system and singling out Tristan Leyds — named Men's Player of the Year — and leading try-scorer Shilton van Wyk.
Leyds crowned SVNS Player of the Year as Blitzboks defend World Championship
Tristan Leyds is the 2026 HSBC SVNS Player of the Year — the fourth South African to win the award — as the Blitzboks complete a historic back-to-back SVNS World Championship defence under Philip Snyman and Impi Visser. Shilton van Wyk, the squad's leading try scorer with 32 tries, also made the Dream Team of the Year.
France end Blitzboks' Bordeaux semifinal run as world champions
The Blitzboks lost 21-12 to hosts France in the Bordeaux Sevens semifinal on Sunday, setting up a third-place playoff against Spain — though the World Series title had already been clinched the previous day.
Blitzboks crowned World Championship winners after Australia's collapse against France
The Blitzboks claimed back-to-back HSBC World Championship titles after Australia's 26-0 quarterfinal loss to France ended the Aussies' hopes, while South Africa beat Fiji 14-12 in their own quarterfinal in Bordeaux.
Jobb try keeps Blitzboks' title hopes alive as Fiji rematch looms in Bordeaux quarters
Sebastian Jobb's late try earned the Blitzboks a crucial bonus point in a 15-12 pool defeat to Fiji in Bordeaux, securing a quarterfinal spot as lucky losers and an immediate rematch with Fiji on Saturday at 15h52, while effectively ending Argentina's Championship hopes and leaving Australia as the only realistic threat in the overall standings.
Blitzboks open Bordeaux Sevens campaign against Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji
The Blitzboks face Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji in pool play at the Bordeaux Sevens.
Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 to set up must-win Fiji clash at Bordeaux Sevens
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, with Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje each scoring two tries, setting up a must-win quarter-final qualification clash against Fiji on Saturday.
Blitzboks bounce back with 26-5 win over Kenya at Bordeaux Sevens
Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje scored two tries each as the Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, setting up a must-win clash with Fiji on Saturday.
Bordeaux finale: Blitzboks one final away from World Championship glory, SA Women fighting to avoid SVNS2
The Blitzboks enter the Bordeaux SVNS World Championship finale as four-point leaders, needing a final appearance to seal the title, while the Springbok Women face a tough survival battle in 10th place and Kenya are on the cusp of confirming their core series status.