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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.
A BEAUTY in Bordeaux 😍 | France v South Africa | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
The first men's semi-final of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 was an absolute cracker, with home favourites France 7s taking on top of the table South Africa Sevens.
MONSTER bronze medal match 🥉 | South Africa v Spain | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
South Africa Sevens and Spain 7s met in the bronze medal match of HSVC SVNS Bordeaux 2026, and this one was a high-scoring blockbuster.
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.
ACTION-PACKED Day Two 🤩 | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Day Two Men's Highlights
Watch the action from Day Two of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026, where we found out who our semi-finalists are going to be.
HEAVYWEIGHT match-up 💥 | South Africa v Fiji | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
Fiji Sevens closed out their group stage performance in Bordeaux with an epic battle against regular season champions South Africa.
French in FULL FLIGHT 🇫🇷 | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Day Two Men's Highlights
Watch the action from Day Two of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026, where we found out who our semi-finalists are going to be.
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.
Golden Point UPSET 🤯 | South Africa v Great Britain | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
Great Britain 7s kicked off the final weekend of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series with a huge victory against the regular season champions, South Africa. How far will can they go this weekend?
Fiji FLYING in France 🔥| HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Men's Day 1 Highlights
Watch all the Men's SVNS action from Day 1 of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux.
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.
Nell savours breakthrough Blitzboks season as title race reaches climax
Jayden Nell has reflected on a debut international season that saw the 22-year-old finally break into the Blitzboks side after three years of injury setbacks. The former Hoërskool Durbanville outside back scored his first try in last weekend's tense quarter-final victory over Spain in Valladolid as South Africa head to France this weekend leading the HSBC SVNS World Championship with one tournament remaining.
Nell savours breakthrough Blitzbok season as title bid reaches Bordeaux
Jayden Nell heads into the Bordeaux SVNS tournament — his fourth consecutive start this season — having scored his first Blitzbok try in Valladolid as South Africa carry the series lead into the final event. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human.
Nell savours maiden Blitzbok season as squad targets SVNS title in Bordeaux
Jayden Nell is set for his fourth consecutive SVNS tournament appearance in Bordeaux this weekend, having scored his first Blitzbok try in last week's quarterfinal win over Spain. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human, with South Africa leading the overall SVNS World Championship standings heading into the final tournament.
Blitzboks denied by TMO as Australia claim maiden HSBC World Championship title
Australia secured their first HSBC World Championship title with a 26-19 victory over the Blitzboks in Valladolid on Sunday, after a late South African try was ruled out for a forward pass. Despite the defeat, the Blitzboks retain their overall series lead with 38 points, four ahead of Argentina, heading into the final tournament in France.