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Blitzboks surge into Valladolid World Championship final against Australia
The Blitzboks beat Argentina 19-7 in Valladolid to reach the HSBC World Championship final, where they face Australia — who beat Fiji 21-14 — at 16:26 CAT on Sunday.
Blitzboks edge Spain 14-12 to set up Argentina semifinal in Valladolid
The Blitzboks came back from 12-0 down to beat Spain 14-12 in the Valladolid quarterfinals, with Jayden Nell's first Springbok Sevens try sealing it late. They face Argentina in Sunday's semifinal, having earlier lost their pool decider to Australia after leading 14-10 with two minutes to go.
Blitzboks through to quarter-finals despite pool-stage loss to Australia
The Blitzboks qualified for the quarter-finals as Pool A runners-up despite a defeat to Australia in their final pool-stage fixture.
Blitzboks fall to Australia in Valladolid pool finale
The Blitzboks lost 24-14 to Australia in their final pool match at the HSBC World Championship in Valladolid, and will face Spain in the quarterfinals. The Springbok Women were also beaten, 17-14 by Fiji, and face Argentina in the ninth-place semifinal.
Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 to set up Australia pool decider in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to advance with a perfect pool record, and now face Australia in a pool decider on Saturday. Tries from Shilton van Wyk and Sebastian Jobb — the latter set up by a Selvyn Davids kick pass — settled a physical contest. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost both pool matches, 26-12 each time.
Blitzboks sweep Kenya 14-0 to set up Australia pool decider in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to remain unbeaten at the HSBC World Championship, and will meet Australia in a pool decider on Saturday at 13h23. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost their opening two matches, both 26-12.
Blitzboks set up Australia pool decider after shutting out Kenya in Valladolid
The Blitzboks beat Kenya 14-0 in Valladolid to set up a pool decider against Australia on Saturday, with tries from Shilton van Wyk and Sebastian Jobb doing the damage. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost both their opening matches, 26-12 to Australia and 26-12 to the USA.
Blitzboks survive extra-time scare to edge Great Britain in Valladolid opener
Tristan Lleyds scored a golden try in extra time as the Blitzboks edged Great Britain 17-12 in their HSBC World Championship opener in Valladolid, after a Ricardo Duarttee collision with the post allowed Britain to level on the stroke of full time.
Blitzboks arrive in Valladolid with unfinished business and three changes from Hong Kong
Impi Visser says the Blitzboks arrive in Valladolid with unfinished business, naming a World Championship title among their remaining 2026 objectives as they prepare for Pool A clashes against Great Britain, Kenya and Australia with three changes from Hong Kong.
Duarttee called up as Brown ruled out of Blitzboks' World Championship campaign
Ricardo Duarttee earns a late Blitzboks recall for the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid after Ronald Brown was ruled out injured.
Blitzboks set sights on Valladolid after ending Hong Kong drought
The Blitzboks return to Stellenbosch to prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31) after ending their long wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
Blitzboks target Valladolid after breaking Hong Kong hoodoo
The Blitzboks resume training next week ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31), having ended a 28-year wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad to work harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
Blitzboks clinch historic Hong Kong title with 35-7 demolition of Argentina, four wins from four
The Blitzboks won South Africa's first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday, beating Argentina 35-7 in the final to make it four HSBC SVNS tournament wins from four this season. Coach Philip Snyman and captain Impi Visser acknowledged the historic significance of ending a 50-year wait at the home of sevens, while cautioning that the job is not finished with two tournaments remaining. South Africa lead the series standings on 20 points.
Snyman's Blitzboks eye Hong Kong title defence after series reset
Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have reset ahead of Hong Kong, with the squad backing up a dominant twelve-month stretch that yielded both the SVNS Series and SVNS World Championship titles.
Blitzboks claim maiden Hong Kong Sevens title
The Blitzboks have won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in their history, claiming the title as reigning SVNS regular season champions. The victory at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens adds one of the circuit's most iconic titles to South Africa's collection.
Davids: Blitzboks determined to end Hong Kong hoodoo
Zain Davids has declared the Blitzboks are determined to end their winless run at the Hong Kong leg of the HSBC SVNS Series this weekend.
Davids arrives at HSBC SVNS Hong Kong for 58th tournament with title still to claim
Zain Davids arrives in Hong Kong for his 58th HSBC SVNS tournament still seeking a first title at the venue across six appearances. The Blitzboks face Uruguay, Spain and Argentina in Pool A, with Davids returning refreshed after planned rest periods during the Vancouver and New York legs of the Series.