Blitzboks rule the world

Blitzboks rule the world

The Blitzboks were crowned overall champions of the SVNS Series after edging Fiji in the final of the New York tournament. The 10-7 victory secured both the gold medal in New York and the overall series title for coach Philip Snyman’s Blitzboks, who added the latest...

Blitzboks to face Fiji in New York final

The Blitzboks beat Argentina in their New York Sevens semi-final to set up a regular-season series decider against Fiji. South Africa won 14-5 after leading 14-0 at half-time. Earlier, Fiji beat Australia 28-7 in the first semi-final. The final is at 10:41pm SA time....

Ireland hold off France in world rankings

Ireland remain third in the World Rugby rankings following the conclusion of an enthralling Six Nations championship. Despite France beating England 48-46 in a thriller in Paris to retain the Six Nations title, Ireland remain the highest-ranked side from the northern...

Former Bulls coach gets new gig

Andries Bekker has been appointed forwards coach of an overseas club. Rapport reports that the former Springbok lock has joined Russian Championship club Strela-Agro Kazan at the behest of head coach and former Bulls centre JP Nel following the departure of ex-Bok...