Blitzbokke Fail to Kick On in Houston
The Blitzbokke performed admirably against favourites Australia at the IRB Women’s Sevens series, closely losing the quarter-final battle 12-17, but then failed to score another point in their final two fixtures in Houston, losing the Plate Semi-Final 20-0 to Russia, before ending the tournament in 8th place after losing 33-0 to Canada
SA Sevens Good Enough for Houston Quarters
The SA women’s sevens rugby team did good enough on day 1 but will have to raise their game against Australia in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Cup Quarter-Final in Houston, Texas this evening (22:10 SA time)
SA the Dark Horses in Houston Sevens Quarter-Final
SA Blitzbokke look to outdo IRB Women’s World Sevens quarter-final favourites Australia in Houston USA on Saturday (22:10 SA time), and
SA Women Relish Houston Sevens Challenge
The South African Women’s Sevens team lies second on the points table, heading into the second leg of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Houston, Texas, after finishing runners-up to New Zealand in the first leg in Dubai. SA play Argentina at 22h32 in their opening match in the USA.
Springboks Change Two for Houston Sevens
SA Women’s Sevens coach Denver Wannies says his team is expecting stiffer competition when they play in the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Houston, after South Africa finished runner’s up in the first leg in Dubai
Geldenhuys joins SA Women in Dubai
Injury has forced South Africa to make one change to their squad for the historic IRB Women’s Sevens World Series tournament to be held on Friday and Saturday in Dubai. Versatile forward Ziyanda Tywaleni of Border returned home after she suffered a broken leg and was replaced by Rachelle Geldenhuys of the Golden Lions. Despite […]
Sevens Captain Williams Upbeat for Dubai
South Africa’s captain Mandisa Williams is upbeat about the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series. The first round of the tournament will take place in Dubai from November 30 – December 1.
Referees Announced for Sevens Series
The International Rugby Board has announced the referees for the first round of the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series (WSWS) tournament, which will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 1. USA Rugby boasts two members of the panel in Leah Berard (USA) and Dana Teagarden (USA) while there are also places […]
Bokke Eye Dubai 7s Opener
The IRB has announced the pools and match schedule for IRB Women’s Sevens World Series Opener in Dubai, where twelve international sides from across six continents will compete for the opening round of the Series.
Midfield Gundwane Dynamo in Demand
As Banyana Banyana continue their preparations for their Olympic Games in Germany, midfielder Robyn Moodaly is coming to the attention of two north American universities.
Big League Simoné Joins UJ Sport
Armed with an international advertising degree and a slew of awards from a top American university, South African track and field star Simoné du Toit has returned home to help put the University of Johannesburg’s sporting elite in the spotlight.
Isigungu Sails on in Miami
SA Sailing’s Sailor of the Year Award winner Dominique Provoyeur writes in from Miami, Florida USA, with her latest newsletter in the Isigungu Team’s quest for Olympic qualification: