Posts Tagged ‘ Sevens Rugby ’

Injuries forces Treu’s hand

January 23, 2013
Posted by Morné

Injuries to several key players have forced Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu to make three changes to his squad for the forthcoming HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in New Zealand and the USA.
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SA Sevens Boys claims GOLD at Youth Olympics

January 19, 2013
Posted by Morné

The South African Under-18 men’s team won the Sevens gold medal at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney on Saturday morning (SA time) after defeating host nation Australia 22-7 in the final.
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Baby Blitzies tops in Oz after Day 1

January 18, 2013
Posted by Morné

The South African Under-18 Men’s team dominated the first day of the sevens competition of the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival, held at the St Ignatius College on Friday morning in Sydney (SA time).
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Poms beat Blitzbokke in Plate Final

May 13, 2012
Posted by Morné
Poms beat Blitzbokke in Plate Final

A Mat Turner try seconds after the final hooter gave England a dramatic 19-17 victory over South Africa in their Plate semi-final clash of the Marriot London Sevens at Twickenham on Sunday afternoon.
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Blitzbokke win Plate Final

February 3, 2012
Posted by Morné
Blitzbokke win Plate Final

Paul Treu’s Blitzbokke salvaged some pride (and points) in Wellington, New Zealand, when they emphatically beat Tonga 26-0 in the Plate Final.
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News (Mon): Blackadder unhappy with Dickenson

May 30, 2011
Posted by Morné
News (Mon): Blackadder unhappy with Dickenson

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Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

February 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

For a person who is not a particular fan of the code, I have to concede that Sevens rugby is getting something right.
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Mapoe finally back on the pitch

November 9, 2010
Posted by Morné

Lionel Mapoe’s Cheetahs and Sharks jerseys have perhaps sat a little uncomfortably on his broad shoulders in the last few months, but this fine player will feel quite at home when he puts on his Bok Sevens practice jersey.
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D-day for Sevens’ future

October 9, 2009
Posted by Morné

Leading South African rugby personalities on Thursday joined the worldwide chorus of rallying calls for the International Olympic Committee to include Sevens in the Olympic Games.
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