From paddatjies to podiums: The making of the modern Blitzbok
As the HSBC SVNS Series rocks up in Cape Town, former Blitzbok Chris Dry tells Rupert Cox about the uniting power of a plain, torn shirt
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HSBC SVNS returns to Cape Town
HSBC SVNS arrives in Cape Town this weekend as the world’s top sevens teams continue their campaign following an action-packed opening round in Dubai. The event marks 10 years since the city first hosted the tournament in 2015, adding an important milestone to the series calendar.
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What makes the Blitzboks great: an outsider’s view
Former Wales and Great Britain captain Luke Treharne explains why South Africa’s men’s sevens squad will be hard to beat as they defend their Cape Town title in front of their hometown fans
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Blitzboks aim for ‘consistency’ in long-term plan for world domination
Ahead of HSBC SVNS Series’ stop in Cape Town, South Africa men’s head coach Philip Snyman reveals why defence is a prime focus, how diversity fuels his team and what steps they are taking to end their Hong Kong jinx.
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HSBC SVNS: Black Ferns Sevens end Australia’s long reign in Dubai
New Zealand outwork defending champions claim first title of the HSBC SVNS season, while Japan make history with their first-ever podium finish
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HSBC SVNS: Double desert glory for New Zealand in Dubai
All Blacks Sevens follow in the footsteps of the Black Ferns Sevens to bag both titles in the first tournament of the HSBC SVNS Series
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Cape Town draw renews HSBC SVNS rivalries
Draw pits All Blacks Sevens against hosts South Africa on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS in Cape Town, while the Black Ferns Sevens will face the one side to defeat them in Dubai, USA
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HSBC SVNS: France and New Zealand top pools on high-pressure day in Dubai
Last year’s Grand Final champions South Africa and League winners Argentina miss out on Sunday’s semi-final places in Dubai
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HSBC SVNS: Defending champions Australia march into last four with perfect pool run
Australia the only undefeated side on day one of the HSBC SVNS in Dubai as they, New Zealand, Fiji and Canada book their places in the last four of the new-format tournament
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How the revamped global sevens rugby season format works
The HSBC SVNS is back — but the world game has evolved once more, so here’s a little housekeeping for you ahead of the opening event in Dubai this week.
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New look, same spirit: HSBC SVNS is back
A new HSBC SVNS season is about to begin. It looks a little different this year, writes Rikki Swannell, but the essence of the sport remains — and why we love it hasn’t changed.
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‘Sevens doesn’t uncover rugby superstars — it creates them’
Rupert Cox explains how an Edinburgh-based start-up aims to prove history right by setting future British rugby stars out on the sevens road
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World Rugby expands trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball has been developed in partnership with Gilbert to be the same weight as a size 5 whilst maintaining the advanced aerodynamic and technological features.
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HSBC SVNS launches in Dubai with destinations for all three levels locked in, stars confirmed and a new format to excite fans
Global energy, superstar talent and a new competition format headline a bold new era for HSBC SVNS, as World Rugby unveils the host cities for the newly expanded second and third divisions.
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Australia’s Madi Ashby: ‘I think we’re unbeatable’
Back from a horror 18 months out injured, Australia’s new co-captain is holding nothing back as she sets her sights on ripping the HSBC SVNS crown from perennial rivals New Zealand.
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‘Like playing a school concert next to Taylor Swift’: grassroots meets greatness in Dubai
Ex-sevens international Tom Mitchell explains exactly what makes the HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai particularly special
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Behind closed doors: Competitive fire sparks early in Dubai
The HSBC SVNS Series kicks off with an unforgettable weekend of fun in the sun for players and spectators alike in Dubai. But before flares illuminate the Sevens Stadium, teams’ competitive fire is already being tested in the unforgiving heat of the training fields.