Impi: Blitzboks played big moments well

Blitzboks captain Impi Visser credited his side’s ability to “stay in the moment” as crucial to a consecutive Cape Town Sevens title. The hosts beat Argentina by 21-19 in a pulsating final, becoming the first team to successfully defend the title in Cape Town....
Unbeaten Blitzboks defend Cape Town crown

Unbeaten Blitzboks defend Cape Town crown

The Blitzboks edged Argentina in a thrilling Cape Town Sevens final on Sunday. Trailing 19-7 early in the second half, the hosts hit back with tries from series debutant Sonwabo Sokoyi and Christie Grobbelaar to triumph 21-19. The Blitzboks ended the weekend unbeaten,...
Blitzboks hold off France to reach final

Blitzboks hold off France to reach final

The Blitzboks survived a fierce France fightback on Sunday to book their place in the Cape Town Sevens final. The defending champions led 17-5 late in the first half before France stormed back to make it 17-17 early in the second. But Ryan Oosthuizen’s late try...
Unbeaten Blitzboks charge into semis

Unbeaten Blitzboks charge into semis

The Blitzboks will face France in the Cape Town Sevens semi-finals on Sunday after hammering Great Britain in their final pool match. The 41-7 victory saw the hosts top Pool A after comeback wins against Fiji (24-21) and New Zealand (19-14) earlier in the day. The...

Cash frustrated as Lions run out of gas

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his side’s 26-18 EPCR Challenge Cup loss to Benetton at Ellis Park is “a very big disappointment”. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Lions led 18-11 before conceding two late tries and a drop goal, allowing the Italians to snatch the win and...
Bordeaux outlast Bulls at Loftus

Bordeaux outlast Bulls at Loftus

Bordeaux Bègles underlined their championship credentials with an impressive win over the Vodacom Bulls in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Loftus. The visitors claimed a 46-33 win in a 12-try thriller in a match already a contender for the best of the...