South Africa ended their Sevens season with a fourth-place in Bordeaux, but the placing was of academic interest as they had already wrapped up the title in reaching the semi-finals.  In beating Fiji 14-12 in their quarter-final they secured back-to-back SVNS World Championship titles, and on Sunday lost 21-12 to hosts France and…

South Africa finished runners-up at the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, when they were denied a last-gasp try that would have sent the final against Australia into extra-time. South Africa thought they had forced the decider into extra-time when Shilton van Wyk scored under the posts in the final play of the match. However,…

South Africa’s men’s Sevens team reached the semi-finals of the SVNS World Championship quarter-final in Valladolid after bouncing hosts Spain out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage. After losing their final group match of the event, 24-14, South Africa found themselves trailing Spain 12-0 at the break. However, second-half tries by Impi Visser…

South Africa’s men’s Sevens ended rhe first day of the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid unbeaten after wins against Great Britain (17-12) and Kenya (14-0). The win against GB came with a Tristan Leyds try after the final hooter. Both games were played in another uncomfortable day weatherwise, with the Spanish heat sapping players’ energy.…

South Africa's men won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time by dismantling defending champions Argentina on Sunday, cruising to a 35-7 victory at a packed Kai Tak Sports Park after leading 14-7 at half-time. The Hong Kong event is the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship, which also includes tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux. South…

South Africa's men bounced back from a heavy loss to Spain with a big win against Argentina to qualify for the Hong Kong Sevens quarter-finals. There they continued to build momentum as they beat Kenya 26-22 to claim their spot in the semi-finals. However, it was a nerve-racking win as Kenya looked like they might produce…

South Africa’s men sevens held off a spirited Fiji in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with their 10-7 victory not only bagging them a fourth tournament title in the season, but also the crown as 2026 series champions. South Africa and Fiji entered the final level on log points and…

South Africa’s Sevens men and their Fijian counterparts have it all to play for on day two of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday, with he team finishing top to be crowned the 2025/26 Series winner. South Africa finished second in Pool A on Saturday, with victories over New Zealand 22-7 and France…

South Africa’s men claimed a third HSBC SVNS title of the 2026 season by outplaying Spain 38-12 in Vancouver, a win that closed the series lead held by Fiji to one point. South Africa and Fiji are both on 86 log points with one tournament left in the regular season, to be played in New…