South Africa won the Tokyo Sevens on Sunday morning when they beat New Zealand 24-19 in the Cup final of round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. (Editor: The fact that Cecil Afrika scored will make my mother especially delighted). It was a repeat of the USA final, which South Africa also won in February. The result moves the Springbok Sevens rugby team onto 100 World Series points and up to second spot on the log, 32 behind New Zealand and two ahead of Fiji. The Springbok Sevens and … [Read more...] about Local hero scores and Springbok Sevens crowned Tokyo champions
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All roads lead to Port Elizabeth’s NMB Stadium
The final squads have been declared by all 16 teams set to compete in the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, with South Africa, Kenya and England all recalling star names and Series leaders New Zealand making a late change. Key Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika has passed a fitness test and will take his place in Paul Treu's squad in his home town, Port Elizabeth. Afrika's fitness is a massive boost for Treu, who is already without the … [Read more...] about All roads lead to Port Elizabeth’s NMB Stadium
Home favourite included in Springbok Sevens team
The Springbok Sevens team for the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tournament to be played in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 8 and 9 December was announced this afternoon by team manager, Ashley Evert. The Springbok Sevens team squad for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens is: Chris Dry Philip Snyman Frankie Horne (Captain) Warren Whiteley Cornal Hendricks Cheslin Kolbe Ruwellyn Isbell Stephan Dippenaar Paul Delport Cecil Afrika Tshotsho … [Read more...] about Home favourite included in Springbok Sevens team
Sevens Fans in for a treat
Today at 12h30, all the international rugby sevens captains will attend a signing session at the Greenacres Mall, where fans will also be able to view the HSBC Sevens World Series trophy on display. Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Africa's inclusion in the final squad is however subject to a fitness test later in the week, to ascertain the readiness of his troublesome knee which prevented him from travelling to Dubai. Bernado Botha and Cheslin Kolbe are the two additions to the squad … [Read more...] about Sevens Fans in for a treat
Blitzbokke to face formidable opponents in Port Elizabeth
Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens host, South Africa, were placed in a tough pool following the official tournament draw by the IRB on Saturday evening in Dubai. Round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series takes place next weekend, 8 and 9 December, in Port Elizabeth. The Springbok Sevens will face Dubai winners Samoa, France and Australia in Pool A in a very competitive race for the two group qualification spots on offer and passage to the Cup quarterfinals. New Zealand, the defending … [Read more...] about Blitzbokke to face formidable opponents in Port Elizabeth
Blitzbokke land in Port Elizabeth today
The Springbok Sevens lost their Bowl final 14-10 against Argentina in Dubai on Saturday evening and now head home to South Africa where they will be looking to redeem themselves at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth next weekend. The Blitzbokke uncharacteristically lost three of their six matches in Dubai, including two crucial encounters on Friday, to register their most disappointing display at the HSBC Sevens World Series since Wellington 2001. The first few teams … [Read more...] about Blitzbokke land in Port Elizabeth today
Local Rugby Star now a Laureus SA Ambassador
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika was on Wednesday confirmed as the latest Laureus South Africa Ambassador, joining the ranks of other illustrious South African sports personalities such as Springboks Bryan Habana and Schalk Burger, Shaun Pollock, Mike Horn, Lucas Radebe and Natalie du Toit. The announcement was made on earlier today at the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in Newlands, which was attended by various sports, business and media … [Read more...] about Local Rugby Star now a Laureus SA Ambassador
Ten days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
The Springboks have returned unbeaten from their European tour and for local rugby fans the focus now moves to the Springbok Sevens who will be in action in just ten days' time at the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth. The third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series will be played on the weekend of 8 and 9 December at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Friendly City. Rugby's Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth will be followed a week later by a new sevens event in … [Read more...] about Ten days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
Adult Tag Rugby added to NMB Sevens Weekend
A new addition to the Cell C NMB Sevens in 2012 has been a Tens Rugby event. This sees 10 players (and not 7 or 15) playing in a team in a Tournament. It is a festive occasion and ties in well with the Rugby Biggest party theme. Adult Tag Rugby® is growing extremely quickly in South Africa (now part of the widely acclaimed Corporate Games held in Cape Town annually.) We are extremely proud to have recently become a part of the three Tens events held in South Africa annually. These events are … [Read more...] about Adult Tag Rugby added to NMB Sevens Weekend
Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens gets new headline sponsor
Cell C are the new headline sponsor of The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced today. The cellular network provider will sponsor Rugby's Biggest Party, the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series, for the next three years after agreeing terms in record time. The tournament will bear Cell C's name for the first time in a little under six weeks as bumper crowds are expected for a tournament that has moved to Saturday and Sunday play on December … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens gets new headline sponsor
50 days to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
Today marks the start of the 50-day countdown until kick-off for the much-awaited Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens tournament in the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. South Africa's own Blitzbokke will battle it out with 15 other international Sevens team for the much coveted tournament title on 8 – 9 December. The tournament is round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series which consists of nine tournaments in total – spanning from October to June and touching down on … [Read more...] about 50 days to Rugby’s Biggest Party in Port Elizabeth
Entry to Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year at same price as last year
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed today that ticket prices for the popular Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth remain unchanged from last year. SARU made the announcement at the tournament launch which took place under the Humewood Bridge in Port Elizabeth. The unchanged ticket prices mean rugby fans will be able to watch a full day of thrilling international Sevens action from as little as R80 at South African rugby’s biggest party at the magnificent Nelson … [Read more...] about Entry to Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year at same price as last year
Get Ready for the Port Elizabeth Tens
At the launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Tournament today, young Bobby Skinstad confirmed that the Cape Town Tens players will be playing in Port Elizabeth and he will be launching the inaugural PE Tens on Friday 7 December on the outside fields of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Organised by former Springbok Sevens star and Springbok captain Bob Skinstad, the PE Tens hope to follow in the footsteps of the famous Cape Town Tens, which every year attracts hundreds of social rugby players … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the Port Elizabeth Tens
Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December 2012
South African rugby fans will see the best Sevens rugby stars in action on 7 and 8 December in the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth following the International Rugby Board’s (IRB) announcement today of the confirmed dates for the upcoming 2012/13 HSBC Sevens World Series. In another exciting development, the IRB also announced the further expansion of the World Series, with Argentina joining the very popular Series as a 10th venue. Following its inaugural success at the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens confirmed for 7 and 8 December 2012
Sexy Sevens Spectators Soiree
The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens dished up a madcap bunch of Sexy Sevens Spectators at Rugby's biggest Soiree. The party was so big that one wonders if the fans have recovered enough to realise that New Zealand beat the Blitzbokke by 31 points to 26? In fact, someone of my passing acquaintance and rather closer to son of mine had to be fetched by Mommy and Daddy as his mates were having difficulty understanding his earnest slurring. A grown man of 27 being fetched by Mom and Dad - couldn't he … [Read more...] about Sexy Sevens Spectators Soiree
