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#IOLYMPICS - Blitzboks left to rue missed opportunities

8 years ago by iol.co.za

A gutted South African Sevens side only has a few hours to regroup, after losibg their 2016 Olympic Games semi-final to Great Britain 7-5.

#IOLYMPICS - Poor execution cost Blitzboks Rio glory

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Years of preparation and toil came to nought for the Blitzboks as their golden dreams all came crashing down as they lost 7-5 to Great Britain in the Rio Olympics semi-final.

Boks to stick with what made them great - De Jager

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks are losing no sleep over their rivals and instead are eyeing silverware ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Bulls set to build on good start

8 years ago by iol.co.za

There is nothing at all broken with how the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup campaign has started, writes Vata Ngobeni.

#IOLYMPICS - Fiji ends USA’s 92-year Olympic reign

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The United States had their 92-year reign as Olympic rugby champions brought to a dramatic end when they lost 24-19 to Fiji.

#IOLYMPICS - Pics: Blitzboks v Australia

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Kyle Brown said South Africa's 12-5 defeat to Australia in their final Pool B game was a very timely reminder of how quickly things can change for the team.

'Bok game plan to come from all the franchises'

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions' blueprint for a successful Super Rugby season will not necessarily translate to the same success for the Springboks, writes Vata Ngobeni.

Sonny Bill out as Japan stun All Blacks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand's hopes of becoming the first Olympic rugby sevens champions suffered a devastating double blow.

PICS: Blitzboks show they mean business

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzboks showed that they mean business in their hunt for a gold medal as they produced a much more polished display to beat France.

PICS: Blitzbokke brush aside tough Spaniards

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzbokke began their journey to a possible gold medal by beating Spain in the opening day of the Olympics rugby tournament.