Fiji PM announces public holiday after gold win
8 years ago by iol.co.zaFiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a further day of public holiday, after its rugby sevens team won the country's first Olympic medal.
Bronze for Blitzboks as Fiji triumph
8 years ago by iol.co.zaIt was not what they had come to Brazil for, but the Blitzboks still thrashed Japan to clinch a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.
#IOLYMPICS - Blitzboks left to rue missed opportunities
8 years ago by iol.co.zaA 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.zaYears 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.zaThe 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.zaThere 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.zaThe 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.zaKyle 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.zaThe 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.zaNew Zealand's hopes of becoming the first Olympic rugby sevens champions suffered a devastating double blow.
