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World Rugby confirms return of HSBC SVNS Series to Cape Town in December

World Rugby has confirmed the HSBC SVNS schedule for the Series and World Championship for 2027, with all 2026 host cities returning.

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Tristan Leyds' emotional reaction to being named the world's best SVNS player

Springbok Sevens star Tristan Leyds cut an emotional figure in the wake of winning the SVNS World Series' highest individual honour.

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Proud coach Philip Snyman gushes over brilliant Blitzboks

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman congratulated everyone involved with the all-conquering Blitzboks this season.

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Blitzbok bolter Tristan Leyds named World Rugby SVNS Player of the Year

Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to be crowned HSBC SVNS Player of the Year when he edged out Fiji's Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Henry Hutchison of Australia for the top award.

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Blitzboks retain SVNS world championship after dramatic comeback win over Fiji

The Springbok Sevens retained their World Championship title on Saturday with a dramatic 14-12 victory over Fiji in the HSBC SVNS Bordeaux quarter-finals.

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Blitzboks overpower Kenya on mixed opening day in Bordeaux

The Springbok Sevens team had a mixed day at the HSBC SVNS in Bordeaux on Friday, going down to Great Britain in their opener before overpowering Kenya in their second encounter.

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