Dubai Sevens

2024 - 11 - 30

Blitzboks Blaze Through Dubai: From Tension to Triumph!

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Catch the highlights as South Africa’s Blitzboks clinch a nail-biting victory in Dubai Sevens!

The Dubai Sevens kicked off the much-anticipated 2024-25 SVNS World Series this weekend, and it did not disappoint! With 12 teams fighting it out in the glorious sunshine of Dubai, the early games were a rollercoaster of emotions. The South African women's team performed flawlessly in the group stages, showcasing their power and precision, while the men's team had to endure some electric moments of tension and dramatic challenges before finding their rhythm.

In a nail-biting showdown, the Blitzboks faced off against France in a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats. The game concluded with a sensational climax as Donavan Don snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, scoring a golden point in extra time. The match ended with a score of 24-19, demonstrating yet again why the Blitzboks are a formidable presence on the world stage. Christie Grobbelaar kicked off the scoring frenzy, putting points on the board early in the match, which set the pace for a fierce rivalry.

What makes the Blitzboks' journey even more enthralling is their upcoming quarter-final against none other than the All Blacks! Historically, matches between these two heavyweights of rugby are not just about winning; they’re pure testaments to sportsmanship and skill, often leading to high-scoring affairs filled with edge-of-the-seat action. Fans are buzzing with excitement as both teams gear up to bring their A-game. Will the Blitzboks continue their streak, or will the All Blacks reign supreme?

As the tournament progresses, it's worth noting that the Dubai Sevens has become a pilgrimage for rugby lovers worldwide, not just for its high-octane matches but also for its vibrant atmosphere. Interestingly, the event is not just about the games; it’s a spectacle of culture and celebration, bringing together hundreds of thousands of spectators. So, whether it's about rugby or the rows of food stalls and entertainment, there's something for everyone in Dubai this weekend!

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LIVE: Women perfect in group stages, Men struggle early in Dubai (Rugby.com.au)

The 2024-25 SVNS World Series gets underway as the 12 teams head to Dubai for the opening round.

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LIVE | Dubai Sevens: Blitzboks clinch thrilling win over France to ... (News24)

Donavan Don scored the winning try in sudden death as SA won 24-19 after scores were tied at 19-19 at full-time. Christie Grobbelaar opened the scoring for the ...

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Blitzboks to face All Blacks in Dubai Sevens quarter-finals (The South African)

Donavan Don scored in extra time to give the Blitzboks victory over France in their third and final Pool A match at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.

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Blitzboks to face New Zealand in Dubai Sevens quarters (SA Rugby)

The Springbok Sevens will face New Zealand Sevens at 09h10 (SA time) on Sunday in the Cup quarterfinals of the Emirates Dubai 7s after topping Pool A with a ...

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HSBC SVNS 2025 gets off to a flying start in Dubai | World Rugby (World Rugby)

Following a historic, record breaking Olympics in Paris, rugby sevens returned with a bang as a new season of HSBC SVNS kicked off in style at the Sevens ...

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Canadian women lose twice but advance to quarterfinals at ... (northeastNOW)

DUBAI - Canada's women defeated Brazil but lost to Japan and New Zealand on Day 1 of the Emirates Dubai Sevens...

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Canada's Women's Sevens Team to face Australia in the Emirates ... (Rugby Canada)

The first stop of the 2025 HSBC SVNS series kicked off in Dubai on Saturday, with Canada's Women's Sevens Team progressing to the quarter-finals by ...

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Emirates Dubai Sevens: Blommaert boys continue family tradition as ... (The National)

In what has fast become the 'Clasico' of UAE schools rugby, they toppled defending champions Dubai College, who were the side that beat them in the ...

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Emirates Dubai Sevens: Team GB cautiously optimistic after ... (The National)

Tony Roques, the Great Britain coach, acknowledged his side are still trying to understand their own identity, after a promising opening day at the Emirates ...

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Dubai Sevens: Black Ferns unbeaten in pool play, men lose to Spain (1 News)

Both programmes — along with many of their rivals — have seen big changes since the Paris Olympics, where the women repeated their gold-medal performance ...

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Controversial TMO call sinks Blitzboks | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Kenya scored a shock win over South Africa to hand the Blitzboks their first defeat in the Dubai Sevens, benefitting from one of the most controversial ...

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Shujaa's Dubai 7s Match Day One Round Up (Kenya Rugby)

The Kenya National Sevens Rugby Men's team kicked off their 2024 Dubai Sevens campaign with two losses and one victory on Saturday 30th November at The ...

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Kenya 7s recover to stun South Africa in Dubai (Daily Nation)

Kenya Sevens' Nygel Amaitsa (left) charges past Germany's Jakob Dipper during their Safari 7s semi-final match on November 19, 2023 at RFUEA ground.

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Canadian women lose twice but advance to quarterfinals at ... (ElliotLakeToday.com)

DUBAI — Canada's women defeated Brazil but lost to Japan and New Zealand on Day 1 of the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the opening event of World Rugby's 2025 HSBC ...

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Canadian women advance to quarterfinals at Emirates Dubai Sevens (Kelowna Capital News)

Canada's women defeated Brazil but lost to Japan and New Zealand on Day 1 of the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the opening event of World Rugby's 2025 HSBC SVNS ...

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HSBC SVNS 2025 Season Sees 90+ Debutantes in Action On Day 1 ... (Asia Rugby News on RugbyAsia247)

With more than 90 players making their debuts at the Sevens Stadium on Day 1 Of Emirates Dubai 7s 2024, new-look teams provided plenty of unpredictability ...

A quarterfinal berth awaits both New Zealand rugby sevens teams ... (NZCity)

The women's side charged into the final eight, with crushing wins over Brazil, Japan and Canada in pool play. Meanwhile, the men's team have qualified as ...

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All Blacks Sevens suffer shock loss to Spain on opening day of new ... (RugbyPass)

It was far from smooth sailing for the All Blacks Sevens on the opening day of the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS Series season as they finished third in Pool C.

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All Blacks Sevens end Blitzboks' incredible reign as Dubai champions (RugbyPass)

South Africa's incredible reign as the Dubai Sevens men's champions has come to an end following a 17-24 loss to New Zealand in a dramatic quarter-final.

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Blitzboks Dubai Day two (SA Rugby)

The Springbok Sevens grip on the Emirates Dubai 7s Trophy was finally broken at The SEVENS on Sunday when they were defeated 24-17 by New Zealand in the Cup ...

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Canadian women's rugby sevens team begins road to Los Angeles ... (Times Colonist)

In the ancient Olympics, a laurel wreath was placed on the heads of the champions. But the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley warned: “Nothing wilts faster than ...

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Blitzboks crash out of Dubai 7s title contention | SuperSport (SuperSport)

The Springbok Sevens went crashing out of the Dubai Sevens as they went down to New Zealand 24-17 in a pulsating quarterfinal.

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NZ end SA's Dubai Sevens champions reign - SABC News ... (SABC News)

The Blitzboks, who have won the last five tournaments in the United Arab Emirates, were beaten 24-17 in the quarterfinal by New Zealand who outscored their ...

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Dubai Sevens: Phoenix rise again with Emily Egden cheat code in ... (The National)

Former DESS College pupil shines again as holders go back-to-back, and now she is targeting future in Australia.

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Men's Sevens lose grip on Dubai crown (Team South Africa)

South Africa's men's sevens rugby team fell short in their bid to win the World Sevens Dubai title for a sixth succcesive year when they fell at the ...

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