For as long as I have worked in sport, I have encountered only a handful women sports agents. So, when I came across cricket agent, Sophie McIlwain on LinkedIn, I had to reach...
Rugby
World Rugby to Propose Postponing RWC 2021 New Zealand
World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until...
Coach Pleased with Progress Ahead of Rugby World Cup
Springbok Women's coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp in Stellenbosch as the countdown...
Women Officials Marching On
There is a significant move taking place in world sport, as the inclusion of women match officials gains momentum. In early December 2020, Stephanie Frappart became the first...
YTC – The Future of Women’s Rugby
Few sports showcase the strength of young women, the first question parents asked about full contact rugby at the age of 14 for their daughter is, “Is it too rough, shouldn’t it...
Laurian Johannes Appointed Springbok Women’s Coaching Intern
South African U20 Women’s coach, Laurian Johannes, who made history last year by becoming the first female head coach of a South African national rugby team, has been unveiled as...
Zintle Mpupha Swaps Cricket for Rugby
Zintle Mpupha could have become a national cricketer but rugby stole her heart and she left a promising career in cricket to follow her dreams. Mpupha’s sporting journey began in...
Babalwa Latsha Eager to Fly SA Flag Globally
gsport Editor, Kass Naidoo, had the honour of interviewing Springbok Women’s rugby captain, Babalwa Latsha, prior to the rugby star becoming the first South African woman to sign...
Bright Future Ahead for Imbokodo
A women’s tournament being added to the HSBC Cape Town Sevens for the first time meant that the Springbok Women’s Sevens team (Imbokodo) had the opportunity to introduce...
Babalwa Latsha in Historic Spanish Move
Springbok women’s rugby captain, Babalwa Latsha says she hopes more South African women’s rugby player will get a chance to “venture out” after becoming the first South...
Delport Hopes for Cape Town Experience to Kick-Start Women’s Sevens
Springbok Women's Sevens coach Paul Delport applauded the effort from his squad in their debut appearance at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens this weekend, saying the tenth-place finish...
Imbokodo to Gain from Defeat Against Black Ferns
Despite a 40-0 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport was in an upbeat mood after their opening Pool A encounter at the HSBC Cape Town...