Springbok Women to Host Ireland in Historic Cape Town Test Series

The Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two nations at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October as part of the WXV Global Series, capping a landmark 2026 international season for the team.
Nine Uncapped Players Named in Anathi Qolo’s Springbok Women Squad for Nairobi Title Defence

Lock Anathi Qolo leads a 28-strong Springbok Women squad into Kenya for the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, with nine uncapped players ready to make their Test debuts as South Africa hunts another continental title in Nairobi
Ellis Park and Loftus to Host Landmark Springbok Women Series Against USA

In a historic first, the Springbok Women are set to host the USA in July 2026 for a two-Test series in Johannesburg and Pretoria, appearing in double-headers with the men’s Springboks as they intensify their high-intensity World Cup cycle preparations
New Era Loads as Springbok Women and Black Ferns Set for First-Ever Clash in South Africa

History will be made when the Springbok Women face the world-renowned Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil in a double-header before the Springboks take on the All Blacks at a packed FNB Stadium in Johannesburg this September
Nolusindiso Booi to Lead Experienced SA Squad to Women’s Rugby World Cup

Nolusindiso Booi, the most-capped Springbok Women’s player, will lead a strong South African squad to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup global showpiece in England, which the Boks kick off in Pool D against Brazil, Italy and France in a few weeks’ time.
Patient Black Ferns Win Opening Friendly Against the Boks in Cape Town

World number three-ranked New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV were made to work hard to beat the Springbok Women 34-26 at Athlone Stadium in the first of two Test matches, in Cape Town on Saturday evening.
Springbok Women Make Canada Sweat in Gqeberha

The Springbok Women took a giant leap forward with a brave and gutsy performance in their second Test against world no.2 Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape, on Saturday.
Byrhandrѐ Dolf and Eloise Webb to Start as Nadine Roos Moves Closer to the Action

Springbok Women Performance coach Swys de Bruin is very excited about the second Test against World no. 2 Canada for this opportunity against high calibre opposition to try new things before the Rugby World Cup starts
Laurian Johannes-Haupt says Women’s Rugby World Cup in England this August is the End Goal

Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt said the squad achieved good results at the end of the first week of their training camp in Cape Town, and they regrouped at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport over the weekend for another week of high intensity training and preparation.
Bok Women’s Sevens Slow Out Of the Blocks in Vancouver

South Africa need to improve second halves as they prepare for their final pool match against Brazil after Day 1 losses to Perth gold medalists Ireland and New Zealand as the HSBC SVNS Vancouver kicks off at BC Place overnight on Friday
‘Less Disparity, Incredible and Inspiring’ – Sevens Women’s Captains on What 2020-SHE Has Done for Women’s Rugby

2023 The Year of Women’s Sport saw South Africa take another front seat when Cape Town hosted the second leg of the IRB’s HSBC World Sevens Series, won by Australia. gsport spoke with the captains who shared how they perceived progress in their sport
Mathrin Simmers: “We Belong in this Elite Competition” after Dubai SVNS Boost

The Springbok Women’s Sevens are taking confidence after their positive showing at the Dubai Sevens tournament, looking towards the future with confidence after picking up their first SVNS Series win against Spain on Sunday