From South Africa to Australia Jessie van Niekerk is Chasing Waves and Breaking Barriers
Jessie van Niekerk, a South African surfer resident in Australia, is making her mark on the world surfing scene and, having just qualified for her third year of the Challenger Series, she’s chasing waves and paving the way for the next generation.
Faith Tshauke and Xolelwa Diliza Called Up for Duty on Bok Women’s Euro Tour
Bulls Daisies duo Faith Tshauke and Xolelwa Diliza have earned first national call-ups as SA Rugby announces a 32-player Springbok Women’s squad flying for training in France ahead of a one-off Test match against Spain in Alicante.
Jessie van Niekerk Wins Cape Town Surf Pro and WSL Challenger Series Qualification Alongside Louise Lepront
Jessie van Niekerk has won the World Surf League Qualifying Series Cape Town Surf Pro QS 1,000 at Long Beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town on Sunday to qualify for the WSL 2025 Challenger Series along with season champion, Louise Lepront
World Surf League to Expand Women’s Field for the 2026 Championship Tour
Women’s surfing received a big boost as the World Surf League announced the expansion of women’s field for the 2026 Championship Tour in a move that will see 24 surfers in the event, as the WSL looks to grow the sport for women.
Laura Raupp Wins the O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior
Brazil’s Laura Raupp started her Ballito campaign on the right foot by winning the World Surf League O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior at Willard Beach at Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday
Defending Champ Anon Matsuoka Wastes No Time on Ballito Pro Junior Day One
South Africa’s Louise Lepront leads local hopes as defending champ Anon Matsuoka of Japan won her two Ballito Pro Junior heats to move onto the quarterfinals in two-to-three foot surf at Williard Beach on Thursday
Women’s Battle Heats Up at the Top of the Log as Ballito Pro Beckons Top Challenger Series Competitors
The World Surf League’s Ballito Pro Junior and the inaugural Ballito Open Qualifying Series 1,000 starts in the KwaZulu-Natal surfing destination ahead of the World Surf League’s Ballito Pro on Thursday
Local Trials Champ Sarah Baum Goes All the Way for WSL Win in J-Bay
South Africa’s Paris 2024-bound Sarah Baum becomes the first South African to win at Jeffreys Bay since 1987 after she beats good friend and competitor Sally Fitzgibbons to win the WSL J-Bay Classic on Saturday
Clean Slate for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Madrid
The Springbok Women’s Sevens started their HSBC SVNS play-off tournament in perfect fashion with impressive victories over Argentina and Belgium to challenge for the Pool B log lead in Madrid on Friday
Veroeshka Grain and Sizophila Solontsi Add Value to Women Boks Sevens in Spain
The experienced Veroeshka Grain and fiery loose forward Sizophila Solontsi join the Women Bok Sevens in Spain ahead of this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Qualifier Madrid to fight for the chance to compete in the 2024/5 HSBC SVNS season
Bok Women Will Not Stop Fighting for HSBC SVNS Qualification in Madrid
World Rugby’s Challenger 2024 Series top four China, Poland, Argentina and Belgium gear up to take on the last four on the HSBC SVNS Series, South Africa, Brazil, Spain and Japan, for the chance to qualify to 2024/5 HSBC SVNS
Kenya and Uganda Both Secure World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Quarter-Finals Berths in Krakow
China lead the standings but all African eyes will be on Uganda and Kenya who gear up for World Rugby’s Challenger Series 2024 finale in a golden opportunity to stake Africa’s claim to the international Sevens Rugby stage