World Rugby Announces Next Women in Rugby Leadership Programme Cohort of 25 Scholars
South African General Manager of Human Resources, Ingrid Sibusisiwe Mangcu, will join another three other African particpants in a combined cohort of 24 scholars for the 2024/25 Women in Rugby Leadership Programme
Olympian Cindy Brown Appointed SA Hockey U21 Women’s Hockey Coach
South African Hockey has announced the appointment of former SA Olympian Cindy Brown, assisted by Nolwazi Nkabinde, as the SA U21 Women’s Head Coach through to the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup
SA Women’s Hockey Squad Unveiled for French Test Series as They Prepare for the Olympics
SA Women’s Hockey Coach Giles Bonnet has unveiled a 24-player squad set to battle France in a riveting six-match test series at SACS in Cape Town. This as the team take their preparations for the Paris Olympic Games a gear higher.
South Africa wins African Derby to Close FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Chile
SA’s Junior Women’s Hockey side beat Zimbabwe 6-1 to secure 13th position at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Chile. Netherlands defended their title in a final against Argentina.
South Africa Too Good for New Zealand and Await Zimbabwe for 13th Place Playoff
Once again a South African team has gone one up against New Zealand in a year where this popular rivalry has seen SA dominate between the two countries. The latest, SA’s U21 Hockey women defeated the Kiwis 3-1 to book a place in the 13th place playoff against Zimbabwe
SA go Down to Hosts Chile as Korea, India, and Belgium Pick Up Big Wins on Junior Hockey World Cup Day 1
South African hopes were dealt a cruel blow with their 1-0 loss to tournament hosts on Day 1 the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup in Chile, as India made history beating Canada 12-0 for their biggest win of the tournament on Wednesday in Santiago
The FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2023 Kicks Off
The Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup starts in Chile overnight tonight with all 12 teams in action on opening day, and South Africa opens it’s Pool A campaign against hosts Chile at 01h30 (CAT) in Santiago
Drama as DQs Sees USAs Gwen Jorgensen Claim her Fourth Triathlon World Cup 2023 Win in Chile
There was drama in the final World Triathlon Cup event held in Vina del Mar, Chile, as Katie Zaferes and Teresa Zimovjanova and two other athletes were disqualified due to taking the wrong turn on the run course, handing Gwen Jorgensen her fourth gold.
South Africa’s Squad Unveiled for FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2023
SA Hockey has announced the 18-player squad for the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2023, with Head Coach Lenise Marais praising the team’s hard work and acknowledging the tough selection process.
SA Hockey to Draw Lessons From Chile Test Series
The South African Women’s Hockey team will look to build on their recent performances, after touring Chile in a recently concluded series.
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Zimbabwe’s Sarah Bennett’s Rise to Olympics Recognition
Zimbabwean blogger Tatenda Gondo marvels at hockey official Sarah Bennett’s transformation in the game that has seen her move from national team goalkeeper to an official FIH accredited umpire. Gondo highlights Bennett’s rise to Tokyo Olympics call-up.
Determined to Change Women’s Sport
Lwandile Simelane is the youngest board member of SASCOC and the Head of its Women’s Commission. She talks to Celine Abrahams about her journey in sport and her dream to see women’s sport turn fully commercial in the next five years.