Springbok Women Fall to Ireland in WXV Global Series Finale
The Springbok Women led Ireland 17-14 with 20 minutes left in Cape Town, but three late tries handed the visitors a 38-17 win to close the inaugural WXV Global Series, with coaches pointing to a year of growth and new depth.
Springbok Women Tweak Side for Final WXV Test against Ireland
Yonela Ngxingolo starts in the front row and Mary Zulu takes the No 10 jersey as the Springbok Women make changes for their final Test of 2026 against Ireland at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Springbok Women Name Rejigged Side for WXV Global Series Opener in Cardiff
Springbok Women captain Babalwa Latsha leads a matchday squad blending record-setting experience with players stepping into starting roles for the first time this season, against Wales at the Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff on Friday.
Springbok Women Name Settled Squad for WXV Global Series Tour of Europe
Babalwa Latsha leads a Springbok Women squad rich in Test experience, as the settled squad goes to into a three-match tour against Wales, Italy and Spain that kick-starts the new WXV Global Series in Europe.
Babalwa Latsha to Captain Springbok Women in First Home Test Against the Black Ferns
Six Rugby World Cup quarter-final forwards return as the Springbok Women prepare to host the mighty Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil, with Babalwa Latsha leading the charge in Johannesburg on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Aseza Hele and Lindelwa Gwala Back in Springbok Women Squad for Fiji
Aseza Hele and Lindelwa Gwala return from injury, Patience Mokone and Zintle Mpupha come back from Sevens duty and uncapped duo Shiniqwa Lamprecht and Maria Tshiremba earn maiden call-ups for the Springbok Women first tour to Fiji.
Alichia Arries Scores Stunner but USA Edge Springbok Women to Square Series
The Springbok Women pushed the USA Women before falling 26-19 in a scrappy second Test that leaves the series shared at one win apiece
Swys de Bruin Hails Statement Win as Springbok Women Down USA in Johannesburg
A statement win from the Springbok Women, who beat the visiting USA Women 34-21 at Ellis Park, with Logan Welman scoring twice and Ayanda Malinga, Unam Tose, Babalwa Latsha and Vainah Ubisi all crossing in a famous first home win over the Eagles.
Proud Babalwa Latsha Ready to Anchor Springbok Women in Historic Home Test vs the USA
Babalwa Latsha has been named Springbok Women captain for the 2026 season and will anchor the scrum for a 41st time, when South Africa host the USA in the first of a two-Test Match historic series, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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.
Black Ferns End Springbok Women’s Brave Rugby World Cup Campaign
The Springbok Women were in the fight at the break of their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, but the defending champions pulled away in the second half to end SA’s campaign in England on Saturday.
Nolusindiso Booi Returns to Captain the Biggest Match in Springbok Women History
Coach Swys de Bruin exhorts his team to leave nothing on the field in the biggest match in Springbok Women history, as South Africa look forward to Saturday’s historic Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand