Springbok Women Make RWC History with Key Victory over Italy

Aphiwe Ngwevu of South Africa makes headway for the Springbok Women against Italy during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at the York Community Stadium in York, England, on August 31, 2025. All Photos: Molly Darlington / World Rugby via Getty Images

The Springbok Women have excelled with their first win over Italy, with their second consecutive Pool D victory ensuring that South Africa progress to the Rugby World Cup play-offs for the first time in history, in York, England, on Sunday.

Springbok Women Thump World Cup Debutants Brazil in Sunday Opener

An Aseza Hele hat-trick fired South Africa to a comfortable 66-6 victory over Brazil, as the Springbok Women opened their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign in style in a contest they controlled from start to finish in Northampton, England, on Sunday, 24 August, 2025. All Photos: Morgan Harlow - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images

An Aseza Hele hat-trick fired South Africa to a comfortable 66-6 victory over Brazil, as the Springbok Women opened their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign in style in a contest they controlled from start to finish in Northampton, England, on Sunday.

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