Trailblazing Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron Poised to Reach Career Milestone
SA trailblazer Aimee Barrett-Theron makes history as the second woman to referee 50 Tests during the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, and the iconic ref is joined by Zoe Naude and Giana Viljoen in flying the flag for South Africa!
Bok Women’s HSBC SVNS Quest Begins with Sevens Challenger in March
The Springbok Women’s Sevens will start their quest to regain HSBC SVNS status in Cape Town in March 2025, when the first two of World Rugby’s HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments take place in the Mother City
Record Five Women Rugby Referees Included in 2024 Official Panel
History beckons for South African females referees as five women, the most ever, have been included on the national match official panel for 2024, announced by SA Rugby on Tuesday. This list includes Referee of the Year Aimee Barrett-Theron.
Babalwa Latsha Eager to Lead Bok Women Against Samoa in Saturday Friendly
Skipper Babalwa Latsha says that she and the Springbok Women’s squad is relishing the opportunity to take the game to world no. 16-ranked Samoa in Hermans on Saturday afternoon
Giana Viljoen to Make Carlton Cup History
SARU referee Giana Viljoen will make history in Groenkloof as the first woman referee to take charge of a World Sports Betting Carlton Cup encounter on Saturday.
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Giana Viljoen and Zoë Naudé Elected for World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series
South African referees Giana Viljoen and Zoë Naudé will officiate at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, as announced by World Rugby.
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SA Rugby Referees Punt Women’s Empowerment
Aimee Barrett-Theron remains the sole woman on SA Rugby’s National Panel of Referees, Ashleigh Murray-Pretorius retains her position on the Sevens Referees squad while the addition of Akhona Mncolomba, Zoe Naude, Yohane Halgryn and Tshepi Moropa bring the Women’s Panel to eleven match officials.