Maria Tshiremba and Ayanda Malinga Strike But Brazil Down Springbok Women’s Sevens in Bordeaux
A Maria Tshiremba brace and a try from Ayanda Malinga were not enough as the Springbok Women’s Sevens went down 24-17 to Brazil in Bordeaux to finish 12th, with captain Zintle Mpupha insisting effort was never the issue.
Springbok Women’s Sevens to Play Brazil for 11th Place After Argentina Double in Bordeaux
Maria Tshiremba and captain Zintle Mpupha crossed for tries but the Springbok Women’s Sevens fell to Argentina twice on the second day of the HSBC SVNS World Championship at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux, France on Saturday.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Suffer Tough Opening Day Against France and New Zealand in Bordeaux
The Springbok Women’s Sevens endured a tough opening day at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, losing 22-7 to France and 42-0 to New Zealand before a decisive pool meeting with Argentina on Saturday.
Keen to Work on the 2026 gsport Awards? Final Codes to Unlock Application Form
The Athlete edition of the gsport Newsletter is out, dropping the third code in the 21st gsport Awards crew campaign and putting public nominations for South African sportswomen in focus, with the application window opening after one more week.
Springbok Women Book HSBC SVNS World Champs Ticket Despite Tough Weekend in Uruguay
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have qualified for the HSBC SVNS World Championship after finishing third at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Montevideo, confirming a top four finish in the overall series with one tournament still to come in Brazil.
Springbok Women Top Standings After HSBC SVNS 2 Day One in Montevideo
The Springbok Women’s Sevens bounced back from a narrow loss to Spain to beat China 38-0 and Brazil 26-0 on day one of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo on Saturday, finishing the day at the top of the standings on points difference.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Ready for Five-Match Challenge at HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo
The Springbok Women’s Sevens at the HSBC SVNS 2’s three-leg tournament resumes in Montevideo, Paraguay this weekend, where they aim to vanquish Spain, China, Brazil, Kenya, and Argentina in pursuit of re-qualifying for the HSBC Tier 1 competition.
Hard Work and Dedication Drive Nadine Roos to Back-to-Back Player of the Year Honours
Nadine Roos has been named Women’s Player of the Year and Springbok Women’s Sevens Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, with the influential back crediting hard work, dedication, and discipline for her continued success on the field.
Untouched Women Bok Sevens Defend Rugby Africa Crown and Qualify for World Rugby Challenger Series
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team successfully defended their Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens title with a clinical win over hosts Kenya in Nairobi, qualifying for the World Rugby Challenger Series without conceding a single point throughout the whole tournament.
SA Rugby Invites Training Squad to Camp Ahead of Africa Cup in Nairobi
SA Rugby has invited a squad of 18 to a training camp in Pretoria ahead of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Champs in Nairobi next weekend, as they begin an arduous campaign to qualify for World Rugby’s HSBC Sevens Challenger Series
‘Retirement is a Transition’ Springbok Women’s Sevens Pioneer Mathrin Simmers
Mathrin Simmers might have called on her career, but she won’t be leaving the sport she loves so much, on news that the former Springbok Women’s Sevens captain will now take up a coaching role as she looks to mentor the next generation of players.
Heartbreak for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team’s hearts were broken by their last-minute defeat to Kenya in their HSBC SVNS Play-off final in Los Angeles on Sunday, meaning that the team will have to qualify for Division 2 next season.