World Rugby’s WXV 2 Returns to South Africa in September
Six of the best women’s teams on the planet will return later this year for the second instalment of WXV 2, after World Rugby announced South Africa among the three host venues for their flagship annual women’s tournaments on Wednesday
Massive Tournament for Nadine Roos Encourages Boks after Vancouver SVNS
Coach has praise for prolific try scorer Nadine Roos who accounted for all of SA’s points at the HSBC SVNS in Canada, as the Women Boks face injury woes ahead of a challenging Los Angeles next up.
Bok Women Struggle to Convert Scoring Opportunities at SVNS Vancouver
Nadine Roos the highlight as the Springbok Women’s Sevens team continue to struggle with losses to Brazil and Japan on Day 2 of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver at BC Place in Canada on Saturday
Bok Women’s Sevens Slow Out Of the Blocks in Vancouver
South Africa need to improve second halves as they prepare for their final pool match against Brazil after Day 1 losses to Perth gold medalists Ireland and New Zealand as the HSBC SVNS Vancouver kicks off at BC Place overnight on Friday
Kemisetso Baloyi Wants to Inspire Others with On-Field Performances at SVNS Vancouver
After making her debut for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team in Cape Town at the end of 2023, Kemisetso Baloyi says: “This is my third consecutive tournament and I am loving it – I go out there to make the best of every moment!”
Julia Vincent Books 3m Springboard Finals Berth at World Aquatics Champs
Julia Vincent is flying the SA flag high, sealing a place in the 3m Springboard Final after she managed a 10th-place finish in Friday morning’s semi-finals, and she will be keen to improve on her 10th place at the 2023 World Champs in Doha.
Olympic Places on the Line for SA Divers and Open Water Swimmers in Doha
With some under pressure to qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Games, Team South Africa’s open water swimmers, divers, water polo players and artistic swimmers will represent the nation at the World Aquatics Champs in Doha, Qatar from Friday
Lara Markthaler Kicks Off Youth Winter Olympics Campaign in Style
South Africa’s Lara Markthaler started her 2024 Youth Winter Olympics campaign with a satisfying 33rd-place finish in the Women’s Super-G event in South Korea, on Sunday, ahead of three further events at Gangwon 2024
Golfers’ Race to #Paris24 Looms Large With Less than 200 Days to Go
The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin in just under 200 days, and as the 2024 season looms large, golfers from countries across the globe will be working hard to earn one of the coveted 60 spots in the field at Le Golf National.
Gerda Steyn Breaks SA Marathon Record in Valencia in an Olympic Qualifying Time
South Africa’s golden long-distance gem Gerda Steyn has ticked yet another box that sees her wrap up 2023 with a record-breaking marathon run in Spain and with it a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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.
Canada make History to Win First-Ever Billie Jean King Cup
Canada finally secured their first ever Billie Jean King Cup when they beat Italy in Seville. It was none other than Leylah Fernandez who secured the win for her team, having already enjoyed some good form in the tournament.