Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke Named as First Coaches of SA Schools Girls Teams
A landmark moment for rugby as Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke take charge of the first SA Schools Girls teams, with four women’s coaches now leading the way and the new sides set to debut after next month’s FNB U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha.
SA Rugby Empowers Next Generation of Female Elite Coaches
Legends like Namhla Siyolo and Lesego Malebadi join leaders like Aneesah Adams in a group of 24 provincial coaches as SA Rugby’s Women Coaches’ Transitioning Workshop advances gender parity and elite coaching standards in the Western Cape.
‘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.
Mixed Start for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team had an up and down start in their first two pool games of the HSBC SVNS Play-off tournament, beating Ireland before going down to China in Los Angeles on Saturday
Boks Focus on the W Despite Sevens Format Change Blow in LA
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team’s HSBCSevens qualification dream is over due to a World Rugby format change, but they are still determined to play the hand dealt to them at the HSBC SVNS Play-off tournament in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Mathrin Simmers Praises Women’s Bok Sevens Teammates for Krakow Glory
Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers heaped praised on her team after they closed out the last of three World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments, with their first victory in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday
Springbok Women’s Sevens Book Their Tickets to Los Angeles
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have qualified for the HSBC SVNS Playoff in Los Angeles with three from three pool victories in the final World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament in Krakow, Poland, on Friday.
Bok Women Sevens Ready and Able to Seal the Deal in Poland
Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers says the team is clear on what needs to be achieved to make sure of finishing among the top four to gain entry into the HSBC SVNS qualification tournament in Los Angeles this May
Kenya Outplay Bok Women for Back-to-Back HSBC Sevens Challenger Titles in Cape Town
Kenya Women have earned acclaim following their second World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 Cup title, cleaning up South Africa to top the logs at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Strong Start for Bok Women’s Sevens in Cape Town
The Bok Women’s Sevens impressed on Day 1 of the Round 2 at the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025, with commanding wins over Samoa and Poland top Pool C and qualify for Saturday’s semi-finals at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Aiming for Challenger Series Top Spot
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team are ready to face Samoa and Poland when the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 kicks off at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday