South African Teams Setting the Pace and Accelerating Action in Women’s Sport
To honour the #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction theme with shining examples, we feature four teams leading the way in growing women’s sport in South Africa by making a mark through their commitment to advocacy, investment and development.
#WCW – Refentse Shinners: Leading the Future of Cricket
Women’s cricket is gaining momentum in South Africa, and Refentse Shinners is determined that gsport Federation of the Year, Cricket South Africa, continues to lead boldly and take decisive action to inspire more young girls and women to pursue the sport.
Women’s Rugby in South Africa Set for Big Boost with Planned Elite Competition
Women’s rugby in South Africa is getting a timely boost as the country celebrates Women’s Day, with SA Rugby undertaking to embark on an ambitious plan to contract 150 women rugby players in a new elite Women’s Super League competition
Namibian Women’s Cricket Turns Pro
Commercial backing leads to first-ever professional cricket contracts for ten of Namibia’s top women players as Cricket Namibia signs the Capricorn Group to take this major step towards advancing the game in that country
Scotland Announces Pro Contracts for Women’s Team
Scottish Rugby makes big statement as it announces ambitious four-year plan to change the face of women’s rugby in Scotland, including the introduction of pro contracts and a pathway to ensure long terms growth and sustainability. #gsportGlobal
Marlene Adams and Zandile Masuku Sign Pro Contracts in Spain
Titans Women’s Rugby Academy and SWD EaGirls duo, Marlene Adams and Zandile Masuku, sign short-term professional contracts with Gaztedi Rugby Taldea in Spain.
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Proteas Women Poised to Shatter New Barriers with Momentum
Momentum commits to Proteas Women until 2023 in a move that is set to boost women’s cricket and encourage cricketers to shatter new barriers.