Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!
gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Secure Olympic Dream
The Springbok Women Sevens team have won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens crown after beating Kenya by 12-7 in a tightly contested final, after beating Zambia 31-0 earlier on the day to contest the final in Tunisia on Sunday
Paris 2024 Qualifier Awaits 12-Member Bok 7s Squad Announced on Tuesday
Former Proteas netball player Sikholiwe ‘Sne’ Mdletshe has been selected as the only uncapped player in the 12-member Springbok Women’s Sevens squad for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Olympics 2024 Qualifier in Tunisa on 14 and 15 October
Women Boks Demolish Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Cup
Springbok Women annihilate Zimbabwe 108-0, scoring 17 tries in Pool A of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Cape Town.
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Regina Lunyolo Blazing a Trail for Women in Rugby
Rugby Africa Women’s Advisory Committee member, Regina Lunyolo, believes the goodwill and support from World Rugby and Rugby Africa has enabled further development for the women’s game on the continent.
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Christel Kotze Determined to take Nambian Rugby to Greater Heights
Former national vice-captain Christel Kotze is on a mission to put Namibia on the women’s rugby map after her announcement as the first female coach of the country’s 15s and 7s teams
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February Yields Bumper #GAL2021 Newsmakers List
More is being done to raise the profile of women’s sport than ever before it reflects in another bumper monthly edition of #GAL2021 Newsmakers as we unveil February’s List!
Babalwa Latsha Makes Mark in Women’s Rugby in Africa
Springbok Women’s prop, Babalwa Latsha, joins Rugby Africa’s sub-committee for Player Welfare and Participation as she looks forward to sharing her knowledge with the next generation.
Babalwa Latsha Represents South Africa In Unstoppable Africa Rugby Campaign
Springbok women’s captain Babalwa Latsha included in Africa Campaign to drive interest in women’s rugby.
Springbok Women to Defend Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Title
The Springbok Women’s team will be looking forward to retaining their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title when they face Uganda, Madagascar and Kenya from the end of May