Uganda Crowned as Bok Sevens ‘A’ Finish Sixth in Nairobi
The Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ finished sixth at the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi after two defeats to Zambia and a quarter-final loss to champions Uganda, who beat Tunisia 33-0 in the final to claim the HSBC SVNS 3 place.
Dimpho Kwayine Crowdfunds to Keep Rugby Dream Alive
Western Province rugby player Dimpho Kwayine, 21, trained on Soweto station stairs in lockdown and debuted in 2026. Now a crowdfunding campaign aims to keep the first-generation Geomatics student at CPUT and on the field.
Vianca Boer to Captain Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ in Nairobi
Vianca Boer captains a young Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ squad at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, where South Africa face Zambia, Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Pool A at the RFUEA Grounds on 7 and 8 November 2026.
Springbok Women Fall to Ireland in WXV Global Series Finale
The Springbok Women led Ireland 17-14 with 20 minutes left in Cape Town, but three late tries handed the visitors a 38-17 win to close the inaugural WXV Global Series, with coaches pointing to a year of growth and new depth.
Springbok Women Tweak Side for Final WXV Test against Ireland
Yonela Ngxingolo starts in the front row and Mary Zulu takes the No 10 jersey as the Springbok Women make changes for their final Test of 2026 against Ireland at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Springbok Women Name Rejigged Side for WXV Global Series Opener in Cardiff
Springbok Women captain Babalwa Latsha leads a matchday squad blending record-setting experience with players stepping into starting roles for the first time this season, against Wales at the Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff on Friday.
Springbok Women Name Settled Squad for WXV Global Series Tour of Europe
Babalwa Latsha leads a Springbok Women squad rich in Test experience, as the settled squad goes to into a three-match tour against Wales, Italy and Spain that kick-starts the new WXV Global Series in Europe.
Babalwa Latsha to Captain Springbok Women in First Home Test Against the Black Ferns
Six Rugby World Cup quarter-final forwards return as the Springbok Women prepare to host the mighty Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil, with Babalwa Latsha leading the charge in Johannesburg on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Nwabisa Sauls Unlocks the Power of Commercial Analytics at Nielsen Sports SA
Nielsen Sports SA Senior Commercial Manager Nwabisa Sauls shares her path from PR student to leading commercial voice in sports data, illustrating how audience insights and powerful storytelling are reshaping corporate backing for women in sport.
Griquas Dethrone Pumas in Thrilling Women’s Super League 2 Final
Captain Jennielee van Nel scored twice as Avbob Griquas Women fought back from 17-7 down to beat the defending champion Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women 31-25 at Mbombela Stadium and lift their first Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 title.
Pumas will Defend Women’s Super League 2 Title Against Griquas
The Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2 final is set after Alicia Mahlalela scored twice for the unbeaten Pumas semi-final win over the Griffons, and Griquas Women beat the SWD Eagirls in Kimberley to reach their first final in Nelspruit.
Maria Tshiremba Hat-trick Seals Springbok Women Series Sweep in Fiji
Debutant wing Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries to turn the second Test around as the Springbok Women came from 10-5 down at the break to beat the Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka and claim the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy with a clean sweep.