Veda Manie Elected Rugby Employers’ First Woman Chairperson
Veda Manie, the General Manager of the South Western Districts Eagles, has been elected as the first woman chairperson of the South African Rugby Employers’ Organisation (SAREO) at its annual meeting in Cape Town.
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Three More Women Selected as SA Rugby Confirms Match Official Panels for 2023
Three more women match officials have been promoted to join Aimee Barrett-Theron on the national refereeing panel in a ground-breaking move, announced by SA Rugby. They will also be in line to officiate at Currie Cup level in future. #GoGirls
Interim Coach Renfred Dazel to Lead Springbok Women’s Sevens
Interim coach Renfred Dazel is set to take charge of the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad ahead of the start of the new season.
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Paul Delport Steps Down as Springbok Women’s Sevens Coach
Paul Delport steps down as Springbok Women’s Sevens coach, after guiding the national team to two Rugby World Cup Sevens, two Commonwealth Games and three Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup titles.
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Springbok Women Announce Three Year Partnership with Dettol
SA Rugby announce world-leading hygiene brand Dettol as new sponsor of the Springbok Women’s team, having agreed to a three-year partnership that is set to start in 2023.
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Ground-Breaking Achievements Headline June Newsmakers Intake
South African women in sport continue to punch above their weight globally, to raise their hand for inclusion in the June #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom.
Aimee Barrett-Theron to Officiate 2022 Rugby World Cup
Aimee Barrett-Theron gets the World Rugby nod to officiate her second Rugby World Cup, joining an 18-member panel featuring 15 women, in New Zealand this October #gsportGlobal
#BestMan Jean Willers Backs Rise of Women’s Sport Leaders
Nielsen Sports South Africa MD Jean Willers is passionate about the rise of the girl child and encourages aspiring young leaders make education and skills development their focus if they are serious about getting into the business of sport
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Lusanda Mtiya Elected Cell C Sharks Team Manager
In a bold move to provide equal opportunities for women in sport, the Cell C Sharks men’s team elects Lusanda Mtiya as the first female Team Manager for the Currie Cup campaign.
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Zintle Mpupha Pens Professional Deal in Europe
Springbok women’s centre, Zintle Mpupha, becomes only the second South African woman to sign a professional rugby contract and says she hopes this opens more doors for women players. #gsportGlobal
Bok Women Draw Positives from Massive Test Victory over Kenya
Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer impressed as Springbok Women score 12 unanswered tries to trounce Kenya by 66-0 in their first test Stellenbosch on Thursday #GoGirls
Mentoor, Van Dyk, Pelser In Line for Coach of the Year
The battle is on as SA women’s water polo team head coach, Delaine Mentoor, Gauteng Jaguars coach, Jenny van Dyk, and Gymnastics South Africa coach, Ilse Pelser, vie for top honours in the gsport Coach of the Year category at #gsport16 #SheOwnsHerSuccess