Brave Springbok Women’s Sevens Face Must-Win Fiji Clash After Narrow Defeats on Day 1 in Valladolid
Despite two narrow defeats to Australia and the USA, the Springbok Women’s Sevens showed tremendous spirit and improvement on Day 1 of the HSBC SVNS World Championship, and face a must-win pool match against Fiji on Saturday.
A Confident Springbok Women’s Sevens Prepared for the HSBC SVNS World Champs in Spain
With key players back from injury and a full preparation block behind them, captain Zintle Mpupha leads a confident Springbok Women’s Sevens against Australia, USA and Fiji in Pool B at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, this weekend.
Shaunique Alexander and Zethu Gcaza Set for Springbok Women Debuts Against Uganda
Three more Springbok Women are set to earn their first Test caps as Shaunique Alexander, Zethu Gcaza and Abigail Smit join the squad to face Uganda in Nairobi, with South Africa chasing a second win in their 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign.
Jakkie Cilliers Stars As Bok Women Crush Madagascar 64-5 in Title Defence Opener
The Springbok Women have launched their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title defence with a statement 64-5 win over Madagascar in Nairobi, running in 10 tries with Jakkie Cilliers claiming Player of the Match on the opening day.
Nine Uncapped Players Named in Anathi Qolo’s Springbok Women Squad for Nairobi Title Defence
Lock Anathi Qolo leads a 28-strong Springbok Women squad into Kenya for the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, with nine uncapped players ready to make their Test debuts as South Africa hunts another continental title in Nairobi
National Honours and Provincial Bragging Rights at Stake in Alberton
Junior Springbok Women selection beckons as 14 provincial sides take to the field at Alberton Rugby Club for the 2026 U20 Women’s Week, with defending champions Western Province opening their title defence against the Free State on day one in Tier One action.
Reaction: SA Rugby to Launch Professional Women’s League in 2026 with Four Centrally Controlled Teams
Former Springbok Women’s royalty Nolusindiso Booi, Babalwa Latsha and Mandisa Williams welcome news of a professional women’s rugby league in South Africa, with SA Rugby CEO Riaan Oberholzer confirming the competition will launch in 2026.
Boland Dames Bag Crucial Derby Win as Bulls Daisies Maintain Perfect Record in Women’s Super League
The Boland Dames beat Western Province to move into second in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, while the Bulls Daisies maintained their perfect record with a big win over Free State Women in round six action on Saturday.
Springbok Women Book HSBC SVNS World Champs Ticket Despite Tough Weekend in Uruguay
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have qualified for the HSBC SVNS World Championship after finishing third at the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Montevideo, confirming a top four finish in the overall series with one tournament still to come in Brazil.
Springbok Women Top Standings After HSBC SVNS 2 Day One in Montevideo
The Springbok Women’s Sevens bounced back from a narrow loss to Spain to beat China 38-0 and Brazil 26-0 on day one of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo on Saturday, finishing the day at the top of the standings on points difference.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Ready for Five-Match Challenge at HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo
The Springbok Women’s Sevens at the HSBC SVNS 2’s three-leg tournament resumes in Montevideo, Paraguay this weekend, where they aim to vanquish Spain, China, Brazil, Kenya, and Argentina in pursuit of re-qualifying for the HSBC Tier 1 competition.
Hard Work and Dedication Drive Nadine Roos to Back-to-Back Player of the Year Honours
Nadine Roos has been named Women’s Player of the Year and Springbok Women’s Sevens Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, with the influential back crediting hard work, dedication, and discipline for her continued success on the field.