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.
Young Indian Supercross Star Aleena Mansur Determined to Reach the World Stage
15-year-old Aleena Mansur is an upcoming Supercross rider from India who harbours dreams of one day representing her country at the FIM WMX GP World Championships. To do this, she will need significant financial backing and is hoping sponsors will help her accomplish this goal.
Landmark Standard Bank Partnership Set to Drive Growth for South African Football from 2026
Standard Bank has announced a landmark sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and grassroots teams from 2026, driving national growth and supporting the 2022 WAFCON champions as they prepare for the next continental showpiece.
Ashleigh van Wyk’s Three-Wicket Haul Seals SA U19 Women’s Win over Zimbabwe in Lagos
South Africa Under-19 Women returned to winning ways in the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Lagos on Tuesday, beating Zimbabwe Under-19 Women by 28 runs at the TBS Cricket Oval, with spinner Ashleigh van Wyk claiming three for 18 to seal the victory.
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.
Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller Crowned 2026 Absa Cape Epic Champions after Dominant Campaign
Candice Lill finally claimed the title she has long deserved, winning the 2026 Absa Cape Epic Grand Finale alongside Alessandra Keller on Sunday at Coetzenburg, Stellenbosch, with seven stage wins from eight to their name.
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.
Annerie Dercksen’s Maiden T20I Fifty Not Enough as White Ferns Clinch Series in Wellington
New Zealand secured the T20I series against the Proteas Women with one match to spare, defeating South Africa by six wickets as career-best figures from Jess Kerr and a half-century from Sophie Devine proved decisive at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Sunday.
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.
Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller Cruise to Stage 6 Win as She Sends Foundation Reduced to One
Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller won their fifth stage at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic in Stellenbosch on Saturday, with the women’s race overshadowed by the withdrawal of Greta Seiwald through illness, leaving partner Kate Courtney to complete Stage 6 alone.
Mieke van Voorst Stars with Bat and Ball as SA U19 Beat Ghana in Patricia Kambarami Invitational in Lagos
South Africa under-19 Women made a commanding start to the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Lagos on Saturday, beating Ghana by 99 runs as captain Mieke van Voorst starred with bat and ball in the NCF Women’s T20I Invitational at the TBS Cricket Oval.
Gabrielle Venter Clinches Platinum Ladies Open Title with Birdie on First Playoff Hole
South Africa’s Gabrielle Venter produces a stunning finish to win the Platinum Ladies Open, birdieing the first playoff hole to beat Norway’s Madelene Stavnar at the Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate in Johannesburg on Friday.