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.
Aseza Hele and Lindelwa Gwala Back in Springbok Women Squad for Fiji
Aseza Hele and Lindelwa Gwala return from injury, Patience Mokone and Zintle Mpupha come back from Sevens duty and uncapped duo Shiniqwa Lamprecht and Maria Tshiremba earn maiden call-ups for the Springbok Women first tour to Fiji.
Anathi Qolo Lifts Continental Crown As Springbok Women Edge Kenya 35-20 in Nairobi Decider
Continental champions once again as the Springbok Women claimed a fifth Rugby Africa Women’s Cup crown with a hard-fought 35-20 win over hosts Kenya in Nairobi for captain Anathi Qolo’s side to cap a flawless campaign.
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
Western Province Claim Fourth Consecutive U20 Women’s Week Title
Western Province cemented their dominance of South African junior women’s rugby by claiming a fourth straight U20 Women’s Week title, defeating Eastern Province 36-7 in a thrilling final at the Alberton Rugby Club
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.
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.
How She Moves Rugby is Advocating for Sustainable Careers for Springbok Women
She Moves Rugby founder Monya Greyvenstein is advocating for sustainable careers and fair pay for Springbok Women, proving that women’s sport is not underfunded but underestimated by decision-makers.