Paris-Gail Isaacs Equalises but China Claim 5-1 Pool D Win Over South Africa
Paris-Gail etched her name into history with an equalising penalty corner goal before China claimed a 5-1 victory in their final Pool D encounter, SA now turn to the 9th to 16th classification phase starting against world number 13 Japan on Friday morning.
Kayla de Waal Nets South Africa’s First World Cup Goal in 6-1 Defeat to India
South Africa scored their first goal of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 through Kayla de Waal in the 55th minute, but India claimed a commanding 6-1 Pool D victory at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen.
Banyana Banyana Beat Nigeria to Keep 2027 World Cup Dream Alive
Ten players, one goal in hand and a World Cup dream intact, as Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane fired Banyana Banyana past Nigeria in Casablanca and Kaylin Swart produced the saves that carried South Africa into the intercontinental play-offs.
Thembi Kgatlana Fires Banyana Banyana into WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals
Thembi Kgatlana struck again as Sasol Banyana Banyana beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals, where hosts Morocco await in Rabat with a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup place on the line.
Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia Spark Banyana Banyana Fightback in Casablanca
Goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia completed a stirring comeback from two down against Côte d’Ivoire to keep South Africa’s WAFCON 2026 dream alive ahead of Tuesday’s decider with Burkina Faso.
Desiree Ellis Declares Côte d’Ivoire Clash a Must-Win for Banyana Banyana
It was not the start Banyana Banyana wanted at WAFCON 2026, but Dr Desiree Ellis insists the fight is far from over after the 2-1 defeat to Tanzania, with Linda Motlhalo’s 100th cap a proud milestone on a difficult night in Casablanca.
Desiree Ellis Trims Banyana Banyana Squad to 26 for WAFCON Title Chase in Morocco
Dr Desiree Ellis has unveiled the 26 players who will carry South Africa’s hopes at WAFCON 2026, with Banyana Banyana chasing a second continental crown in Morocco and a ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Proteas Women Chase Another Knockout Win over England in World Cup Semi-Final
A proud knockout record over England drives the Proteas Women as Laura Wolvaardt’s side chases a T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, with Marizanne Kapp certain the best is still to come for a final berth on the line this Thursday.
Maria Tshiremba and Ayanda Malinga Strike But Brazil Down Springbok Women’s Sevens in Bordeaux
A Maria Tshiremba brace and a try from Ayanda Malinga were not enough as the Springbok Women’s Sevens went down 24-17 to Brazil in Bordeaux to finish 12th, with captain Zintle Mpupha insisting effort was never the issue.
Springbok Women’s Sevens to Play Brazil for 11th Place After Argentina Double in Bordeaux
Maria Tshiremba and captain Zintle Mpupha crossed for tries but the Springbok Women’s Sevens fell to Argentina twice on the second day of the HSBC SVNS World Championship at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux, France on Saturday.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Suffer Tough Opening Day Against France and New Zealand in Bordeaux
The Springbok Women’s Sevens endured a tough opening day at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, losing 22-7 to France and 42-0 to New Zealand before a decisive pool meeting with Argentina on Saturday.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Finish Ninth in Valladolid After Beating Brazil 19-12
Back-to-back wins and a ninth-place finish for the Springbok Women’s Sevens at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, with tries from Ayanda Malinga, Maceala Samboya and captain Zintle Mpupha sealing a 19-12 victory over Brazil on Sunday.