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.
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.
Keen to Work on the 2026 gsport Awards? Final Codes to Unlock Application Form
The Athlete edition of the gsport Newsletter is out, dropping the third code in the 21st gsport Awards crew campaign and putting public nominations for South African sportswomen in focus, with the application window opening after one more week.
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.
Undefeated Bok Women Clinch Dubai Glory with Hard-Fought Victory Over Argentina
The undefeated Springbok Women’s Sevens were crowned champions of the inaugural HSBC SVNS 3 in Dubai after a 12-5 final win over Argentina, their win securing qualification for the next series legs in Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo