Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke Named as First Coaches of SA Schools Girls Teams
A landmark moment for rugby as Natasha Hofmeester and Zolisa Noxeke take charge of the first SA Schools Girls teams, with four women’s coaches now leading the way and the new sides set to debut after next month’s FNB U18 Girls Week in Gqeberha.
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
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 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.
Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller Seize Control in Their Most Dominant Cape Epic Performance
Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller produced their most dominant performance of the 2026 Absa Cape Epic, winning Stage 5 to extend their overall lead to 14 minutes 18 seconds over 90km with 2150m of climbing from Greyton to Stellenbosch on Friday.
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.
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ Return from Dubai Stronger
Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ coach Cecil Afrika was pleased with the squad’s maturity and growth in Dubai, where they gained vital international experience and improved game-by-game despite a semi-final loss to Brazil
Coach Swys de Bruin Pleased with Bok Women’s Alignment Camp Outcomes
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin expressed satisfaction with the first alignment camp for the 2026 season, saying that key objectives were met and that he was impressed with the enthusiastic new generation of players.
Ten Try Springbok Women Hammer Uganda in Rugby Africa Cup Opener
The Springbok Women scored ten tries as they kicked their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title defence off on a winning note with a 62-7 victory over Uganda on a sunny and breezy afternoon at Stade Makis in Madagascar on Saturday.
Three Bok Women Debutants to Start in Rugby Africa Opener against Uganda
Springbok Women captain Anathi Qolo will lead an experienced team in their 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener against Uganda this afternoon, which also includes three uncapped players in the starting XV at Stade Makis in Madagascar.
Bok Women Focus on Marathon International Campaign Starting Against Uganda in Madagascar
Experienced Springbok Women centre Aphiwe Ngwevu is clear on what is required of her, as the team focusses on starting the defence of their continental title against Uganda in Madagascar on Saturday.