‘Team Barbie Allows Girl Rugby Players to Embrace Confidence’ – World Cup Star, Ilona Maher
In an effort to inspire young girls to proudly own their confidence and challenge stereotypes, Mattel launched Team Barbie featuring rugby stars Ilona Maher, Ellie Kildunne, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Nassira Konde
Glenrose Xaba Headlines Senior Women’s Team for World Cross Country Champs
SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba headlines the Senior Women’s Team for the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Tallahassee on 10 January 2026, leading a strong contingent that includes the Junior 6km and Senior 4x2km Mixed Relay teams
Rebecca Meder Smashes African Record at Swimming World Cup in Indiana
South Africa’s Rebecca Meder made a huge splash at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, securing a double bronze podium including a new 200m breaststroke and a 200m IM African record in the USA earlier in the week
From Potential to Power: Building the Next Generation of Women’s Sport Media
The movement to elevate women’s sport media is shifting from seeking visibility to owning the narrative and systemic change, driven by athletes leveraging digital platforms, growing financial value from audiences, and a demand for stronger, more respectful storytelling
Hayley Preen Crowned Champion of the 2025 Race to the Sea
Hayley Preen wins second Race to the Sea title through the Cape Winelands to Benguela Cove on the Whale Coast ahead of her imminent departure to contest the final three rounds of the Lifetime Grand Prix in the USA
Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri Wins the Ballito Open as Sarah Baum Tops Regional Rankings
Basque Country’s Annette Gonzalez Etxabarri beat Portugal’s Teresa Bonvalot to win the WSL QS 2,000 Ballito Open in two-to-three foot surf while South Africa’s Sarah Baum retains the rankings lead in KwaDukuza on Sunday
Swys de Bruin Announces Experienced Bok Women Squad to Face Canada in Two-Test Assignment
The Springbok Women to face one of their toughest assignments when they take on Canada in two tests against the number two-ranked team in the world, as they step up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
Banyana Victorious against Botswana in Three Nations Opener at Atteridgeville
Banyana Banyana opened their 2025 #ThreeNations series account with a hard fought 3-2 victory against Botswana’s Mares at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, on Wednesday, ahead of their final fixture against Zambia on Tuesday
WAFCON 2025 the Target as Banyana Kick Off #ThreeNations Series against Botswana
Banyana Banyana kick off their #ThreeNation series against Botswana on Wednesday as the teams aim to use the high level of experience to test combinations, assess readiness, and fine-tune details ahead of WAFCON in July.
SA 4×400 Win Bronze and Tokyo Qualification in Guangzhou on Sunday
The South African women’s 4x400m quartet earned bronze on a memorable final day of the World Athletics Relays Championship in Guangzhou, China on Sunday, 11 May, 2025. The quartet of Shirley Nekhubui, Miranda Coetzee, Precious Molepo and Zenéy Geldenhuys clocked 3:24.84 to claim the bronze medal, behind Spain for gold in 3:24.13, and the United […]
Heartbreak for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team’s hearts were broken by their last-minute defeat to Kenya in their HSBC SVNS Play-off final in Los Angeles on Sunday, meaning that the team will have to qualify for Division 2 next season.
Mixed Start for Bok Women Sevens in Los Angeles
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team had an up and down start in their first two pool games of the HSBC SVNS Play-off tournament, beating Ireland before going down to China in Los Angeles on Saturday