Springbok Women to Host Ireland in Historic Cape Town Test Series
The Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two nations at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October as part of the WXV Global Series, capping a landmark 2026 international season for the team.
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.
South Africa Women Face Top-Ten Trio in Pool D at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
South Africa’s women have been drawn into Pool D at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where they will face world number four China, world number six England, and world number nine India in the group stage at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam from 15 August.
Ellis Park and Loftus to Host Landmark Springbok Women Series Against USA
In a historic first, the Springbok Women are set to host the USA in July 2026 for a two-Test series in Johannesburg and Pretoria, appearing in double-headers with the men’s Springboks as they intensify their high-intensity World Cup cycle preparations
Ministerial Award Recipient Violet Semenya Honours Coaching Journey at World Championships
2025 gsport Ministerial Award recipient Violet Semenya kicked off 2026 by coaching Team SA to the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in the USA, a milestone that reflects her years of hard work and commitment to South African athletics.
Solid Top-Ten Finishes for Team SA at World Cross Country Champs in Florida
Glenrose Xaba finished in 34th to help the senior women’s team earn ninth place at the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Florida, while Lara Stander was the best of the South African U20 women’s 6km race to lead the team to ninth place on Saturday
African Champs Hold World Cup Dreams: The Inspiring Growth of South African Women’s Baseball
After clinching the African title, the self-funded South African Women’s Baseball team is overcoming financial hurdles to target the 2026 World Cup and global professional opportunities while expanding youth programmes to prove women excel at any level.
‘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