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.
Grace Adhiambo Champions Investment in African Women’s Rugby
Kenya Lionesses captain Grace Adhiambo tells gsport her journey from the Nagato Blue Angels in Japan to advocating for women athletes is a powerful testament that the gap facing African rugby is opportunity and visibility, not ability.
Steep Learning Curve for Springbok Women’s Sevens at World Championship in Hong Kong
The Springbok Women’s Sevens concluded their first HSBC SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong with a 12th place finish, playing well against Great Britain but conceding big losses to Canada, Australia and Argentina in a daunting quest to regain core team status
Ayanda Malinga Urges Springbok Women’s Sevens to Seize Hong Kong World Champs Opportunity
Captain Ayanda Malinga insists that 11th-ranked South Africa will not be written off at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong as they prepare to face Australia, Canada and Great Britain in Pool B with determination and belief.
Bok Women Sevens Set Sights on HSBC SVNS Top Tier after Dominant Performance in Nairobi
The Springbok Women’s Sevens secured second place at the HSBC SVNS 2 opener in Nairobi, following a clinical bonus-point win against China and a gutsy sudden-death triumph over Argentina to remain in contention for the HSBC SVNS top tier competition.
Springbok Women’s Sevens Overcome Injuries to Secure Second Spot in Nairobi
After a mixed opening day in Nairobi featuring a tough 12-0 loss to Brazil but resilient victories against Spain and Kenya, the Springbok Women’s Sevens end Saturday second on the log and turn their focus to Sunday’s vital fixtures against Argentina and China.
Cecil Afrika Names Tried and Tested Squad for HSBC SVNS 2 Opener
Cecil Afrika has named the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad for HSBC SVNS 2 in Nairobi, featuring debutant Shannon-Lee Windvogel and the returning Lerato Makua as the team begins their crucial HSBC SVNS qualifying journey in Kenya