Springbok Women Make RWC History with Key Victory over Italy

Aphiwe Ngwevu of South Africa makes headway for the Springbok Women against Italy during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at the York Community Stadium in York, England, on August 31, 2025. All Photos: Molly Darlington / World Rugby via Getty Images

The Springbok Women have excelled with their first win over Italy, with their second consecutive Pool D victory ensuring that South Africa progress to the Rugby World Cup play-offs for the first time in history, in York, England, on Sunday.

Sephaka Welcomes WRWC Schedules from IRB

Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka welcomes the IRB’s release of the match schedule for the 2014 IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign starting 1 August, which sees SA take on Australia, France and Wales in their group matches

Smit Rules in Canada

The Springboks are yet to win a match at the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup, but South Africa is still winning on the field.

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