Mabenge, Mdliki named in SA Women squad for Italy
Nomawethu Mabenge (wing) and the uncapped Nombuyekezo Mdliki (prop) have been drafted into the Springbok Women squad as injury replacements and were included in the match-23 for South Africa’s final WXV 2 match, against Italy at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Big test awaits SA sides abroad in Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results.
Proud Janse van Rensburg wants to inspire girls
Libbie Janse van Rensburg is still making history as a player, but the Springbok Women's flyhalf is already being tapped up for a different role in rugby.
Cantwell: Huge value in inaugural U20 series
The value of the Junior Springbok Women playing three tough matches in the R10 African U20 Women’s Series will be realised in coming seasons when the top U20 players progress to the senior ranks, both at provincial and national levels.
Match official appointments to 13 October 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with a number of South Africans involved in the various WXV tournaments as the SA Rugby U19 and U21 Cup competitions, as well as the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup reach their semi-finals.
Bok Women determined to finish 2024 on a high
There is the little matter of last year’s result, but for the Springbok Women, Saturday’s final WXV 2 match against Italy at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town is all about finishing the season well and with their tails up.
ARC Gold Cup semi-finals in Pretoria and Durban
College Rovers and Naka Bulle claimed big victories this past weekend to secure home ground advantage for the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup semi-finals, while the Northam Rhinos and Helderberg recorded impressive wins to gather some momentum ahead of the penultimate round of the tournament.
Unbeaten Junior Bok Women too strong for Uganda
The Junior Springbok Women finished the R10 African U20 Women’s Series on a high by beating Uganda 35-3 in their third and final fixture Tuesday afternoon at the Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch.
Good finish important to confirm progress
The Springbok Women may still have a mathematical chance of finishing top of the WXV 2 standings on Saturday in Cape Town, but it will be a straight forward calculation for the national team on how they want to finish their tournament at Athlone Stadium.
Clear goals for Junior Bok Women’s final clash
Junior Springbok Women’s coach Flash Malinga has announced the SA U20 side for their final clash in the R10 African U20 Women’s Series, on Tuesday against Uganda in Stellenbosch.