Alichia Arries hasn't worn the Springbok Women's XV jersey since 2021 — her first caps came against Kenya, and fittingly, it's Kenya where she returns to fifteens rugby at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup this weekend. In between: a Sevens career spanning four HSBC SVNS tournaments, the birth of her daughter, injuries, club rugby for Van der Stel/Evergreens, and a pathway back through the Betway Women's Club Championship and a strong Western Province Super League season. Now 24, she's clear-eyed about what's changed — less about personal milestones, more about purpose and understanding the weight of the jersey. With nine uncapped players in the squad, Arries sees genuine internal competition to cement a spot ahead of the tougher international fixtures later this year, but her message is straightforward: the team result comes first. She's also flagging Madagascar — Saturday's opponents — as a ball-in-hand threat, drawing on her Sevens experience against them.
Arries completes the circle as Bok Women head to Nairobi
Arries returns to Springbok Women's XV rugby in Kenya — where her international career began in 2021 — after a journey through Sevens, motherhood, injury and a domestic league comeback. She's motivated by squad competition and clear that team results trump personal milestones.
Blitzboks fall to Australia in Valladolid pool finale
The Blitzboks lost 24-14 to Australia in their final pool match at the HSBC World Championship in Valladolid, and will face Spain in the quarterfinals. The Springbok Women were also beaten, 17-14 by Fiji, and face Argentina in the ninth-place semifinal.
September pleased but pinpoints breakdown and discipline after Springbok Women's 64-5 win over Madagascar
Franzel September praised the Springbok Women's winning start in Kenya but flagged breakdown deficiencies and discipline lapses after their 64-5 victory over Madagascar, with Uganda next up on Wednesday.
Zenay Jordaan appointed Bulls Daisies head coach on deal until 2029
Zenay Jordaan, former Springbok Women stalwart and World Rugby Level Three-qualified coach, has been appointed Bulls Daisies head coach on a deal running until 2029, stepping up after two seasons as assistant and co-head coach within the franchise.
Solontsi and Mabenge return to Springbok Women's squad for Rugby Africa Women's Cup defence
Swys de Bruin has recalled Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge to the Springbok Women's squad after injury absences. The pair bolster South Africa's preparations for their Rugby Africa Women's Cup title defence in Kenya.
Springbok Women could climb to record ninth in world rankings without playing this weekend
The Springbok Women could rise to a record-high ninth in the world rankings this weekend without playing, if Scotland beat Italy in the Women's Six Nations. Several other sides are also chasing ranking milestones across the Women's Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. A Scotland win combined with an Ireland loss would also see the Scots equal their all-time high of fifth.