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2026 U20 Women’s Week

2026 U20 Women’s Week Seven matches will be played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (all streamed live on SA Rugby YouTube channel) in what promises to be another optimistic view of the growing popularity and competitiveness of women's rugby, especially at junior level. Like last year, the teams will be divided into two groups, determined by their participation in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League. Tier One includes the defending champions, Western Province, as well as Border, the Blue Bulls, Golden Lions, KZN, Eastern Province, Boland and the Free State. Tier Two consists of the Limpopo Blue Bulls, Griquas, South Western Districts, Mpumalanga, Valke, and Griffons, while the Leopards opted not to send a team. With the next Women's Rugby World Cup in Australia in three years’ time, the Springbok Women coaching staff will also be amongst the spectators in Johannesburg this weekend. Bok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt, a former head coach of the SA U20 Women’s side, said they are watching with real interest for more emerging talent, adding that the pathway through this tournament into the national squad is a proven one.

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