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Springbok Women target back-to-back over USA with 'next job' focus at Loftus
The Springbok Women train in Johannesburg ahead of Saturday's second Test against the USA at Loftus, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt pointing to second-half corrections and tactical refinements as priorities, while Byrhandré Dolf misses out due to a compulsory player welfare rest period.
Springbok Women targeting back-to-back wins over USA as focus shifts to Loftus
The Springbok Women return to training focused on a second consecutive win over the USA Eagles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt highlighting improved game management and multi-phase play as key growth areas. Byrhandré Dolf is unavailable due to a mandatory rest period, while the squad benefits from altitude acclimatisation and familiarity with Loftus. The team will be announced on Thursday.
Bok Women dismantle USA 34-21 but De Bruin targets second-half discipline ahead of Loftus decider
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park, building a 34-0 lead before conceding three late tries. Coach Swys de Bruin praised the first half as the best he has seen from the side but flagged second-half communication breakdowns to address ahead of the Loftus Versfeld decider on Saturday.
Black Ferns lose co-captain Tukuafu for 2026 season ahead of Springbok Women Test
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu has been ruled out for the 2026 Test season, including the September 5 fixture against the Springbok Women, after sustaining a hamstring tear that requires surgery.
Away sides dominate WSL 2 opening weekend with 36 tries across three fixtures
The Hollywood Foundation Pumas, Leopards and SWD Eagirls all won away from home on the opening weekend of the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2, with 36 tries scored across the three fixtures. Megan Guambe's hat-trick led the Pumas to a 67-29 win over Griquas, while the Leopards beat Limpopo Blue Bulls 57-19 and the Eagirls downed the Valke 37-12.
De Bruin hails 'best half of rugby' as Springbok Women beat USA 34-21, but second-half fade draws scrutiny
Swys de Bruin praised the Springbok Women's first half as the best under his tenure after a 34-21 win over the USA at Ellis Park, but acknowledged a second-half fade that allowed the Eagles to score three tries after trailing 29-0 at the break. The sides meet again at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday.
Bok Women crush USA 34-21 with dominant first-half display at Ellis Park
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park for their first home win of the season, leading 34-0 before the Eagles scored three late tries. Logan Welman scored a brace in her fourth Test and was named Player of the Match.
Bok Women demolish USA in first half to claim 34-21 victory at Ellis Park
The Springbok Women beat the USA 34-21 at Ellis Park, a five-try first half giving them an unassailable 29-0 lead at the break before the Eagles mounted a second-half comeback.
South Africa Women host USA Women at Ellis Park
Springbok Women take on USA Women at Ellis Park, their first clash since the USA's 38-17 win in London in March 2024.
Welman ready to make her mark as Bok Women face USA in historic Ellis Park Test
The Bok Women's historic first home Test against the USA Eagles puts 20-year-old No.8 Logan Welman in the spotlight as she deputises for the injured Aseza Hele. The piece frames her as a bellwether for the next Bok Women generation — composed, physical, and seemingly immune to occasion-nerves after scoring in every match at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup. With the Eagles ranked eighth and fielding a 50-cap flanker, the result will serve as a genuine progress marker.
Welman in the spotlight as Bok Women face USA in Ellis Park historic first
Welman steps up for the injured Hele as the Bok Women host the USA at Ellis Park for the first time — a match that doubles as both a ranking benchmark and a showcase for South Africa's emerging talent.
Springbok Women host USA Eagles for first time — a 7-point win predicted
A historically significant fixture for SA women's rugby, with the Bok Women hosting the USA for the first time. Rugby365 previews the tactical challenges, key personnel battles, and tips a 7-point home win.
Eagles hunting Fourth of July momentum against Portugal and South Africa
Both US Eagles sides are in action on Independence Day — the men against Portugal in Denver, the women against South Africa in Johannesburg — with the piece examining what these fixtures mean for rugby's growth in America.
Defending champions Pumas open WSL 2 title defence against Griquas in Kimberley
The Pick n Pay WSL 2 opens on Saturday with defending champions Pumas travelling to Kimberley to face Griquas, while Valke host SWD Eagirls in Kempton Park and Limpopo Blue Bulls face the Leopards in Polokwane — all three fixtures affected to varying degrees by the concurrent USSA tournament in Gqeberha.
De Bruin explains Latsha captaincy call as Bok Women prepare for USA Test at Ellis Park
Swys de Bruin has named Babalwa Latsha as permanent Springbok Women captain for 2026, with the most-capped tighthead prop leading the side for the first time in the role against the USA at Ellis Park on Saturday.
USA name squad for historic Ellis Park Test, Zackary reaches 50 caps on July 4
The USA name their squad for Saturday's Test against the Springbok Women at Ellis Park, with Kate Zackary reaching her 50th cap on July 4 and two uncapped players — wing Ashley Cowdrey and prop Elizabeth Cook — entering the frame.
Bok Women target defensive dominance ahead of Ellis Park USA clash
Assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has identified defence — from scrums to wide ruck containment — as the key focus ahead of Saturday's Ellis Park clash with the USA, with the Bok Women targeting consecutive strong performances to drive their world ranking upward.
Bok Women target defensive dominance ahead of historic Ellis Park clash with USA
Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt says Tuesday's training at St. John's College centred entirely on defensive systems ahead of Saturday's Test against the USA Eagles at Ellis Park — the first meeting between the sides on African soil — with the match-23 to be announced on Thursday.
Springbok Women bank on training intensity to offset USA's top-tier experience
The Springbok Women face the USA at Ellis Park on Saturday in their first Test against top-20 opposition since last September's World Cup. While the Eagles arrive battle-hardened from the Pacific Four Series against New Zealand, Canada and Australia, assistant coach Franzel September believes elevated training intensity and squad cohesion can bridge the experience gap in what will be the first meeting between the sides on South African soil.
Dolf targets USA clash to showcase sevens-sharpened game
Byrhandré Dolf says sevens has sharpened her footwork and elusiveness ahead of the Springbok Women's Test against the USA at Ellis Park on Saturday, while confirming she is unlikely to resume primary kicking duties just yet.