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Hele relishes Test return as Bok Women eye second win in Lautoka
Aseza Hele, returning from hand surgery that kept her out since the Women's Rugby World Cup, produced a standout display of 16 carries and 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second Test set for Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Hele marks injury return with standout display as Bok Women demolish Fiji
Aseza Hele returned from nearly a year out with a commanding 16-carry, 127-metre performance as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the sides meeting again at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Hele returns with a bang as Bok Women crush Fiji 55-12 in Suva
Aseza Hele returned from hand surgery to carry 16 times for 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second test to follow at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Springbok Women hammer Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva as Janse van Rensburg makes history on debut as captain
The Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg captaining the side for the first time and extending her national test points record to 221. Shiniqwa Lamprecht earned her first cap as Springbok Women #194.
Springbok Women dismantle Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women defeated the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva in the first Test of their two-match tour, with a dominant forward display and nine tries secured despite a brief Fijian second-half resurgence.
Bok Women demolish Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women beat the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva on Saturday, scoring nine tries in a forward-driven performance that reversed their 2022 World Cup defeat to Fiji.
Springbok Women to contest inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy against Fiji
The Springbok Women face Fiji in Suva on Saturday in the first match of a two-Test series for the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy, before hosting the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on 5 September.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas, Griffons and Leopards all still in contention
Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain up for grabs ahead of Saturday's penultimate round, with Griquas boosted by a 73-15 demolition of Limpopo, the Griffons edging a tight contest 34-28, and the Pumas already confirmed as pool winners.
WSL 2 semi-final spots on the line as Griquas hammer Limpopo
Griquas thrashed Limpopo 73-15 to boost their semi-final credentials, while the Griffons edged the Leopards in Potchefstroom. Three WSL 2 semi-final spots remain unresolved ahead of Saturday's penultimate round.
Janse van Rensburg sets tone as Bok Women prepare for historic Fiji first
Libbie Janse van Rensburg says the Bok Women are in full Test mode after resuming training in Suva on Monday, with Saturday's historic first Test against the Fijiana XV at HFC Bank Stadium the immediate focus. The vice-captain and all-time leading Springbok Women points scorer (219 points in 32 Tests) has flagged breakdown work as the key area for improvement following last month's series loss to the USA.
Springbok Women switch to Test mode in Suva ahead of historic Fiji first
The Springbok Women are back in training in Suva ahead of Saturday's historic first Test against Fijiana XV, with vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg highlighting the breakdown and squad depth as key themes for the two-match series.
Nine capped Boks in 30-player Academy squad ahead of Brazil tour
A 30-player Springbok Women Academy squad, including nine capped players, has assembled in Somerset West for the first of two camps ahead of the SA Women's 'A' team's two-match tour to Brazil on 24 and 29 August.
2029 World Cup medal target sharpens Springbok Women's focus on historic Fiji series
The Springbok Women begin a historic first-ever two-Test series in Fiji on Saturday, with assistant coach Franzel September explicitly targeting a 2029 Rugby World Cup medal as the programme's benchmark.
Pumas secure home semifinal as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2 Round 5
The Pumas remain unbeaten in WSL 2 and have secured a home semifinal after a 44-17 win over SWD, while Griquas edged the Leopards 24-19 in Potchefstroom and the Griffons ran in 50 points away to the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Round 5.
Pumas seal home semi-final as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2
The Pumas secured a home WSL 2 semi-final with a 44-17 win over the Eagirls, while Griquas came from behind to beat the Leopards 24-19 and Griffons ran out 50-21 winners in Polokwane.
Lamprecht eyes Test debut against Fiji after Olympic sevens triumph
Shiniqwa Lamprecht is poised for her first Springbok Women's Test cap when South Africa face Fiji in Suva next Saturday. The 23-year-old midfield option helped defeat the same opponents 21-15 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, exactly two years ago.
Lamprecht eyes first Test cap as Springbok Women prepare for historic Fiji tour
Uncapped Shiniqwa Lamprecht is among the midfield options for the Springbok Women's historic two-Test tour of Fiji, having spent two seasons in the sevens set-up after representing the Junior Springbok Women in 2023. The series opens at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on 8 August.
WSL 2 Round 5: Leopards, Pumas and Limpopo seek home advantage as semi-final picture takes shape
WSL 2 Round 5 sees the Leopards, Pumas and Limpopo host on Saturday with semi-final qualification on the line, as Griquas arrive in Potchefstroom in form following a 73-15 win over Limpopo in which Maserati Bangaza scored four tries.
André Snyman watches daughter Keira complete the family's green and gold circle
Eighteen-year-old Keira Snyman, daughter of 38-Test Springbok André, wore the Junior Springbok Women's jersey against USA U20 in Stellenbosch on Friday, with her father watching from the stands 30 years after his own debut in green and gold. Keira has since been called into the Springbok Women's Sevens programme.
Keira Snyman earns Junior Springbok Women cap as proud father André watches on
Keira Snyman, 18, made her Junior Springbok Women debut on the left wing against USA U20 in Stellenbosch, with her father André — 38-Test Springbok — watching from the stands after travelling from Denver. She has since also been called into the Springbok Women's Sevens squad.