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Bok Women back training intensity to bridge competitive gap against USA in historic Johannesburg Test
Assistant coach Franzel September says the Springbok Women's training intensity over recent weeks will offset the USA's competitive advantage ahead of Saturday's historic first Test between the two sides on South African soil in Johannesburg. Byrhandré Dolf is set to step back from kicking duties, with Libbie Janse van Rensburg and Jakkie Cilliers expected to take on that responsibility.
Springbok Women's Test against USA to honour Walter and Albertina Sisulu legacy
The Springbok Women's Test against the USA at Ellis Park on 4 July will be played in honour of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, following an agreement between SARU and the Sisulu Foundation.
FNB Stadium double-header set to be landmark moment for Bok Women
The Bok Women face the Black Ferns in a double-header at FNB Stadium in September 2026 — part of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry — with Juan de Jongh arguing the occasion could be a defining moment for the women's programme's upward trajectory.
Springbok Women's blockbuster 2026 schedule confirmed with Italy Test added
The Springbok Women's 2026 schedule features home Tests against the USA, Black Ferns and Ireland, plus a trip to Italy — all four opponents ranked in the world's top 10.
Springbok Women target top-ten breakthrough ahead of USA Test
The Springbok Women have set their sights on breaking into the world's top ten in 2026, building on their quarter-final appearance at the last Women's Rugby World Cup. Hooker Micke Gunter, speaking from the squad's Stellenbosch camp, outlined the team's ambition to elevate standards ahead of their first home Test of the year against the USA at Ellis Park next weekend.
Bok Women targeting top-ten rankings push ahead of USA test at Ellis Park
Gunter frames the USA test as the opening move in a deliberate 2026 rankings push, with a high-intensity Stellenbosch camp and clear ambitions to go further than the World Cup quarter-final run suggested.
Springbok Women targeting top-10 climb after World Cup breakthrough
Gunter sets the tone for the Springbok Women's 2026 ambitions — not just holding a top-10 ranking but pushing higher — with the USA test at Ellis Park next weekend serving as the first real measure of where this squad stands.
Gunter calls on Springbok Women to lift rankings push ahead of USA Test
Micke Gunter says the Springbok Women are targeting a further climb up the world rankings in 2026, with the squad's first home Test of the year against eighth-ranked USA at Ellis Park the opening opportunity.
From Kulile Village to Nairobi: Siphenathi Yeko's debut chapter
Siphenathi Yeko scored five tries on debut at the Rugby Africa Cup — including a start at flyhalf — and is now pushing hard to force her way into the Bok Women's USA series plans.
Webb embraces Bok Women's Sevens recall ahead of Bordeaux World Championship
Eloise Webb overcame her reluctance to return to sevens after Olympic heartbreak in 2024 and is now part of the Springbok Women's Sevens squad for this weekend's HSBC SVNS World Championship event in Bordeaux, where core status for 2027 is on the line.
Springbok Women claim fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women's Cup with Kenya win
The Springbok Women beat Kenya 35-20 in Nairobi to claim a fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women's Cup, with assistant coach Franzel September crediting tactical kicking, a dominant bench and strong defensive organisation for the win.
Afrika backs Bok Women to push into top eight at Bordeaux finale
The Springbok Women's Sevens finished ninth in Valladolid, beating Argentina and Brazil to improve on their 12th-place finish in Hong Kong, with coach Cecil Afrika targeting a top-eight result at next weekend's SVNS World Championship finale in Bordeaux.
Afrika backs Bok Women to climb higher at Bordeaux finale after Valladolid recovery
Cecil Afrika praised his squad's fighting spirit after finishing ninth in Valladolid, with wins over Argentina and Brazil, and says the Bok Women are on an upward curve heading into the Bordeaux World Championship finale.
Mpupha backs Bok Women to deliver in Valladolid despite illness and suspension setbacks
Zintle Mpupha captains the Springbok Women's Sevens in Valladolid this weekend, expressing confidence despite Shinadine Bezuidenhout's illness and Lerato Makua's two-match suspension, as South Africa seek to climb from 12th in the HSBC SVNS World Championship standings.
Springbok Women grind out 47-20 win over Uganda despite rocky start in Nairobi
The Springbok Women recovered from a shaky start to beat Uganda 47-20 in Nairobi, with Sunday's match against Kenya now a Rugby Africa Women's Cup decider.
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.
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.
Lochner re-signs with Harlequins for 2026/27 PWR season
Springbok Women's lock Danelle Lochner has re-signed with Harlequins for the 2026/27 PWR season, continuing her stint at the English club where she has made 26 appearances since joining in 2023.
Zenay Jordaan appointed Bulls Daisies head coach on four-year deal
Zenay Jordaan, who spent two seasons as assistant and co-head coach with the Bulls Daisies, has been appointed head coach of the franchise on a deal running to 2029.
Zenay Jordaan appointed Bulls Daisies head coach on four-year deal
Zenay Jordaan, a 36-cap Springbok Women stalwart and one of only two South African women's coaches with a World Rugby Level Three qualification, has been appointed Bulls Daisies head coach on a deal running to 2029.