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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.
From the Paris Olympics to a first Test cap: Lamprecht's sevens detour pays off
Lamprecht arrives in Fiji as an uncapped but battle-hardened midfield option, crediting her two-season SVNS stint with making her a more complete player ahead of a potential Test debut on the Springbok Women's historic first tour to Fiji.
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 XV cap on historic Fiji tour
Lamprecht — 21 sevens tournaments deep but still uncapped at XV level — breaks down what it will take to handle Fiji's offloading game and what a debut would mean on this historic tour.
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.
Keira Snyman follows father André into green and gold at Markötter Stadium
Keira Snyman, daughter of former Springbok André Snyman, made her Junior Springbok Women's debut on the left wing against USA U20 in Stellenbosch on Friday, with her father watching from the stands. The 18-year-old left Denver, Colorado to pursue the green and gold after SA Rugby's High-Performance Department moved to recruit her ahead of England, and she has since been called into the Springbok Women's Sevens squad.
Pumas stay perfect at top of WSL 2 as Griquas and Eagirls also post big wins
The Pumas remain perfect on 20 points in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 after a 50-0 rout of the Limpopo Blue Bulls, while Griquas (41-26 over the Valke) and the SWD Eagirls (50-19 over the Griffons) also claimed bonus-point wins in Round 4.
USA complete series sweep over Junior Bok Women with 60-17 win in Stellenbosch
The USA Women's Eagles U20s swept a two-match series against the Junior Springbok Women with a 60-17 win in Stellenbosch on Friday, following up their 47-12 victory the previous week. South Africa showed improvement, particularly in the second half, but persistent game-management errors and an inability to convert pressure into points ultimately proved costly.
Pumas, Griquas and Griffons host round four WSL 2 clashes on Saturday
The Pumas, Griquas and Griffons are all at home in round four of the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2 on Saturday, with the unbeaten Pumas — who have crossed for 30 tries in three away wins — hosting Limpopo Blue Bulls in Mbombela without leading try-scorer Alicia Mahlalela.
Pumas, Griquas and Griffons all host in WSL 2 Round Four
The Pumas, Griquas and Griffons all host in round four of the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2 on Saturday, with all three coming off winning weekends and eyeing semi-final positioning.
Six backline changes as Junior Bok Women look to bounce back against USA U20
Groepes makes six backline changes for Friday's series finale against USA U20 in Stellenbosch, with the restructured team aiming to correct a 47-12 first-test loss through tighter execution and sustained pressure.