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Springbok Women target record ranking with historic Black Ferns clash at FNB Stadium
The Springbok Women face the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday in a historic first home meeting, with a win lifting South Africa to a record-high seventh in the world rankings. Captain Babalwa Latsha is targeting set-piece dominance after the lessons of last year's World Cup quarter-final defeat in Exeter.
Springbok Women target historic World Rugby ranking leap against Black Ferns
South Africa could climb to seventh in the World Rugby rankings — their highest position on record — if they defeat New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Springbok Women, currently 10th, face the second-ranked Black Ferns in Johannesburg, with captain Babalwa Latsha emphasising a direct, physical approach built around a strong set piece. A victory by more than 15 points would lift them to sixth, whilst defeat for New Zealand would see them drop to third.
Springbok Women target record ranking high against Black Ferns at FNB Stadium
The Springbok Women face the Black Ferns in a historic first Test on South African soil at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with a win potentially lifting them to a record-high world ranking of seventh. Captain Babalwa Latsha and vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg say the team have addressed the second-half collapse that cost them in last year's World Cup quarter-final and are targeting a full 80-minute performance.
Mthethwa steps in as Springbok Women's emergency coach ahead of Black Ferns Test
Melusi Mthethwa, attack and backline coach of the back-to-back Under-20 world champion Junior Springboks, has stepped in to assist the Springbok Women ahead of Saturday's historic first Test against the Black Ferns on South African soil, following Swys de Bruin's absence due to a dispute with SA Rugby.
Bok Women can reach record-high seventh with win over Black Ferns
The Springbok Women can reach a record-high ranking of seventh — or sixth — with a win over New Zealand this weekend, while a Black Ferns loss would see them fall to third with Canada rising to second.
KZN-born Du Plessis set for emotional homecoming as Black Ferns name team for FNB Stadium clash
KZN-born Amy Du Plessis starts in the midfield as the Black Ferns name their team for Saturday's historic Test against the Springbok Women at FNB Stadium, with Georgia Ponsonby making her debut as co-captain and Ruahei Demant shifting to the bench.
De Bruin resigns as Springboks Women's coach on eve of Black Ferns Test
Swys de Bruin has resigned as Springboks Women's head coach with immediate effect on the eve of Saturday's Test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, reportedly following a dispute with SA Rugby over winning bonuses and alleged union interference.
De Bruin steps down as Springbok Women coach ahead of Black Ferns clash
Swys de Bruin has reportedly stepped down as Springbok Women head coach after a dispute with SA Rugby over win bonuses and alleged interference, leaving the team without their coach for Saturday's test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
Barrett-Theron joins Springbok Women's set-up as scrum focus intensifies ahead of Black Ferns clash
Aimee Barrett-Theron has joined the Springbok Women's training camp to assist with scrum preparation ahead of the series-deciding clash against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt declaring the side intends to dominate rather than merely compete.
Jacobs eyes second chance against Black Ferns as Bok Women bank on improved skillset
Catha Jacobs says the Springbok Women's sevens-enhanced skillset will be central to their plans against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with the clash offering a direct chance to revisit their World Cup quarter-final defeat to the same opposition.
SA Women 'A' squander 19-5 lead to lose 29-19 to Brazil in Sao Paulo
The SA Women's 'A' side led Brazil 19-5 at half-time in Sao Paulo but conceded 24 unanswered second-half points, including a Monalisa Freitas hat-trick, to lose 29-19 as Brazil's forward-dominated maul game proved decisive.
Griquas Women claim inaugural WSL 2 title with second-half comeback in Nelspruit
Griquas Women defeated Pumas Women 31-25 in Nelspruit to claim their first-ever provincial title, overturning a 17-14 halftime deficit with a decisive second-half display in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2 final.
Griquas Women claim maiden WSL 2 title with gutsy comeback in Nelspruit
AVBOB Griquas Women claimed their first provincial women's title by overturning a 10-point deficit to beat Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women 31-25 in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 final at Mbombela Stadium, with replacement centre Tyrell Wilson and a dominant second-half bench effort proving decisive.
Griquas crowned WSL 2 champions with second-half fightback in Nelspruit
AVBOB Griquas Women claimed their first-ever provincial women's title, overturning a 17-7 deficit to beat the Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women 31-25 in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 final in Nelspruit, with replacement centre Tyrell Wilson's second-half impact proving decisive.
Pumas seek back-to-back WSL 2 title as Griquas stand in the way in Nelspruit final
The Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women face AVBOB Griquas in the Pick n Pay WSL 2 final in Nelspruit on Friday, with the Pumas seeking back-to-back titles after winning all seven of their league matches and Griquas having recovered from an opening-round loss to the same opponents to win six straight.
SA Women 'A' fall to Brazil 34-12 in Sao Paulo opener
The SA Women 'A' side lost 34-12 to Brazil in Sao Paulo on Monday in the first of two tour matches, trailing 24-12 at halftime after a competitive first half in which Emihle Mayitshe and Hayley Hardneck scored. The teams meet again on 29 August.
WSL2 semi-finals set: Pumas host Griffons, Griquas face SWD Eagirls
The WSL2 semi-finals on Saturday pit unbeaten defending champions Pumas against Griffons in Nelspruit, and Griquas against SWD Eagirls in Kimberley, with both matches live on the SA Rugby YouTube channel.
Mary Zulu to captain SA Women 'A' on inaugural Brazil tour
Mary Zulu will captain the inaugural SA Women 'A' squad to Brazil for two matches in Sao Paulo on 24 and 29 August, with the touring party blending eight capped Springbok Women alongside Junior Springbok Women players and cross-code recruit Isabella Nel.
Hat-trick debutante Tshiremba steals the show as Springbok Women wrap up Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women debut in the second Test against Fiji in Lautoka, finishing as the tour's leading try scorer. The squad now turns its attention to a 5 September clash with the Black Ferns in Soweto.
Hat-trick hero Tshiremba steals the show on Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women Test debut in Lautoka to finish as the tour's leading try scorer, with Byrhandré Dolf topping the points chart and Libbie Janse van Rensburg extending her all-time Springbok Women points record to 221.