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USA coach to SA rugby public: your women's team deserves better than empty stands
USA head coach Jack Hanratty publicly called out South African rugby fans for failing to support the Springbok Women, drawing a sharp contrast between the packed Loftus stands for the men's Test and the near-empty sections during the women's curtain-raiser — despite the Bok Women winning the series opener the previous week.
De Bruin names 49-player Springbok Women squad for packed international schedule
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named an extended 49-player squad for the remainder of the 2026 season. The group includes several new faces alongside those who competed in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and the recent two-Test series against the USA Women's Eagles.
De Bruin names 49-strong Springbok Women squad for busy second-half schedule
Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player Springbok Women squad for the upcoming tour cycle, which includes Tests against Fiji, the Black Ferns in Soweto, Global WXV matches in Europe and a home series against Ireland.
De Bruin names 49-player Springbok Women squad for packed second half of season
Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player extended Springbok Women squad for the second half of the season, which includes a Fiji tour, the Black Ferns test in Soweto, Global WXV matches in Europe against Wales, Italy and Spain, and a home series against Ireland in Cape Town.
Pumas and Leopards make it two from two in WSL 2
The Pumas thrashed the Griffons 65-13 in Welkom and the Leopards won 26-17 in George to make it back-to-back wins in the WSL 2, while the Valke beat Limpopo 37-36 in a last-kick thriller in Polokwane.
De Bruin satisfied with Bok Women's progress despite series-levelling defeat to USA
Swys de Bruin says a drawn series with the USA Eagles Women reflects the Bok Women's upward trajectory, despite a 26-19 defeat at Loftus on Saturday, with a two-Test tour to Fiji next up in August.
De Bruin satisfied with Bok Women's progress despite series draw against USA
Swys de Bruin said he remains pleased with his side's development despite the 26-19 defeat to the USA Eagles Women at Loftus on Saturday that squared the two-test series, pointing to breakdown discipline as the key area to address ahead of a two-test Fiji tour in August.
Springbok Women Share Series After Costly Errors Hand US Second Test Win at Loftus
The Springbok women lost the second Test 19-26 to the United States at Loftus, sharing the series 1-1 after a string of costly handling errors undermined a side that had won the opener by 13 points.
USA level series at Loftus as Bok Women fall 26-19
The USA Eagles Women beat the Springbok Women 26-19 at Loftus Versfeld to level the two-Test series at one apiece, with Telesi Uhatafe scoring twice and South Africa's breakdown indiscipline proving costly throughout.
USA level series as Springbok Women fall short at Loftus
The USA denied the Springbok Women a series win, levelling the two-Test series with a 26-19 victory at Loftus Versfeld. Hope Rogers scored twice and Telesi Uhatafe added two second-half tries as the visitors produced a much-improved display after their opening-Test defeat.
Springbok Women host USA in second Test at Loftus
Springbok Women face USA Women at Loftus Versfeld in the second Test, leading the series after a 34-21 victory in Johannesburg.
Ngxingolo at 44 caps: impact over ego in the 'Blom Squad'
Ngxingolo reaches 44 Bok Women's caps on Saturday, but the milestone takes a back seat to her evolved role as a high-impact finisher off the bench — and she wouldn't have it any other way.
Unbeaten records and title ambitions on the line in WSL 2 Round 2
Round 2 of the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 2 features three matches on Saturday, with SWD Eagirls hosting the Leopards in the pick of the fixtures, the Griffons opening their campaign against defending champions the Pumas in Welkom, and Limpopo Blue Bulls facing Valke in a first-win decider in Polokwane.
Ngxingolo set to become Springbok Women's second most capped prop at Loftus
Yonela Ngxingolo will earn her record 44th Test cap as a prop off the bench when the Springbok Women host the USA Eagles at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with Babalwa Latsha captaining the starting side.
Springbok Women chase series win at Loftus — teams and prediction
The Bok Women chase a historic first series win over the USA at Loftus on Saturday, with De Bruin's near-unchanged side targeting a complete 80-minute performance after leaking three late tries in the 34-21 Ellis Park opener. Full team sheets, key matchup analysis and a 12-point home prediction inside.
Swys takes the Esterhuizen hybrid blueprint into the Bok Women's set-up
Swys de Bruin is rolling out Rassie's hybrid-player concept in the Bok Women's environment, with Aphiwe Ngwevu — back from a career scare — the first test case. After a standout performance against the USA, she's now a loose forward option as well as a centre, and the piece charts both the tactical thinking and Ngwevu's personal resurgence.
Ngwevu embraces hybrid role to reclaim Springbok Women's jersey
Aphiwe Ngwevu, written off after a winless Super League campaign with Border Ladies, has reinvented herself as a hybrid centre-forward under Swys de Bruin and produced her best Test display in South Africa's record win over the USA at Ellis Park, ahead of Saturday's second Test at Loftus.
SA Rugby launches #HerStory and #BackHer campaigns as Springbok Women viewership surges 334%
SA Rugby's #HerStory and #BackHer digital campaigns coincide with a 334% surge in unique viewership for the Springbok Women in 2025, headlined by a record 484,265 viewers for the World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns.
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.