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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.
Springbok Women enter 'Greatest Rivalry' territory for the first time
Swys de Bruin previews the first-ever Springbok Women vs Black Ferns fixture on South African soil, drawing on lessons from their World Cup quarterfinal meeting and outlining how his side plans to contain New Zealand's high-tempo attack.
Ubisi's World Cup frustration fuels Black Ferns redemption mission
Ubisi's 2025 form — tries against the USA and Fiji, dominant lineout presence — sets up a personal redemption arc against the Black Ferns, who last saw her underdone and peripheral at the World Cup quarter-final. She's making clear she intends to meet them on very different terms this time.
Ubisi targets Black Ferns redemption on home soil
Back from injury and in career-best form, Ubisi is treating Saturday's Black Ferns Test as her chance to rewrite a World Cup narrative that never got the chance to play out properly.
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.
Swys de Bruin eyes depth and conditioning as Bok Women face elite run of fixtures
De Bruin outlines the Bok Women's two main post-World Cup focus areas — conditioning and squad depth — as they prepare for a demanding run of top-10 fixtures. The piece gives a clear read on where the programme is heading and what De Bruin thinks it needs to compete consistently at the top level.
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.
Doctor on the field: Insaaf Levy's dual life in rugby and medicine
A profile on Springbok Women's player Insaaf Levy, who balances elite rugby with a career as a qualified doctor — she opens up about the values, people, and discipline that shaped both paths.
Janse van Rensburg on captaincy, records and what's next against the Black Ferns
Janse van Rensburg reflects on captaining the Bok Women for the first time in Fiji, extending her national points record to 221, and what the Black Ferns clash at FNB Stadium means after the World Cup quarterfinal exit.
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.
Pumas host Griffons, Griquas welcome SWD as WSL 2 semi-final line-up confirmed
The Pumas will host the Griffons and Griquas will meet SWD in the WSL 2 semi-finals after the final round confirmed the top four, with the Leopards eliminated following a 60-10 thrashing by the Valke.
Pumas and Griquas host semi-finals as Leopards pay the price for Valke demolition
The WSL 2 semi-finals are set: Pumas host Griffons and Griquas host SWD, after the Leopards were eliminated following a 60-10 hammering by the Valke in the final round.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick on debut as the Springbok Women came from 10-5 down at halftime to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a two-test sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy.