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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.
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.
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.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty win over Fijiana
The Springbok Women overturned a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant wing Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries to seal the win.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty Fiji comeback
The Springbok Women recovered from a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series clean sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 29-22 at Churchill Park to win the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy 2-0, completing a series sweep after last week's 55-12 victory in Suva.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Springbok Women's series sweep in Lautoka
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women came from behind to beat the Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a 2-0 series sweep.
Latsha leads Springbok Women in Lautoka as Tshiremba set for debut
Babalwa Latsha returns to captain the Springbok Women against Fiji in Lautoka on Saturday, targeting a series sweep after last week's 55-12 win in Suva, with uncapped Maria Tshiremba set to make her Test debut on the wing.
WSL 2 semi-final spots still up for grabs as Griquas demolish Limpopo
Three teams — the SWD Eagirls, Griffons Women and Leopards Women — go into the final WSL 2 league round on Saturday still fighting for the two remaining semi-final places, with the Pumas and Griquas already through.