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Minnaar and Levy return as Springbok Women name squad for Ireland double-header
Anacadia Minnaar and Insaaf Levy are the only changes to the Springbok Women squad for back-to-back home Tests against fifth-ranked Ireland at Athlone Stadium on 24 and 31 October, with co-coaches Johannes-Haupt and September retaining the group that won their final two matches on the European tour.
Springbok Women partner with Project Flamingo to champion women's health awareness
The Springbok Women have joined forces with Project Flamingo, supported by Engen SA, in a campaign linking the fight for space in women's rugby with the need for improved access to breast cancer care. Players including Babalwa Latsha, Nadine Roos, Insaaf Levy and Chumisa Qawe, alongside referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, met with medical teams at Groote Schuur Hospital's breast clinic to launch the initiative. Barrett-Theron, who stepped away from international officiating in July to undergo breast cancer treatment, described the partnership as particularly meaningful.
Bok Women partner with Project Flamingo in breast cancer awareness campaign
The Springbok Women have partnered with breast cancer advocacy organisation Project Flamingo in a campaign called 'Make Room for Her', with Aimee Barrett-Theron — currently receiving breast cancer treatment — a central figure in the initiative.
Springbok Women host Ireland in historic Cape Town double-header
The Springbok Women face Ireland in back-to-back WXV Global Series Tests at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on October 24 and 31 — Ireland's first visit to South Africa and just the second meeting between the sides since the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Bok Women host Ireland in first-ever home Tests at Athlone Stadium
The Springbok Women host Ireland in two WXV Global Series Tests at Athlone Stadium on 24 and 31 October — Ireland's first visit to South Africa — with tickets from R50 available on Ticketmaster.
Bok Women host Ireland in historic Cape Town double-header
The Springbok Women host Ireland in two WXV Global Series Tests at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October — the sides' first meeting since the 2006 World Cup — with tickets from R50 on Ticketmaster.
Bok Women launch 'Make Room for Her' breast health campaign with Project Flamingo
The Springbok Women have partnered with Project Flamingo and Engen SA to launch 'Make Room for Her', a campaign combining women's sport advocacy with breast health action, anchored by a monthly self-check call to action and backed by a visit to Groote Schuur Hospital's breast clinic.
Bok Women shut out Spain 20-0 to end WXV Global Series tour on a high
The Springbok Women shut out Spain 20-0 in Seville to end their WXV Global Series tour, with co-head coach Franzel September highlighting disciplined defence and set-piece control despite front-row injuries to Babalwa Latsha and Nombuyekezo Mdliki. The squad returns home on Tuesday ahead of two Tests against Ireland in Cape Town.
Bok Women blank Spain 20-0 to end WXV Global Series tour on high note
The Springbok Women beat Spain 20-0 in Seville to end their WXV Global Series tour, despite losing two props to injury and playing in extreme heat, with Ireland in Cape Town next on the agenda.
Springbok Women shut out Spain 20-0 to close WXV Global Series tour
The Springbok Women closed their WXV Global Series tour with a 20-0 shutout of Spain in Seville, overcoming front-row injuries to Babalwa Latsha and Nombuyekezo Mdliki while maintaining set-piece dominance and full discipline throughout.
Springbok Women shut out Spain to end European tour with seventh straight win over hosts
The Springbok Women beat Spain 20-0 in Seville to end their WXV Global Series European tour, recording a seventh straight win over the hosts through tries from Catha Jacobs, Aseza Hele and Jakkie Cilliers.
Springbok Women shut out Spain 20-0 in Seville despite injury disruptions
The Springbok Women beat Spain 20-0 in Seville in a WXV Global Series clash, keeping the hosts scoreless despite losing captain Babalwa Latsha to an ankle injury and having replacement prop Nombuyekezo Mdliki stretchered off. Tries from Catha Jacobs and Aseza Hele, along with Jakkie Cilliers' boot, secured the win.
Mokone starts as Bok Women target winning finish to European tour against Spain
Patience Mokone starts on the wing for the Springbok Women against Spain in Seville on Sunday in the WXV Global Series, her first start of the European tour and a first fifteens Test against Spain for the former Sevens star.
Latsha eyes strong finish as Bok Women face Spain in Seville
The Springbok Women face Spain in Seville on Sunday in the WXV Global Series, with captain Babalwa Latsha targeting a strong finish to the European tour ahead of two home Tests against Ireland. Patience Mokone starts on the wing for the first time on tour, while hooker Lindelwa Gwala chases a fifth consecutive try against Spain.
Springbok Women target winning finish to European leg against Spain in Seville
The Springbok Women face Spain in the WXV Global Series in Seville on Sunday, with Babalwa Latsha's side targeting a winning close to their European tour before two home Tests against Ireland in Cape Town. Patience Mokome earns her first start of the tour on the wing.
Bevan switches to fly-half as Wales name team for WXV opener against Springbok Women
Keira Bevan starts at 10 as Wales take on the Springbok Women in their WXV opener in Cardiff on Friday.
Cardiff debutants of 2018 hungry to rewrite history in Wales
Four Springbok Women who made their debuts in a 19-5 defeat at Cardiff Arms Park in 2018 — Babalwa Latsha, Lindelwa Gwala, Aseza Hele and Felicia Jacobs — are targeting a first win in Wales when the two nations meet on Friday, with South Africa now ranked 10th in the world to Wales's 13th.
Wales lose Powell to hamstring injury ahead of Springbok Women clash at Cardiff Arms Park
Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales' entire WXV Global Series campaign with a hamstring injury, adding to the absences of Donna Rose, Kelsie Webster and Hanna Tudor ahead of Friday's Test against the Springbok Women at Cardiff Arms Park.
Springbok Women begin Wales preparations despite travel fatigue and wet conditions
The Springbok Women completed their first training session in Cardiff on Monday, shaking off the effects of a long-haul journey from Cape Town as they prepare for Friday's WXV Global Series opener against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park. Co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt expressed satisfaction with the session despite windy and rainy conditions, emphasising clarity and match simulation as the squad targets a first victory over Wales since 2010.
Springbok Women adapt to Welsh conditions ahead of WXV Global Series opener
The Springbok Women trained at Cardiff Metropolitan University on Monday ahead of Friday's WXV Global Series opener against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, with co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt reporting a productive session despite difficult weather. South Africa have not beaten Wales since 2010 and face them for the first time since 2021, with Felicia Jacobs replacing the unavailable Anacadia Minnaar in the touring squad.