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Nov 13, 20 •
1151 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hele: “Rugby became my sport of choice”
She may have been pessimistic about taking up rugby at first, but Aseza Hele says she is a new person both on and off the field thanks to rugby. The hard running loose forward – who was named the SA Rugby Women’s Achiever of the Year for 2019 – stumbled...
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Nov 12, 20 •
973 Views •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play NZ Barbarians named
Six debutants will don the black jersey in the Black Ferns side to play the NZ Barbarians this weekend. The match kicks off at 4.35pm at The Trusts Arena in Waitakere and will be broadcast live on SKY Sport. The team is (Test caps in brackets, debut in bold)...
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Nov 10, 20 •
2159 Views •
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Comments Off on Red Roses name 30-player training squad ahead of France Test
Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 30-player training squad to prepare for this weekend’s autumn international against France. Fresh from securing the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title in Italy nine days ago, the group re-assemble at Bisham...
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Nov 10, 20 •
992 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kinsey eyes second Rugby World Cup appearance
Six years ago, Tayla Kinsey was the youngest player in the South African team at the 2014 Rugby World Cup at the age of 20, and with the next international extravaganza less than a year away, the Springbok Women’s scrumhalf has her sights set squarely on...
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Nov 10, 20 •
873 Views •
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Comments Off on New captain to lead 2020 Black Ferns
• Eloise Blackwell named as Black Ferns captain • Nine new caps included• Preparation begins for Rugby World Cup 2021 Auckland’s Eloise Blackwell (Ngātiwai, Ngāti Maru) will lead the 2020 Black Ferns, in a squad that includes nine uncapped players....
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Nov 6, 20 •
1007 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby changed from an escape to a vehicle of success for Ndawonde
Life could have been vastly different for Zinhle Ndawonde had it not been for rugby. What was once an escape for a young girl to stay off the township streets and shield herself from challenging circumstances while her mother – who was a domestic worker at...
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Nov 3, 20 •
1095 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby taught Simmers valuable lessons on and off the field
There was no women’s rugby club in Knysna when Mathrin Simmers was growing up, so she rounded up a few friends and they started up their own, the Titans. Several years later, the Springbok Women’s scrumhalf is in line to play her way into the national...
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Oct 30, 20 •
1026 Views •
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Comments Off on Sixth RWC appearance in sight for ‘Unstoppable’ Jordaan
Most rugby players dream of participating in a Rugby World Cup, and a handful of Springbok Women’s players may have the luxury of playing in one or two, but for Zenay Jordaan, a potential sixth RWC appearance is looming. During Jordaan’s illustrious...
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Oct 30, 20 •
1029 Views •
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Comments Off on France v Ireland and Wales v Scotland women’s matches postponed
The Women’s Six Nations Championship matches France v Ireland and Wales v Scotland have been postponed In the case of France v Ireland, the postponement comes after a number of French players tested positive for COVID-19. The two teams were due to meet...
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Oct 27, 20 •
1143 Views •
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Comments Off on The Rights stuff for Mkhari: “I was destined to play rugby”
As a young girl, Rights Mkhari harboured dreams of representing her country in sport, and thanks to her dedication and talent she is now a dual international rugby player, playing for the Springbok Women’s 15’s team and contracted to the Springbok...
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Oct 23, 20 •
1320 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Booi’s rise from a rural village to Springbok Women’s captain
Leading a national team is undoubtedly one of the biggest achievements for any sportsperson, and in the case of Springbok Women’s lock and captain, Nolusindiso Booi, this feat is particularly notable given her humble upbringing in the rural Eastern Cape...
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Oct 20, 20 •
968 Views •
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Comments Off on Mpupha: Inspiring girls who want to become Springboks makes me ‘Unstoppable’
From humble beginnings in the Middledrift eNjwaxa location near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape to being one of the top women’s rugby players in South Africa, Springbok Women’s centre Zintle Mpupha’s journey to becoming a professional rugby...
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Oct 20, 20 •
2625 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Date set for Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw
• Rugby World Cup 2021 Draw confirmed for 20 November 2020• Draw event to be held at SkyCity Theatre in the heart of Auckland• RWC 2021 Draw to be live streamed to global audiences via World Rugby digital channels World Rugby, and hosts New Zealand...
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Oct 19, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Match venues for Black Ferns November series confirmed
• North Harbour, Waitakere and Nelson to host matches• Possibles v Probables and New Zealand Barbarians coaching staff appointed North Harbour, Waitakere and Nelson will play hosts to the top female players in New Zealand as they vie for a place in the...
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Oct 14, 20 •
1030 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EVANIA PELITE AND ELLIA GREEN LOCKED IN FOR OLYMPIC TILT
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens stars Ellia Green and Evania Pelite have committed to defending gold at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympic Games with both athletes agreeing to extend their deals with Rugby Australia. Pelite and Green join Chloe Dalton, Shannon...
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Oct 5, 20 •
954 Views •
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Comments Off on Latsha named among 12 leading women in African Rugby
Springbok Women’s prop Babalwa Latsha was named among 12 leading women in rugby on the African continent as Rugby Africa unveiled its list of 12 #Unstoppables who have been a beacon of inspiration to women in the game on Monday. Latsha, who made history...
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Sep 18, 20 •
1219 Views •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds for Springbok Women one year from RWC kick-off
• Excitement in the air as Springbok Women mark one year to go to RWC• Laurian Johannes to join Springbok Women at RWC as coaching intern Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and key players, Nolusindiso Booi (lock) and Zintle Mpupha (centre),...
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Sep 18, 20 •
1099 Views •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play opening Rugby World Cup 2021 match at Eden Park
• Rugby World Cup 2021 celebrates One Year To Go milestone• Eden Park and Northland Events Centre confirmed as opening day venues• Rugby World Cup 2021 volunteer programme opens World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have today confirmed the...
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Sep 1, 20 •
1540 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mastercard continues to champion women with new rugby sponsorship
Mastercard builds on its support for women’s grassroot rugby with sponsorship of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Women’s League and Senior Women’s Team Mastercard today announced its sponsorship of the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) amateur women’s club...
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Jun 18, 20 •
1103 Views •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens players to feature in club rugby
Women’s club rugby is set for a boost this season with World Champion Black Ferns Sevens players to be injected into several regional competitions. Captain Sarah Hirini and World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year winners Ruby Tui, Michaela Blyde and Portia...
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May 13, 20 •
992 Views •
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Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES WOMENS HIGH PERFORMANCE RUGBY REVIEW
Rugby Australia has commenced a consultation process to review High Performance Women’s Rugby programs in Australia for 2020 and 2021. The review has been prompted by the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympic Games, which is now set to be held in July 2021,...
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Mar 28, 20 •
2977 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby World Cup classic matches shown to rugby fans globally
World Rugby continues to offer classic men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup matches to fill the rugby void for fans created by the coronavirus pandemic. Following on from the classic RWC 1991 quarter-final between England and France which was...
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Dec 12, 19 •
2447 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Imbokodo worked hard to be ready – Webb
The crowd at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens – where #anythingcanhappen – will experience the skill and abilities of the best women’s teams for the first time on Friday, but they will also will be able to see their own Springbok Women’s Sevens team in...
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Dec 11, 19 •
5219 Views •
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Comments Off on Bok trio stand out at WPRFU awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove on Tuesday. World Rugby Player of the Year Du Toit was named DHL Forward of the Year, while...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1851 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Women win in France for the first time since 2012
England Women began their autumn series with a 20-10 win against France in Clermont-Ferrand. Playing their first game since coming second in the Women’s Super Series in San Diego in the summer, England won in France for the first time since 2012 in front of...
