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Oct 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens champions of Africa
The Springbok Women’s Sevens confirmed their status as the best team in Africa when they won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Monastir, Tunisia on Sunday. Zintle Mpupha and the Imbokodo squad edged Kenya 15-14 in the final at Mustapha Ben Jannet...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Squad ready to deliver says Delport
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport said his squad are prepared and motivated to deliver the goods at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament that starts in Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia on Saturday. South Africa will...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Experience will be key for Imbokodo – Mpupha
The experience of having played at this stadium and in this tournament will have a huge influence in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad’s ability to adapt to the challenges of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament at Mustapha Ben Jannet...
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Oct 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women go down fighting against Scotland
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his team’s character despite suffering a 38-15 defeat in their series decider against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, where they were outscored six tries to two. Scotland...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Latsha: Springbok Women target strong end to season against Scotland
Babalwa Latsha said the Springbok Women were determined to close off their international season on a strong note on Saturday when they meet Scotland for the second time this week at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town. The Test will mark the Springbok...
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Sep 30, 19 •
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Comments Off on Four players to make Springbok Women’s debuts against Scotland
Chumisa Qawe (centre), Anacadia Minnaar (flyhalf), Nomawethu Mabenge (winger) and Edwaline Dickson (No 8) could make their Springbok Women’s debuts against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Athlone, Cape Town, on Monday after being named in coach Stanley...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women keen to get off to a winning start against Scotland
Springbok Women’s captain and prop Babalwa Latsha said her team learned valuable lessons in their defeat against Spain last week and are determined to improve on their performance against Scotland as they look to get their two-match series off to a winning...
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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer retains core group for Scotland Tests
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer kept faith in the core of the squad that faced Spain last weekend for their two Test series against Scotland in Cape Town next week, with the coach naming only two new players in the 24-member squad. Anacadia...
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Sep 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kama: Springbok Women ready to switch to match mode
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Lungisa Kama said on Tuesday his team were ready to switch into match mode as their preparations intensify in the build-up to of Saturday’s Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch, which marks the first of...
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Sep 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Zinhle Ndawonde: fighting fires, making tackles and scoring tries
Springbok Women’s vice-captain Zinhle Ndawonde has not only made a mark on the rugby field in the last few years with her strong personality and physical presence, she also makes a significant difference off the field as a firefighter. The dynamic centre...
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Sep 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Myners takes positives from Spain XV defeat
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners was disappointed with his team’s 17-5 defeat against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he focused on the positives after a number of young players put up their hands at...
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Sep 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women name exciting young mix for Spain encounter
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners named an exciting group of young players for their match against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, with five Springbok Women’s players forming the spine of the team. The side,...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women excited about Spanish challenge
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select Women and the Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and said they were looking forward to seeing the...
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Aug 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Gripping battle for last final berth in Women’s Interprovincials
The battle for the remaining final berth in the A Section of the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial Competition is set to come down to the wire on Saturday as four teams eye a place in the grand finale of the competition against Western Province on 7...
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Aug 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women qualify for 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was delighted on Saturday as his charges booked their place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 39-0 victory against Kenya in the deciding match of the qualifiers at the Bosman Stadium in...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Jordaan living her dream as a professional rugby player
At only 28 years old Springbok Women’s flyhalf Zenay Jordaan has a rugby resume most her colleagues – male and female – could only dream of with two Women’s Rugby World Cups and three Rugby World Cup Sevens tournaments to her name. And she is...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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Comments Off on Three changes to Black Ferns side to play Australia
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has made three changes to the side named today for the second Test of the Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy against Australia at Eden Park. Uncapped Canterbury utility back Grace Brooker, experienced Wellington lock Jackie...
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Aug 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kama: Springbok Women hopeful about World Cup spot
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Lungisa Kama said on Wednesday the team were enjoying their rugby and were hopeful that they could book their place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand after winning their first two qualifying matches. The...
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Aug 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on One hurdle left for Bok Women to qualify for World Cup
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was a satisfied man on Tuesday as his charges took a step closer to qualifying for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 73-0 victory against Madagascar at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan. Rights...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Focus on final berths in Women’s Interprovincials
The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section teams will have their sights set squarely on working their way into favourable positions to earn possible final berths in two weeks’ time when they take to the field in the penultimate pool round this...
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Aug 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens start search for first ‘Imbokodo’
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team and major team partner, Castle Free, on Thursday announced an exciting new joint venture to find the next ‘Imbokodo’ to join the national squad. In what may be a first for women’s sport in South Africa, female...
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Aug 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on The pressure is on in the Women’s Interprovincials
The pressure in the A Section of the Women’s Interprovincial competition will rise significantly this weekend as the scramble for places at the top end of the standings intensifies in what marks the penultimate pool round. All three matches will play out on...
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Jul 1, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play USA in Super Series named
Black Ferns Head Coach Glenn Moore has named three new caps to play USA on Tuesday afternoon (Wednesday 12.15pm NZT) in their second Test match of the Women’s Rugby Super Series 2019 in San Diego. The team is (number of caps in brackets, * indicates...
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May 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns to play NZ Barbarians side
The recently named 2019 Black Ferns squad will play a New Zealand Barbarians women’s side on Sunday in Pakuranga, Auckland. The women’s Barbarians side will be made up of members of the wider Black Ferns training squad and players from Farah...
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May 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women to battle for World Cup spot in August
The Springbok Women will battle it out for a place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in August when they face Kenya, Madagascar and Uganda in the Women’s Cup in Gauteng, which serves as the qualifier for the international spectacle. The...
