Bok Women rue ‘sweet and sour’ start
The Springbok Women say “soft opportunities” and a lack of composure against a more experienced France cost SA in the women’s Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday.
France too classy for stubborn South Africa
Scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women’s Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
Tough road ahead for SA at Women’s World Cup
All eyes will be on Eden Park on Saturday when South Africa and France kick off the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.
Springbok Women prefer underdog status
The Springbok Women are perfectly happy to sail under the radar at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and prefer not to get into the pre-tournament hype of the global showpiece event.
Different field, same thing for Bok Women
She has played rugby at multiple venues on several continents but Springbok Women flanker, Sinazo Mcatshuwa, maintains that the principles of the game remain the same, even at the Grammar Juniors Rugby Football Club in Auckland.
Biden backs World Cup in USA
A letter from US President Joe Biden expressing strong support of USA’s bid to host the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup and 2033 women’s World Cup was part of a final bid package submitted by USA Rugby, the federation said.
Rassie: SA Women’s rugby is a priority
Rassie Erasmus says the women’s game in South Africa is a big priority as the Springbok Women and Women’s Sevens teams prepare for a season that includes two World Cup tournaments.
Bok Women coach: We have more time to prepare
SA Rugby says although the postponement of the 2021 World Cup is disappointing for the Springbok Women’s team, it was understandable and sensible.
World Rugby to postpone 2021 World Cup
World Rugby has announced that the 2021 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand is set to be postponed until next year due to ‘the uncertain and challenging global Covid-19 landscape’.
SA women’s rugby gets strategic boost
SA Rugby has refocused its approach to women’s rugby by appointing former Ireland captain Lynne Cantwell as the first-ever high-performance manager.
