Springbok Women 02/11/2023 - Danelle Lochner To Join Harlequins Women In England - Springbok Women lock Danelle Lochner will join a growing number of her national teammates to ply their trade overseas after signing with Harlequins Women, who compete in the Rugby Football Union's elite competition for women, the Allianz Premiership. Lochner is the third South African to sign for the London 27/10/2023 - Louis Koen Pleased With Positive End To Springbok Women's 2023 Season - The Springbok Women have shown glimpses of their ability against top-10-ranked teams in the world and according to head coach Louis Koen, that bodes well for the future of the team and future WXV competitions. The South Africans completed their WXV 2 campaign with a hard-fought but 27/10/2023 - Libbie Janse van Rensburg Brilliant In Springbok Women's Win Over Samoa Woman - Libbie Janse van Rensburg was in sublime form for the Springbok Woman against Samoa on Friday afternoon. She scored two tries and converted three tries for a personal contribution of 19 points in the first half. Van Rensburg added a third try in the second half to help secure the 27/10/2023 - Lots To Prove For Springbok Women In Final Test Of The Year - That is the view of Springbok Women captain Babalwa Latsha, who feels that victory over Samoa will not only justify the hard work by the squad over the last two months, but it will also reward the local support they have been getting from spectators and sponsors. They also need confirmation that the road 25/10/2023 - Louis Koen Tweaks Springbok Women's Team For Final WXV 2 Match - Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations of his match day squad for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, while also bringing in Rights Mkhari as a replacement. The match kicks off at 16h30 and is a must-- 24/10/2023 - Three Springbok Women Ruled Out Of Samoa Clash - The Springbok Women will face Samoa in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday without Tayla Kinsey, Luchell Hanekom and Aseza Hele. Kinsey, the most capped scrumhalf in Springbok Women history, left the field in the first half of last Friday's match against Italy due to HIA protocols and did not 20/10/2023 - Louis Koen Applauds Springbok Women’s Fighting Spirit - Springbok Women coach Louis Koen applauded the fighting spirit shown by his players at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, although they were beaten by Italy in an epic match in the second round of WXV 2 on Friday. The Italians won 36-18 after a late try halted an amazing fightback by South Africa, who were 20/10/2023 - Springbok Women Better On The Attack But Just Not Strong Enough To Beat Italy - South Africa played Italy for a second time on Friday at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, since the two teams met in 2018. Italy enters the match ranked 8th in the world, ahead of the Springbok ladies who moved one position down to 13. Despite the ranking, Kinsey said: 19/10/2023 - Springbok Women Geared For Italian Job - Despite being a regular starter at scrumhalf and fairly injury-free, it took Tayla Kinsey all of a decade to get to 30 Test caps for the Springbok Women, and on Friday, she and her teammates will face Italy for only the second time ever since South Africa started playing international rugby in 2004. 18/10/2023 - Koen Tweaks Springbok Women For Italy Showdown - Nolusindiso Booi will make a record 39th Test appearance at lock, Byrhandrè Dolf will start at wing, Micke Gunter at hooker, and Catha Jacobs at flanker in four changes to the Springbok Women starting team to face Italy in the second round of WXV 2 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday. Bok 17/10/2023 - Springbok Women Ready To Rebound Against Italy - The Springbok Women are under no illusions about Italy and their abilities when they face the European side in their second WXV 2 clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday afternoon. For experienced Springbok Women prop Yonela Ngxingolo, the match, which kicks off at 16h30, with tickets available 14/10/2023 - Springbok Women Making Progress, But Composure Still An Issue - Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen praised his team's effort in a close opening match in WXV2 against Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday afternoon and said the experience gained from the encounter will benefit them hugely. Despite losing by 31-17 at the Danie Craven Stadium, Koen felt the 13/10/2023 - Slow Start For Springbok Women In Their Opening WXV 2 Match - The much anticipated WXV 2 has finally kicked off at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The tournament starters were Italy and Japan were the Italians were on the winning side, 28-15. The vibe started being vibrant right before the host country kicked-off with National flags, good music and 12/10/2023 - “We Are Ready And We Are Good To Go" - Libbie Janse van Rensburg - The wait is over and all the planning and training towards WXV will finally become reality for the Springbok Women when they take on Scotland in the opening round of the exciting new global women’s competition at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday. For Libbie Janse van Rensburg, vice- 12/10/2023 - Teams Ready To Push Women’s Game Forward In South Africa - WXV 2 hosts over the next three weeks and hopes to inspire future Springbok Women in the process. “We’re exceptionally proud and excited to be hosting the world [on] our shores. I think it’s a brilliant opportunity for South African women’s rugby and women’s rugby globally to be able to showcase our talents in such 12/10/2023 - Big Guns Return For Springbok Women Against Scotland - Four players with Rugby World Cup experience will earn their first starts for the Springbok Women on home soil in 2023 in their opening match of the inaugural WXV2 against Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday. Tayla Kinsey, Aseza Hele, Lindelwa Gwala and Sanelisiwe Charlie all missed out on the Tests against Kenya 10/10/2023 - The Wait Is Almost Over For The Springbok Women - The start of a brand new and much-needed international rugby event where the Springbok Women could measure themselves against their peers on a regular basis seemed far away when WXV was mooted many months ago, but now, with their first match in this competition just a couple of days away, the anticipation in 09/10/2023 - Springbok Women Ready For WXV Challenge - They have prepared as well as possible and apart from a few unfortunate injuries along the way, the Springbok Women will enter the inaugural WXV 2 with much anticipation and excitement, ready to use the opportunity to test themselves against some formidable competition. That is the view of Springbok Women head 07/10/2023 - Springbok Women Hang On For A Draw Against Manusina Samoa - A tough Test between the Springbok Women and Manusina Samoa ended in a 17-17 draw (half-time 10-10) on an overcast Saturday afternoon in Hermanus, where the home team scored three tries to two. It was a proper hit-out for both team less than a week before WXV 2 kicks off, but the 06/10/2023 - Springbok Women Eager To Expand Rugby Footprint - There is deep gratitude and excitement in the ranks of the Springbok Women squad as they prepare to take on Samoa in a test match in Hermanus on Saturday as this will give them yet another opportunity to strengthen their identity as a team, on and off the field. That is the view of Springbok Women captain 05/10/2023 - Milestones For Booi And Samboya In Hermanus - Nolusindiso Booi will become the most-capped Springbok Women’s player yet when they take on Samoa in Hermanus on Saturday, while – at the other end of the scale – Maceala Samboya be will making her Test debut for South Africa. Booi has been named at lock for the clash against Manusina Samoa at Hermanus High 03/10/2023 - Springbok Women Want To Eliminate Error Rate Against Samoa Women - The Springbok Women are keen to eliminate mistakes from their matches in recent weeks when they face Samoa in their final warm-up Test before the start of WXV in Hermanus on Saturday. The Bok Women played matches against the Mastercard Golden Lions Women, Kenya, the San 02/10/2023 - Du Plessis To Lead Junior Springbok Women Against Zimbabwe - Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has appointed Western Province No 8 Beyonce du Plessis as captain for their international friendly against Zimbabwe in East London on Tuesday, with Bulls Daisies centre Shiniqwa Lamprecht serving as her deputy. 29/09/2023 - Experienced Core To Springbok Women For WXV 2 - Nineteen players with Rugby World Cup experience have been included in the Springbok Women squad for WXV 2 named by interim head coach Louis Koen on Friday for the inaugural World Rugby showpiece tournament, to be played in the Western Cape next month. South Africa will face Scotland, Italy and 28/09/2023 - Junior Springbok Women's Squad For 2023 Named - Four players with international experience have been included in the Junior Springbok Women’s squad that was named in Mthatha on Thursday at the conclusion of the SA Rugby U20 Women's Week. Western Province players Anelisa Ndamase (prop), Beyonce du Plessis (loose forward), Carmelita Malone and 25/09/2023 - Springbok Women Make Steady Progress Towards WXV2 - The Springbok Women showed good progress over the last five weeks, learned valuable lessons on their way and will enter next month's WXV 2 tournament well prepared and as ready as can be. That is the view of interim head coach Louis Koen after the Springbok Women completed their final preparation camp with a 24/09/2023 - Springbok Women’s Resolute Spirit Shines Through Against Baabaas - In a riveting display of determination and resilience, the Springbok Women left an indelible mark on the rugby pitch, battling to the very end against the formidable Barbarians, going down by 38-26 (half-time 28-14) on a blustery day in Cape Town. The result may not have swung in their favour, but the 22/09/2023 - Springbok Women Excited To Be Measured Against Baabaas - It will be a reunion of sorts for Catha Jacobs at Athlone Stadium on Saturday when the Springbok Women No 8 lines up for her country against the Barbarians in what she believes will be a highly entertaining match to watch. Jacobs was in the South African squad that last played against the Baabaas in 22/09/2023 - Springbok Women Team Named For Baabaas' Test Of Skill And Process - The iconic Barbarian Rugby Football Club will not only bring hype and style to the local rugby scene but will provide an ideal opportunity for the Springbok Women to test themselves against some of the best names in the game. And for interim Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen, the match at 20/09/2023 - September: Guts And Determination Highlight Of Springbok Women's Win - The way the Springbok Women, and especially their pack of forwards, rallied when under severe pressure made their hard-fought victory over the San Clemente Rhinos very rewarding. That is the view of Springbok Women assistant coach Franzel September after they beat the Rhinos by 22-17 in 19/09/2023 - Gutsy Springbok Women Beat Rhinos In Wet Cape Town - The Springbok Women had to dig deep and to beat a determined San Clemente Rhinos team at False Bay Rugby Club in Cape Town on Tuesday afternoon, winning the hard-fought match by 22-17 in miserable conditions. The Springbok Women had to dig deep and to beat a determined San Clemente Rhinos 19/09/2023 - Makua Returns For Springbok Women Against Rhinos - Lerato Makua will make a welcome return to the Springbok Women's team as flanker when they take on the San Clemente Rhinos at False Bay Rugby Club in Cape Town on Tuesday. Makua last played for South Africa at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Madagascar in May. She picked up an injury in the final of the 17/09/2023 - Good Learnings For Springbok Women In Win Over Kenya Lionesses - The Springbok Women learned some valuable lessons in their 77-12 victory over the Kenya Lionesses, with the knowledge that Test match rugby requires patience one of the key learnings from the match. That is the view of Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen after 16/09/2023 - Springbok Women Start WXV Preparations On A High Note Against Kenya - The team started off well in the first half scoring three tries within 15 minutes of the game but gave Kenya a little respect, who managed to fight back with three tries. The team was 19-0 in the lead but lost no.8 Lusanda Dumke to an injury and flanker Nompumelelo Mathe who spent 10 16/09/2023 - Springbok Women Putting WXV Building Blocks In Place - The Springbok Women will be looking for a few important outcomes when they face Kenya at the University of the Western Cape Rugby Club on Saturday and for the team’s captain on the day, Babalwa Latsha, a number of building blocks will have to put in place for both teams in the clash. 14/09/2023 - Springbok Women's Team Named For Kenya - Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen handed Unathi Mali a first start for the national team at wing and recalled outside backs Veroeshka Grain and Piwokuhle Nyanda to the side to face Kenya at UWC Rugby Club in Cape Town on Saturday. Mali represented the Springbok Women's Sevens team at the Commonwealth Games 13/09/2023 - Johannes-Haupt: Springbok Women Ready For Kenya - The Springbok Women have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks and cannot wait to have their efforts tested in a match, so they are keenly anticipating Saturday's Test against Kenya in Cape Town. That is the view of Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes Haupt, who will be returning to her rugby roots 06/09/2023 - Springbok Women Will Face Star-Studded Barbarians Women - The Springbok Women will face the world-famous and star-studded Barbarians Women in Cape Town in two weeks’ time, while also playing Test matches against Kenya and Samoa as part of their preparations for the WXV 2 tournament in October. The South Africans will open their warm-up 06/09/2023 - Vodacom Bulls Daisies Dominate Springbok Call-up Camp - Lock-forward Sinelitha Noxeke has received her maiden Springbok call-up after an impressive season in Tshwane. She will be joined by twelve of her teammates as several Bulls Daisies report for national duty after a short break with the conclusion of the domestic women’s competition. Noxeke, who won 04/09/2023 - Springbok Women Step Up WXV Preparations - Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen invited 34 players to a training camp in Potchefstroom as the squad start the next phase of preparations for the new WXV tournament, to be held in Stellenbosch and Cape Town next month. A two-week alignment camp in Stellenbosch finished last weekend and yielded good progress 23/08/2023 - Springbok Women Enter Phase Two Of WXV Alignment - The duo will be attending the camp, but fellow Africa Cup winners Nomawethu Mabenge (knee), Sizophila Solontsi (ankle), Azisa Mkiva and Asiphe Mayaba (ankle injuries) have been ruled out for the remainder of the season, including the forthcoming WXV. Aphiwe Ngwevu (shoulder) will also miss the 15/08/2023 - Franzel September Joins Springbok Women Coaching Staff - The 37-year-old September, who recently coached Boland Kavaliers to the Currie Cup First Division title, played 80 matches for the Boland Kavaliers as a loose forward and represented SWD Eagles. He started coaching at his former club, Roses United in Wellington, before being appointed as head coach of the 15/08/2023 - Bok Women Excited About Tough WXV 2 Assignment - The Springbok Women will face Scotland and Italy – both ranked in the top 10 – in their opening matches of WXV 2 in the Western Cape in October, and they will play Samoa in a historic first Test match between the two countries in South Africa. World Rugby announced the fixtures of the three WXV tournaments earlier on 01/08/2023 - Koen Pleased With Springbok Women Alignment Camp - Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen expressed his satisfaction and gratitude towards all stakeholders at the end of his team's first alignment camp as they start to prepare for the WXV 2 tournament later this year. Forty players assembled in Stellenbosch for a two-day camp and Koen thanked SA Rugby 27/07/2023 - Springbok Women Start WXV Preparations In Stellenbosch - Two players who were part of the Rugby World Cup 2022 squad, Micke Gunter and Chuma Qawe, also return to the national set-up for the first time this year. Veroeshka Grain has been recalled for the first time since 2021, while Unathi Mali last played international rugby at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens in December 30/05/2023 - Relief As Hanekom's Test Dream Finally Comes True - She can recall the minute of the match, where the play was at on the field and the first job at hand, and she will remember that for the rest of her life. That is how Luchell Hanekom, the latest player to be capped for the Springbok Women, described her Test debut at Stade Maki in Antananarivo on Sunday, where the South 29/05/2023 - Louis Koen: Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Victory Deserving Of Players’ Efforts - Koen said a big number of benefits were gained from the tour, including settling as a squad and gaining Test match experience, with Luchell Hanekom making her debut in Sunday’s 79-8 win over Madagascar. “We are grateful to Rugby Africa for the opportunity, it was a wonderful experience 28/05/2023 - Springbok Women Crowned Rugby Africa Women's Cup Champions - The Springbok Women were crowned continental champions when they completed their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign with a 79-8 victory (half-time 33-8) over host nation, Madagascar, in Antananarivo on Sunday afternoon. As a result of their triumph, the Bok Women have also sealed their spot in 28/05/2023 - Springbok Women's Captain Chumisa Qawe - "We play and prepare for days like this" - A packed Stade Maki, an intimidating crowd and a fired-up home team await the Springbok Women in Antananarivo on Sunday, when they conclude their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup tournament against Madagascar. For Springbok Women captain, Chumisa Qawe, the challenge looms 25/05/2023 - Minor Tweaks As Bok Women Aim For African Glory - Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen has included former Junior Springbok Women lock Vainah Ubisi in his starting team to play Madagascar in the final game of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Antananarivo on Sunday and handed Tayla Kinsey a first start in the tournament at scrumhalf. DHL Western 25/05/2023 - Growth Spurt Continues For Springbok Women - A clinical first half, followed by a less convincing second gave Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen some points to ponder following a 48-0 win over Kenya at the Rugby Africa Women's Cup tournament in Madagascar on Wednesday. The eight-try romp means that the South Africans are yet to concede a 24/06/2023 - Springbok Women Continued Their Clinical Onslaught On Rugby Africa - Nomawethu Mabenge scored four tries as the Springbok Women won their second match of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Madagascar by 48-0 (half-time 34-0) over Kenya on Wednesday afternoon. The South Africans scored eight tries in a strong all-round performance in front of a big crowd at Stade 24/05/2023 - Koen Tweaked Springbok Women Line-up For Kenya Women - Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen tweaked his match-23 for their second Rugby Africa Women’s Cup match against Kenya in Madagascar on Wednesday, after opening their campaign with an 87-0 win over Cameroon. Koen recalled two of his most experienced front rankers, 23/05/2023 - "We Know Kenya Women Is Physical And Strong" - Laurian Johannes-Haupt - For Laurian Johannes-Haupt, assistant coach to the South African side, the 87-0 win over Cameroon in their opening match has been archived and they are looking to further improve on that performance against an opponent well-known to the Bok Women. Their last
