The Bulls Daisies and Sanlam Boland Dames have moved clear of the chasing pack in the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, courtesy of big victories in the fourth round, while DHL Western Province and the Free State Women also secured first away wins as the competition moved past the halfway stage. The Bulls Daises remain undefeated and showed why they are the only team yet to taste defeat this
Read MoreSA Rugby recently hosted two successful Rugby Africa Regional Trainer and Educator courses, aimed at expanding the World Rugby (WR) accredited workforce across the African continent. The first course took place in Pretoria from 22-25 January and the second was staged in Cape Town from 7-10 February. These initiatives are aligned with SA Rugby’s “Destination 2027” strategic objectives
Read MoreIt was confirmed last week that the Toyota Cheetahs would participate in this year's SA Cup, and the Free State Cheetahs announced on Wednesday some internal changes to the Toyota Cheetahs' coaching staff. For the 2025 SA Cup season, the Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn, will be the head coach, Ruan Pienaar will be the backline coach, and Izak van der Westhuizen return to his former role as forward
Read MoreFree State Rugby Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Rory Duncan as its new Chief Executives Officer effective 3 February 2025. Duncan follows Ross van Reenen, whose term ended in November 2024. The appointment was confirmed by Free State Rugby Union President Coenraad Klopper and Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Board Chairman Ryno Opperman."Rory has an established track record in the
Read MoreThe Bulls Daisies made it very clear that they are not giving an inch in the defence of their Women's Premier Division title when they totally outplayed DHL Western Province in Pretoria on Saturday, while the Sanlam Boland Dames, Sharks Women and Border Ladies were also victorious in their second-round clashes. After back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, the Daisies seem to have stepped up a notch
Read MoreA replay of last year’s Women’s Premier Division final in Pretoria highlights the second round of the 2025 competition, with the Bulls Daisies welcoming DHL Western Province to Pretoria on Saturday. The three other matches – in Durban, Wellington and East London – also promise to deliver a feast of rugby as the teams hit their stride in the new season. The Sharks Women welcome
Read MoreDefending Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies, opened the 2025 competition with a runaway victory on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province and Border Ladies all secured first round wins at home. The Daisies scored 14 tries in a 90-5 win over the EP Queens at the Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay; WP beat the Free State Women by 53-13 at False Bay Rugby
Read MoreSA Rugby Academy squad named for first camp of 2025 The Junior Springbok season will kick off in all earnest with the invitation of a big group of players to the first SA Rugby Under-20 Academy camp, which will be held at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport from 26 January to 16 February. The U20 assembly follows on the two successful U19 camps which were held at the same venue towards the end of last
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