SA Rugby to accelerate women’s coaching pathway
South Africa's Mathrin Simmers attacks against the SUA defense on day one of the HSBC France Sevens women's competition at Stade Toulousain on 20 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix

SA Rugby to accelerate women’s coaching pathway

Nine former Springbok Women’s players were included on a list of 24 elite coaches who will form part of SA Rugby’s new Women Coaches’ Transitioning Workshop, a critical initiative designed to bridge the gender gap in elite coaching.

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SA Rugby pays tribute to Lusanda Dumke

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away in East London in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a battle with a rare gastric cancer. She was 29.

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Women add depth to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

History will be made during next year’s much-anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, with the confirmation that the Springbok Women would meet New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil.

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Johannes-Haupt completes World Rugby coaching course
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Johannes-Haupt completes World Rugby coaching course

The opportunity to work with world class mentors and coaches in a highly professional and productive environment was a highlight for Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt, who completed the second and final phase of the World Rugby Level 3 Coaching Course earlier this month.

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Springbok Women to assemble for alignment camp

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and his coaching assistants invited a group of 42 players to a weeklong alignment camp in the Western Cape, with the players arriving at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Sunday.

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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup
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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Utility backline player Byrhandré Dolf topped the points charts for the Springbok Women at the conclusion of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign and spearheaded a number of records achieved by the team in their best ever performance at the global tournament.

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France prove too strong for Bok Women
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France prove too strong for Bok Women

France proved too strong for the Springbok Women after they secured a 57-10 victory in their final Women's Rugby World Cup pool match at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton.

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