Johannes-Haupt: Next challenge presented and accepted
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Johannes-Haupt: Next challenge presented and accepted

With the first hurdle cleared in WXV 2, the Springbok Women have their eyes firmly set on their next challenge in the tournament, taking on Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, an engagement they are looking forward to.

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Springboks crush Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title
Triumphant Springboks receive the trophy during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks crush Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title

The Springboks secured the 2024 Rugby Championship title after cruising to a commanding 48-7 victory over Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Tumi Sekhukhune: Ready to rise at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Tumi Sekhukhune of South Africa celebrates with team mates during the ICC Womenís Cricket World Cup 2022 cricket match between New Zealand White Ferns and South Africa at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand, Thursday March. 17, 2022. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ www.photosport.nz/BackpagePix

Tumi Sekhukhune: Ready to rise at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

As the Proteas Women gear up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Tumi Sekhukhune finds herself at a defining moment in her career.

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Malinga wants to make every opportunity count
Ayanda Malinga of South Africa Women scores try during the 2024 International Friendly Ladies match between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Malinga wants to make every opportunity count

It was a hot and humid night in Kumagaya when Ayanda Malinga last faced Japan, but the memory of that special Test 26 months ago still fuels the Springbok Women winger.

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Boks release three players for Vodacom URC duty

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week on Wednesday, before the Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the South Africa Training and Press Conference at Orlando Stadium , in Soweto on 05 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 33-man preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo.

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Malinga returns for WXV opener against Japan
Ayanda Malinga of South Africa Women scores try during the 2024 International Friendly Ladies match between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Malinga returns for WXV opener against Japan

Ayanda Malinga will make a return to Test rugby for the first time since 2022 after being named on the left wing for the Springbok Women’s opening match of WXV 2 against Japan at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Friday.

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