When Nolusindiso Booi played her first Test for her country back in 2010, milestones and records were not part of the conversation. The women’s game was little more than an afterthought in South Africa. Now she's lining up for her 50th Test.
When Nolusindiso Booi played her first Test for her country back in 2010, milestones and records were not part of the conversation. The women’s game was little more than an afterthought in South Africa. Now she's lining up for her 50th Test.
No one could deny that rugby is disproportionally tilted towards the men’s game around the world, but nowhere is this imbalance more starkly represented than in South Africa, writes Daniel Gallan. Could that be about to change?
No one could deny that rugby is disproportionally tilted towards the men’s game around the world, but nowhere is this imbalance more starkly represented than in South Africa, writes Daniel Gallan. Could that be about to change?
The destination of the WXV 2 2024 title will be decided at the end of the third and final round this weekend. Get all the team news here as and when it drops.
The Bomb Squad. Just reading those two words stacked together like interlocking second rowers is enough to send some rugby fans into a rage. Critics of the strategy where forwards leave the bench in clumps have branded the whole affair as an affront to rugby’s spirit.
The Bomb Squad. Just reading those two words stacked together like interlocking second rowers is enough to send some rugby fans into a rage. Critics of the strategy where forwards leave the bench in clumps have branded the whole affair as an affront to rugby’s spirit.
WXV 2 2024 will get underway at DHL Stadium this weekend. Get all the team news from Cape Town here.
Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer retained the same starting XV for their second Rugby World Cup clash in New Zealand and made only one change to the replacements for Sunday’s match against Fiji.
The Springbok Women’s team to play France in their opening Pool C match of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has a familiar and experienced look to it, with only prop Sanelisiwe Charlie not a regular starter in the 2022 season.