WOMENS RUGBY

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Springbok Women break new ground with best world ranking

The South African Women moved up to ninth spot on the world rugby rankings, their best position ever, a year after they first broke into the top ten.

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SA Rugby confirm historic Test series between Springbok Women and Ireland

As part of the WXV Global Series, the Springbok Women will host Ireland in the first-ever Test series between the two proud nations in Cape Town in October.

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Catha Jacobs returns to Springbok Women's Sevens with eyes on South American tournaments

Catha Jacobs has come full circle in her rugby journey, returning to the Springbok Women's Sevens squad in Stellenbosch after building a successful career in fifteens and club rugby overseas.

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Tributes pour in for Lusanda Dumke after Bok Women star passes on

The rugby community is mourning the loss of Lusanda Dumke, who has passed away at the age of 29 following a battle with a rare gastric cancer.

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Leigh Fortuin reflects on Springbok Women Sevens rise

Springbok Women’s Sevens forward Leigh Fortuin says making her debut for South Africa at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Ghana last year was one of the proudest moments of her young career.

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Springbok Women reach new heights under Swys de Bruin's leadership

When Swys de Bruin joined the Springbok Women's team, not many people knew what to expect.

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