Leopards Women Secure Second Consecutive Road Victory with Hard-Fought Win in George

The Leopards Senior Women’s Rugby team continued their unbeaten start to the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 2, securing a hard-fought 26–17 victory against the SWD Eagirls at Outeniqua Park in George. Following their massive opening-round win in Polokwane, the Leopards faced a stern test on the road but managed to control the tempo of the game early on, maintaining their position at the top tier of the tournament standings.

Early Dominance and Clinical Execution

The Leopards established control from the opening whistle, exposing gaps in the Eagirls' defensive line to run in two quick-fire tries within the first 10 minutes. This explosive start put immediate pressure on the hosts. The Leopards continued to press their advantage, crossing the line for a third time shortly before the halftime whistle to secure a commanding 19–7 lead at the break, forcing the Eagirls into a challenging chase.

SWD emerged with much greater intensity in the second half, narrowing the gap with improved attacking play. However, the Leopards delivered the decisive blow in the 50th minute, scoring their fourth try of the match to stretch the lead to 26–17. This crucial score deflated the home crowd's hopes and allowed the visitors to successfully manage the remaining minutes of the match.

Leopards Scoring Breakdown & Key Contributions

The victory was spearheaded by a brilliant individual performance from flanker Olwethu Randy Nkotswana, who crossed the try line twice. Flyhalf Amzolele Gqola proved crucial in securing the extra points, landing three vital conversions.

Contributor	Role / Position	Match Contribution
Olwethu Nkotswana	Flanker	2 Tries (10 Points)
Portia Mariquele	Eighthman	1 Try (5 Points)
Disemelo Motaung	Scrumhalf	1 Try (5 Points)
Amzolele Gqola	Flyhalf	3 Conversions (6 Points)

Broader League Context

While the Leopards celebrated their second consecutive away win, the rest of the league delivered high-scoring drama. The defending champion Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women also remained perfect, cruising to a dominant 65–13 win over the Griffons in Welkom. Meanwhile, the Valke Women bounced back in spectacular fashion, surviving a late missed conversion from the Limpopo Blue Bulls Women in Polokwane to scrape home with a thrilling 37–36 victory.

With two successful away trips behind them, the Leopards now turn their attention to their highly anticipated first home fixture of the season. They will host the formidable Hollywood Foundation Pumas Women at Olën Park Stadium in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 18 July, in what promises to be a thrilling top-of-the-table clash.

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