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Springbok Women’s Sevens Secure Second in Nairobi
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have emerged from a grueling weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi with their promotion dreams firmly intact. After five matches of high-intensity rugby in the opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2 , the South Africans finished second on the overall standings, trailing log-leaders Argentina by a single point. While a shock defeat to Brazil on day one threatened to derail their campaign, a resilient Sunday performance, capped by a dramatic "golden

Karen Scheepers
Feb 162 min read


Redemption in Nairobi: Springbok Women’s Sevens Target Promotion in SVNS 2 Opener
The road to the elite World Series enters a critical new phase this weekend as the Springbok Women’s Sevens arrive in Nairobi, Kenya, for the inaugural round of the HSBC SVNS 2 . Following a dominant, undefeated display to claim the SVNS 3 title in Dubai last month, Cecil Afrika’s side now faces a grueling five-match sprint at the Nyayo National Stadium. With the tournament format shifting to a pure league style, every try, conversion, and bonus point will be vital in the hun

Karen Scheepers
Feb 122 min read


Desert Queens: Women Boks Conquer Dubai
The Springbok Women’s Sevens have firmly asserted their dominance on the international stage, clinching the HSBC SVNS 3 title in Dubai with a flawless, unbeaten campaign. Under the clinical guidance of head coach Cecil Afrika, the South African side showcased a masterclass in tactical discipline and defensive grit, proving they are a force to be reckoned with as they climb the global rugby ladder toward the 2026 season goals. A Masterclass in the Group Stages The journey to

Karen Scheepers
Jan 192 min read


Bok Women's Sevens Impress with Unbeaten Start in Dubai
The Springbok Women's Sevens ‘A’ side delivered a strong and unbeaten performance across the first two days of the International Invitational tournament at the Emirates Dubai 7's, maintaining a perfect record through the pool stages to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Dubai Debut Success The South Africans began the day with a narrow but determined 12-10 win over the LV Hammerheads. Despite a sluggish start, which included an early yellow card for Leigh Fortuin and conceding

Karen Scheepers
Dec 1, 20254 min read
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