Libbie Janse van Rensburg will captain the Springbok Women for the first time against Fiji. Photo: Springbok Women One thing fans of women’s rugby have always cried out for is more meaningful game time for teams. Well, the Springbok Women are certainly getting that this year, and it’s wonderful to see. After drawing the historic two-match series against the USA at home last month, the Bok Women are continuing to blaze new trails for South African women’s rugby as they prepare to take on the...

After dominating the competition and retaining their title in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in May, the Springbok Women return to action this Saturday with an exciting clash against the USA at Ellis Park. The game is the first of two against the Women’s Eagles, and a real opportunity for the Bok Women to build on the momentum they built during last year’s Rugby World Cup. While South Africans may not generally think of the USA when compiling a list of formidable rugby nations, the women’s team...

Junior Springboks prepare to defend their title as Junior World Championship kicks off in Georgia on 27 June. Image: Junior Springboks As if we weren’t spoiled enough with the young talent on display in the two games against the Sables and Barbarians last weekend, this Saturday (27 June) sees the World Rugby Junior World Championship kick off in Georgia. The Junior Boks are the reigning champions, and will be seeing this year’s contest as an exciting challenge, and the opportunity to...