
Springbok Women end season on a disappointing note despite encouraging progress
The Springbok Women brought their season to a frustrating close after suffering a 38-17 defeat to Ireland at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Springbok Women brought their season to a frustrating close after suffering a 38-17 defeat to Ireland at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

Yonela Ngxingolo has etched her name into South African rugby history, becoming only the second player to earn 50 Test caps for the Springbok Women, following in the footsteps of former captain Nolusindiso Booi.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will begin their quest for a third CAF Women’s Champions League title against Egyptian hosts FC Masar on 1 November, following Tuesday’s final draw in Cairo.

Sizophila Solontsi has been appointed captain of the Springbok Women for their upcoming two-Test series against Ireland as the team prepares for the final fixtures of the WXV Global Series.

At just 22, Ronnel Tammlyn Donnelly is making her mark in South African women’s football, showcasing her talent as a forward for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the South African senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana.

Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says the team’s victory over Madagascar in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers has provided a timely confidence boost ahead of a crucial period on the international stage.

Sasol Banyana Banyana will look to take another important step towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games when they face Madagascar in the second leg of their second-round qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday at 6pm.

The Springbok Women ended their WXV Global Series tour on a high, producing a commanding 20-0 victory over Spain in Seville on Sunday.

The Springbok Women will look to finish their European campaign on a high when they take on Spain in Seville on Sunday, with injuries forcing changes to their squad.

After years of coming close, University of Johannesburg (UJ) finally reached the summit of Varsity Netball, with head coach Bongiwe Msomi describing the historic achievement as a reward for the belief, hard work and sacrifices that have shaped the programme since 2019.

Uganda’s She Cranes have been crowned the 2026 Africa Netball Cup champions after edging the SPAR Proteas 56–53 in a thrilling final at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday.

The race for the Africa Netball Cup title enters a crucial stage on Friday as South Africa takes on Malawi in the semi-finals at 1pm.