About
The Pumas Women took the Women's First Division title in 2025 with a 21-8 victory in the final over Leopards in Nelspruit, after the champions from 2024, the SWD Eagirls, were knocked out in the semi-finals. The competition again featured seven teams who played each other over a single round of league matches. The other teams who participated in 2025 were Griquas, the fourth semi-finalist, the Limpopo Blue Bulls, Valke and Griffons.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SWD Eagirls
|
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 78 | 254 | 54 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 |
Pumas Women
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 211 | 114 | 97 | 33 | 20 | 24 |
| 3 |
Griquas Women
|
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 196 | 136 | 60 | 34 | 21 | 21 |
| 4 |
Leopards Women
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 228 | 113 | 115 | 38 | 18 | 16 |
| 5 |
Griffons Women
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 183 | 135 | 48 | 29 | 23 | 12 |
| 6 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
|
6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 104 | 276 | -172 | 18 | 46 | 6 |
| 7 |
Valke Women
|
6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 56 | 458 | -402 | 10 | 74 | 1 |
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News
Dolf rakes in the records at Rugby World CupUtility backline player Byrhandré Dolf topped the points charts for the Springbok Women at the conclusion of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign and spearheaded a number of records achieved by the team in their best ever performance at the global tournament.
News
Landmark EPD squads for U16 boys and girls namedFor the first time ever, SA Rugby has announced an Under-16 Elite Player Development squad for girls, joining the boys from the same age group for a camp in Paarl early next month, in what is another huge boost for the local women’s game.
Reaction
Massive strides for Bok Women bode well for the futureThe Springbok Women’s performances at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup were not only an indication of things to come, but will also leave a legacy that will inspire the next generation to emulate them.
Match report
Black Ferns end brave effort by Bok Women at RWCThe Springbok Women gave New Zealand an almighty scare before succumbing to a 46-17 defeat to the defending champions in their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter on Saturday afternoon.
Preview
Booi: “This is what we’ve worked for”There is no way that the Springbok Women will simply roll over in their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter after fighting the odds, training for hours and hours, and spending months away from family and friends.
