About
The SWD Eagirls were crowned champions of the 2024 Women's First Division after a tense final against the Leopards in George as they reclaimed the title they last won in 2022. The competition featured seven teams who played each other over a single round of league matches. The other teams who participated in 2024 were the Limpopo Blue Bulls and Pumas, both of whom featured in the semi-finals, as well as the Valke, Griffons and Griquas.
The history
| Pos | Team | PL | W | L | D | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SWD Eagirls
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 105 | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 |
Leopards Women
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 12 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |
Pumas Women
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 |
Griquas Women
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 |
Griffons Women
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 53 | -41 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 7 |
Valke Women
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105 | -105 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Valke Women
12 Jul | Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park
12:00
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
Pumas Women
12 Jul | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
12:00
Griffons Women
Leopards Women
12 Jul | Olen Park, Potchefstroom
12:00
SWD Eagirls
Reaction
Too many mistakes, but lessons learned at LoftusSpringbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin said his team need more clarity around the breakdown and must stop conceding points during soft moments if they want to deliver a better performance against Canada next weekend in Gqeberha.
Match report
Canada victorious against inconsistent Bok WomenCanada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 (half-time 26-3) in a pulsating Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up.
Preview
Springbok Women locked and loaded for CanadaSpringbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada at 13h30 on Saturday, in the first Test between the two countries on South African soil.
FNB Youth Weeks
WP U18s down hosts while Border CD and Bulls U16s share spoils at FNB Girls WeeksWestern Province edged the Golden Lions in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week while Border Country Districts snatched a late draw against the Blue Bulls in the last round of the FNB U16 Girls Week at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Friday.
Team announcement
Experienced core to face Canada in historic TestZintle Mpupha and Micke Gunter will make starting returns to the Springbok Women team to face Canada at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, with both facing the North Americans for the first time as well.
