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
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 43 | 183 | 38 | 7 | 20 |
| 2 |
Pumas Women
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 130 | 104 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
| 3 |
Griffons Women
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 157 | 79 | 78 | 25 | 13 | 11 |
| 4 |
Griquas Women
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 61 | 60 | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| 5 |
Leopards Women
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| 6 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 84 | 200 | -116 | 14 | 34 | 5 |
| 7 |
Valke Women
|
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 272 | -231 | 7 | 44 | 1 |
Griquas Women
03 Aug | Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley
10:50
Leopards Women
Griffons Women
09 Aug | Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley
12:00
Leopards Women
SWD Eagirls
09 Aug | Outeniqua Park, George
12:00
Griquas Women
Griffons Women
60 - 10
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
Reaction
Athlone victory a big boost to Bok Women’s confidenceSpringbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin complimented and applauded his squad after they outplayed New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday night to end their Rugby World Cup preparations on a positive note.
Match report
Bok Women score famous victory in Cape TownThe Springbok Women defeated New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV by 41-24 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, to level the series 1-1 and build valuable momentum as their eyes turn to the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in 20 days’ time in England.
Preview
Springbok Women motivated to serve perfect dishThe Springbok Women want to dish up the perfect meal in Cape Town on Saturday, not only to appease the appetite for perfection from the coaching staff, but also to their loyal support base at Athlone Stadium when they take on the Black Ferns XV in their second international friendly.
Team announcement
Malinga, Lochner and Gwala return for Bok WomenExperienced campaigners Ayanda Malinga, Danelle Lochner and Lindelwa Gwala will return to the Springbok Women match-23 for Saturday’s second international friendly against the Black Ferns XV as Swys de Bruin again tweaked combinations for their final match before the Rugby World Cup in England next month.
News
Good result important as Bok Women make final tweaksFinal tweaks aside, a positive result will be massively important for the Springbok Women when they take on the Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, as this will be their final match before the Rugby World Cup starts in England next month.
