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
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 10 | 136 | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 |
Pumas Women
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 48 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| 3 |
Leopards Women
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 53 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| 4 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 77 | -20 | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| 5 |
Griffons Women
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 26 | -7 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 |
Griquas Women
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 |
Valke Women
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 150 | -126 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
19 Jul | Down Touch Investments Stadium, Welkom
12:00
Griquas Women
Pumas Women
19 Jul | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
12:00
Leopards Women
Griffons Women
19 Jul | Down Touch Investments Stadium, Welkom
12:00
Valke Women
Reaction
De Bruin proud of Bok Women’s effort and commitmentSwys de Bruin was starting to make calculations between time left and the impact of them closing the deficit to seven points and then drawing on the scoreboard against Canada, the Springbok Women’s performance coach said after his side's defeat at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, but sadly, two defensive lapses saw the North American side close out the game with two late tries.
Match report
Bok Women make Canada sweat in GqeberhaThe Springbok Women made a big leap forward at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday with a brave and gutsy performance in their second Test against Canada and despite a 33-5 scoreline (halftime 14-0), proved that they are making giant strides in the women's game.
Preview
Bok Women want to showcase growth of their gameThe opportunity to play in front of family and friends is a strong incentive to deliver a performance that will be remembered by all attending their Test match against Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, but for Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi, it also offers them the chance to showcase the growth of the team as they move towards the Rugby World Cup in England next month.
Team announcement
Dolf and Webb start, Roos moves closer to the actionThe Springbok Women side to play Canada in Gqeberha on Saturday will have a distinct Eastern Cape flavour after Performance coach Swys de Bruin made several changes to his match-23 for the second Test against the North American side.
News
Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee RWC 2025 opening matchSouth Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and 1991 champions USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on 22 August.
