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WOMEN'S FIRST DIVISION

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

Womens First Division 2024 table
Pos Team PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1
SWD Eagirls
6 6 0 0 303 65 238 50 11 29
2
Leopards Women
6 5 1 0 191 80 111 31 14 24
3
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
6 2 4 0 136 189 -53 24 32 16
4
Pumas Women
6 3 3 0 126 117 9 22 21 15
5
Griquas Women
6 3 3 0 122 158 -36 22 26 15
6
Valke Women
6 2 4 0 142 151 -9 24 25 14
7
Griffons Women
6 0 6 0 65 325 -260 11 55 1

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RESULTS

09 Aug|Outeniqua Park, George

SWD Eagirls

20 - 16

Leopards Women

03 Aug|D'Almeida Stadium, Mossel Bay

SWD Eagirls

67 - 5

Pumas Women

03 Aug|Olen Park, Potchefstroom

Leopards Women

32 - 17

Limpopo Blue Bulls Women

Women

Tournament news

Sevens Challenger series return to Cape Town 2025

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team will start their quest to regain their HSBC SVNS status in Cape Town in March 2025 when the first two of World Rugby’s HSBC Sevens Challenger tournaments take place in the Mother City.

News

Apply now for Women's Leadership Academy 2025

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship helps tackle equal opportunity in the sports industry through its Women’s Leadership Academy.

Team announcement

Sevens ‘A’ sides deliver good performances in Dubai

The Springbok Sevens ‘A’ and Springbok Women's Sevens ‘A’ sides delivered good results in Dubai on the weekend, where they participated in the Emirates Dubai 7s International Invitational tournaments.

Team announcement

SA Sevens’ future on display with 'A'-sides in Dubai

The next generation of South Africa’s sevens talent will be on display next weekend when the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ and Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ sides play in the Emirates Dubai 7s International Invitational tournaments.

News

Four women complete WR Level 3 coaching course

Four women were amongst a delegation of 28 coaches from across Africa who successfully completed World Rugby’s Level 3 coaching course, facilitated by SA Rugby in Cape Town this week.