The team from Mpumalanga lost only one of their league games, against the Eagirls, to qualify for the semi-finals, where they beat Griquas by 31-22.

On the same day, the Leopards – who snuck into the top four with three wins and three defeats – upset the defending champions with a late try in their semi-final to beat SWD by 24-22 and book their spot in the decider.

The final was played at Nelspruit Rugby Club on Saturday, 30 August and although each team scored only one try, the Pumas were awarded a penalty try and slotted three penalty goals to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The host team led 13-0 at the break after two penalty goals and the penalty try, but the Leopards pulled one back to make it 13-5 early in the second half.

However, the Pumas never relinquished control of the match, adding another try and a penalty goal to cruise to the victory.

The Women's First Division again featured seven teams who played each other over a single round of league matches. Apart from the Pumas, Leopards, SWD and Griquas, the other teams who participated in 2025 were the Griffons, Limpopo Blue Bulls, and Valke.

Scorers:

Pumas Women 21 (13) – Tries: Ntombi Mhlongo, Penalty try. Penalty goals: Sandisile Mkhabela.

Leopards Women 8 (0) – Try: Martha Yokwane. Penalty goal: Verana van Heerden.