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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 2025 table
Pos Team PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1
Pumas Women
4 4 0 0 111 67 44 17 11 19
2
SWD Eagirls
3 3 0 0 189 24 165 31 4 15
3
Griquas Women
3 2 1 0 121 61 60 21 10 11
4
Griffons Women
3 1 2 0 97 69 28 15 11 6
5
Leopards Women
3 1 2 0 70 70 0 12 11 5
6
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
4 1 3 0 74 140 -66 12 24 5
7
Valke Women
4 0 4 0 41 272 -231 7 44 1

FIXTURES

Griffons Women

02 Aug | Down Touch Investments Stadium, Welkom

12:30

Limpopo Blue Bulls Women

Griquas Women

03 Aug | Suzuki Stadium, Kimberley

10:50

Leopards Women

SWD Eagirls

09 Aug | Outeniqua Park, George

12:00

Griquas Women

RESULTS

26 Jul|Outeniqua Park, George

SWD Eagirls

43 - 14

Griffons Women

26 Jul|University of Limpopo, Polokwane

Limpopo Blue Bulls Women

12 - 29

Pumas Women

26 Jul|Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park

Valke Women

17 - 58

Griquas Women

Women

Preview

Springbok Women motivated to serve perfect dish

The 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 Women

Experienced 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 tweaks

Final 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.

News

Bok Women look to eliminate Black Ferns XV threats

They were caught napping at times and were outplayed at others, but the Springbok Women resumed their training on Monday with renewed energy as they prepare to take on New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV for a second time this weekend.

Reaction

De Bruin: More reality checks for Springbok Women

The Springbok Women took another positive step towards the Rugby World Cup in England as they recovered from being outplayed by New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV in the first half of their match at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, to “winning” the second half.