Seven uncapped players have been included in the Springbok Women squad of 32 players for a three-week tour of the United Kingdom and Spain Europe later this month, which was announced by head coach Louis Koen on Monday.
Three of the uncapped players, props Xoliswa Khuzwayo and Aliyah Tchogna-Njamen, as well as lock Samantha Els, played in the green and gold in last season’s pre-WXV 2 warm-up match against the San Clemente Rhinos, but will now push for a first Test cap.
Scrumhalf Alicia Willemse and locks Olwethu Kasibe and Anathi Qolo will celebrate a first call up, while...
Seven uncapped players have been included in the Springbok Women squad of 32 players for a three-week tour of the United Kingdom and Spain Europe later this month, which was announced by head coach Louis Koen on Monday.
Three of the uncapped players, props Xoliswa Khuzwayo and Aliyah Tchogna-Njamen, as well as lock Samantha Els, played in the green and gold in last season’s pre-WXV 2 warm-up match against the San Clemente Rhinos, but will now push for a first Test cap.
Scrumhalf Alicia Willemse and locks Olwethu Kasibe and Anathi Qolo will celebrate a first call up, while...
By GARY LEMKE
Drama with a capital “D”. Heartbreak with a capital “H”. Why do the cricket gods always seem to deal South Africa with such a cruel hand when it comes to major tournaments?
It’s well documented how the men’s Proteas have been denied by the dreaded D/L system in Cricket World Cups and in fact they tied their 1999 semi-final with Australia but were eliminated.
Now, at the Achimota Senior Secondary School in Accra, Team SA’s women lost out on winning the inaugural women’s cricket gold at the 13th African Games when they lost to Zimbabwe. So, instead of gold, it was silver....
By GARY LEMKE
Drama with a capital “D”. Heartbreak with a capital “H”. Why do the cricket gods always seem to deal South Africa with such a cruel hand when it comes to major tournaments?
It’s well documented how the men’s Proteas have been denied by the dreaded D/L system in Cricket World Cups and in fact they tied their 1999 semi-final with Australia but were eliminated.
Now, at the Achimota Senior Secondary School in Accra, Team SA’s women lost out on winning the inaugural women’s cricket gold at the 13th African Games when they lost to Zimbabwe. So, instead of gold, it was silver....
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Senior Women’s football team has ignited the 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League, displaying remarkable prowess with a stunning seven-goal tally in only two matches.
Securing consecutive victories against First Touch FC (4-1) in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, and JVW FC (3-1) in Soweto, Johannesburg on Sundays, March 3 and 10, 2024, UJ has established itself as a formidable force in the competition.
Dominant start for the Orange Army
The Orange Army, as UJ is affectionately known, has confidently claimed a perfect six points from the two games. Shannon Macomo set the...
The Springbok Women's Sevens showed real grit and determination to win their opening match by 14-12 with a converted try after the hooter against the fourth-ranked USA on Friday morning.
The USA opened the scoring to take a 7-0 lead, but they made the mistake of giving Nadine Roos a sniff, and the experienced playmaker didn't need a second invitation as she sped away from the base of a scrum in the middle of the field to score under the uprights.
Roos converted her own try and the teams took a break with the scores tied at 7-7.
The USA then took the lead again through their...
Jamie Southgate – Captain of the SPAR South African Women's Indoor Hockey Team
SPAR South African women primed to succeed at Africa indoor hockey showdown
Spot in 2025 World Cup beckons for Southgate's team
TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
Swakopmund, Namibia: SPAR South African indoor hockey women's captain Jamie Southgate will be relying on the experience the team have gained in recent times as they target a qualifying spot in next year's FIH Indoor World Cup in Croatia.
The national team are currently in Swakopmund in Namibia, preparing for the Indoor Africa Cup which...
Jamie Southgate – Captain of the SPAR South African Women's Indoor Hockey Team
SPAR South African women primed to succeed at Africa indoor hockey showdown
Spot in 2025 World Cup beckons for Southgate's team
TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
Swakopmund, Namibia: SPAR South African indoor hockey women's captain Jamie Southgate will be relying on the experience the team have gained in recent times as they target a qualifying spot in next year's FIH Indoor World Cup in Croatia.
The national team are currently in Swakopmund in Namibia, preparing for the Indoor Africa Cup...
Jubilation for SPAR South Africa as they claim the title- Jubilation for the SPAR South African Indoor Hockey team after beating hosts Namibia on Sunday in a dramatic penalty shootout giving South Africa their first African Indoor Cup in 10years. The tournament was played in Swakopmund, Namibia.
In a thrilling rematch of the previous Indoor African Cup Final, the SPAR South African Indoor Hockey Women emerged victorious over Namibia at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, reclaiming their title as African Champions. Despite both teams having already secured spots at the FIH Indoor Hockey World...
The South African Senior Women’s National Team (Banyana Banyana) beat a 10 women Senegal 2-0 in the second international friendly played on Tuesday after in Thies, Senegal.
This after opening the scoring with a beautiful free kick by Amogelang Motau in the 13th minute of the match. Noxolo Cesane doubled the Sasol sponsored teams lead in the 43rd minutes.
Ellis made changes at halftime as she brought in Linda Motlhalo for Kholosa Biyana and Sibulele Holweni for Amogelang Motau at halftime, while Senegal also made four changes to try and change the shape of the game.
Thubelihle...
The South African Hockey Association has announced the South African Under 21 Women’s Squad. The 34-player squad, under the tutelage of new head coach Cindy Brown, will see a team selected for the SA Hockey IPT in September and the Junior Africa Cup in Ghana in October, with the goal of qualifying for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup, an expanded 24 team tournament.
13 players in the 34 were part of the FIH Junior World Cup that took part in Santiago in December 2023 including Malikah Hamza, Taheera Augousti and Ntsopa Mokoena. Although a young side there are a number of players who have...
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women will look to end the year on a high as they visit the Klein Karoo town in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series Round 6.
South African Hockey is excited to announce the SA Women’s Hockey squad set to travel to Malaysia for a four-match series – their first international action under new Head Coach Inky Zondi.
