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 |
Pumas Women
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 55 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 14 |
| 2 |
SWD Eagirls
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 10 | 136 | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 |
Griffons Women
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 26 | 57 | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 |
Griquas Women
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 44 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| 5 |
Leopards Women
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| 6 |
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 111 | -49 | 10 | 19 | 5 |
| 7 |
Valke Women
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 214 | -190 | 4 | 34 | 1 |
Valke Women
26 Jul | Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park
12:00
Griquas Women
SWD Eagirls
26 Jul | Outeniqua Park, George
13:00
Griffons Women
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
26 Jul | University of Limpopo, Polokwane
13:00
Pumas Women
News
Kinsey: Springbok Women’s confidence is growingThere is a growing belief amongst the Springbok Women that their progress is not only real, but that they are also laying a solid foundation for the Rugby World Cup in England, where they will face Brazil, Italy and France in their pool next month.
Team announcement
Springbok Women squad take shape as Kiwis awaitSpringbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin has named a squad featuring 32 players to take on the Black Ferns XV in two matches in Cape Town in what will be South Africa’s final preparation for the Rugby World Cup, that starts in England next month.
News
Bok Women ask SA to be their #PlusOne for RWC '25With the Rugby World Cup in England kicking off in less than a month, the Springbok Women have invited South Africans to join them on their journey and to become their “+1”.
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.
