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Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry just got greater

In an exciting development for global rugby fans, Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is set to feature a double-header, with the Black Ferns and Springbok Women joining the tour ahead of the third Test in Johannesburg. Alongside the traditional four-Test series the premier women’s teams of each nation will now showcase their own rivalry. The additional marquee

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CSA Plans to Launch SA20 for Women

Cricket South Africa Chief Executive, Pholetsi Moseki, vouches to launch SA20 for Women following the Proteas women’s successful ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign in India. Launching SA20 for Women The Proteas women became the first senior South Africa team, men and women, to play in an ODI World Cup final when they were edged

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India clinch historic first World Cup title

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma guided India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa which saw the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 hosts lift the trophy for the first time. Sharma propelled her country to 298 for seven with a composed 58 before returning a match-winning five for 39 with the ball to bowl

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Wolvaardt Propels Proteas to Maiden World Cup Final

In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom Proteas women’s batting coach Baakier Abrahams praised captain Laura Wolvaardt for her 169 in the semi-final against England on Wednesday. Abrahams went on to laud the rest of the batting unit for valuable contributions, including Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp. Overcoming the occasion Leading into the semi-final, the Proteas

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Enoch Nkwe Backs Proteas Women to End Years of Heartbreak

It has been a tournament to remember for the Proteas Women, who have battled through challenges and now find themselves in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup. Despite tough outings against heavyweights England and Australia, South Africa’s women’s side finished third in the group stage to secure a showdown with England for a place

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Semi-finalist guide: South Africa

Story so far South Africa have shown admirable character and resolve to make it through to the knockout stages of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Their group stage was bookended by batting collapses, the Proteas folding to 69 all out against England before being dismissed for 97 by an Alana King-inspired Australia. Between

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Dillon du Preez Admits Proteas Women ‘Feeling the Pressure’

Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against England In an interview with SportsBoom Proteas women’s bowling coach Dillon du Preez acknowledged that the team, and even the coaches, have an added pressure going into the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final clash against England women in Guwahati. Gone are the days when South Africa was associated

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