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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 2024 table
Pos Team PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1
SWD Eagirls
6 6 0 0 303 65 238 50 11 29
2
Leopards Women
6 5 1 0 191 80 111 31 14 24
3
Limpopo Blue Bulls Women
6 2 4 0 136 189 -53 24 32 16
4
Pumas Women
6 3 3 0 126 117 9 22 21 15
5
Griquas Women
6 3 3 0 122 158 -36 22 26 15
6
Valke Women
6 2 4 0 142 151 -9 24 25 14
7
Griffons Women
6 0 6 0 65 325 -260 11 55 1

There are currently no fixtures available.

RESULTS

09 Aug|Outeniqua Park, George

SWD Eagirls

20 - 16

Leopards Women

03 Aug|D'Almeida Stadium, Mossel Bay

SWD Eagirls

67 - 5

Pumas Women

03 Aug|Olen Park, Potchefstroom

Leopards Women

32 - 17

Limpopo Blue Bulls Women

Women

News

Bok Women to open RWC campaign against Brazil

The Springbok Women will play Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, facing their Pool D opponents for the first time at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday 24 August.

News

Exciting draw for Springbok Women in RWC 2025

South Africa were grouped with France, Italy and Brazil in Pool D for the Rugby World Cup in England in 2025 when the draw for next year’s showpiece was made in London earlier on Thursday evening.

Reaction

Close defeats show Bok Women is a work in progress

The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according to Swys de Bruin, they are not in a position to win the Rugby World Cup right now.

Match report

Springbok Women fall short against Italy in Athlone

The Springbok Women went down fighting in a 23-19 loss (half-time 17-7) to Italy in their final match of the 2024 WXV 2 tournament at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

Preview

Strong finish on the cards for Bok Women in WXV 2

A strong finish for the Springbok Women against Italy in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday will not only justify the hard work during the season, but will also keep the squad’s upward momentum going.