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Second round. Same statement of intent.

The Pick n Pay Women’s Rugby Super League 1 delivered another weekend of power, pace and precision as the title contenders flexed their muscles early.

✔️ Isuzu Bulls Daisies 45-3
✔️ DHL Western Province Women 53-5
✔️ Sanlam Boland Dames 45-21
✔️ Free State Women 21-12

Back-to-back wins for the heavy hitters. A first victory for Free State. Nine-try masterclasses, dominant second halves and serious physicality across the board.

The standard is rising. The contenders are separating.

Who’s setting the pace for you after Round 3?

Composed under pressure in Bloem. 🇿🇦

The opened their ODI series against Pakistan with a 37-run victory (DLS) in Bloemfontein.

Adjusting to conditions and staying sharp when it mattered most, South Africa managed the game smartly to secure the first win of the series.
A strong start always sets the tone.

Can they build on this momentum in the next ODI?

Statement made in the Super 8.

The delivered a dominant performance against India, securing a commanding 76-run victory in their opening Super 8 clash at the .

Clinical with the bat and ruthless with the ball, South Africa set the tone early and never let the pressure slip.
Momentum matters at this stage of the tournament, and this was a message win.

Can the Proteas carry this intensity all the way?

Wishing all the athletes, fans, and followers a Merry Christmas!

May your festive season be full of energy, celebration, and moments that inspire you both on and off the field.

Special moments on home soil in East London.

A standout shoutout to , who announced herself on the ODI stage with a composed maiden half century against Ireland, a knock built on maturity, confidence and class beyond her years.

Alongside her, once again led from the front, raising her bat for the 18th ODI half century of her career, a true testament to her consistency, experience and leadership in Proteas colours.

A partnership that anchored the chase and set the tone for the series.

Tough night in the ring, but a moment that does not take away from the journey, the sacrifice, or the heart shown every step of the way.

Vadim Musaev of Russia stops South Africa’s own Thulane Mbenge in Round 3 to take the welterweight crown. While the result was not what we hoped for, this performance does not define the fighter Tulz is, nor the countless hours of hard graft, discipline and dedication that brought him to this stage.

Champions are built in moments like these. The early mornings, the brutal sessions, the weight cuts, the belief when no one is watching. Tulz, you carried the flag with pride and fought with courage against world class opposition. That alone commands respect.

You will be back stronger, sharper and hungrier than ever. South Africa stands proud of you, and we are behind you all the way.

Onwards and upwards.

Luus and Smit lead the way as the Proteas Women open the ODI series with a dominant seven wicket win over Ireland in East London.

Suné Luus produced a composed unbeaten 66, while Miané Smit marked her home debut with a maiden ODI half century, the pair sharing a record fourth wicket stand to seal the chase in style. Earlier, Nonkululeko Mlaba starred with the ball, claiming three for 43 as Ireland were restricted to 209.

A confident all round performance as South Africa take a 1–0 series lead.