In an exhilarating clash, the Boland Dames kept their dreams of reaching the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division semi-finals alive with a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Mastercard Golden Lions Women. Meanwhile, the Border Ladies climbed the log to claim second place after defeating the Cell C Sharks Women, and the Bulls Daisies continued their dominant streak by notching up an impressive century of points against the EP Queens.
The match at Boland Park in Worcester delivered intense moments as Boland sealed the win in the final play of the game. After a tightly contested first half, the Lions managed to edge ahead with a try in the second half. However, the Dames launched a desperate attack in the dying minutes, resulting in a penalty try awarded to the home team by referee Bulela Qwane. The locals erupted with joy as the Boland Dames celebrated their hard-fought victory.
Meanwhile, the Border Ladies displayed a well-rounded performance, triumphing over the Cell C Sharks Women with a convincing score of 33-13. The visitors had set their sights on securing a bonus point and managed to score six tries in Durban, overpowering the home side, who could only muster two tries.
With this win, Border extends their lead on the log, sitting four points ahead of DHL Western Province, although the Cape Town team still has a game in hand.
On the other hand, the Bulls Daisies continued to assert their dominance, obliterating the EP Queens’ defense with a remarkable 104-0 victory at LC de Villiers Stadium in Pretoria. The Bulls’ outstanding performance saw them amass an impressive 50-0 lead at halftime, which they replicated in the second half, securing their biggest win over the Queens.
While all teams will have a bye this weekend, the competition will resume on 22 July, promising more thrilling encounters on the horizon.
Scores:
Boland Dames 12 (5), Mastercard Golden Lions Women 10 (5)
Boland – Tries: Machaela Samboya, Penalty Try.
Lions – Tries: Sinalo Honono, Piwokuhle Nyanda.
Cell C Sharks Women 13 (5), Border Ladies 33 (18)
Sharks – Tries: Sne Luthuli, Nobuhle Msomi. Penalty goal: Tayla Kinsey.
Border – Tries: Sinalo Mtshinzana, Snenhlanhla Shozi, Yandisa Nobanda, Sesethu Mbodili, Eloise Webb, Owethu Nayiphi. Penalty goal: Nobanda.
Bulls Daisies 104 (50), EP Queens 0 (0)
Bulls – Tries: Lerato Makua (2), Lusanda Dumke, Rights Mkhari (3), Maria Tshiremba (4), Unathi Mali, Patience Mkone (3), Shakira Mamphoke (2). Conversions: Mamphoke (2), Zintle Nonkasana (5), Byrhandre Dolf (5).
Women’s First Division
The Free State Women continued their impressive scoring spree in the league, crossing the tryline 14 times against the Valke Women in Bloemfontein. Fullback Sne Mdletshe stood out with an exceptional performance, bagging five tries. The hosts held a commanding 36-5 lead at halftime and further extended it with an unanswered 54 points in the second half.
In Welkom, the Limpopo Blue Bulls Women secured a convincing victory over the Griffons Women, prevailing with a score of 58-17 after leading 20-8 at halftime.
A hard-fought battle took place in Potchefstroom, where the Leopards Women emerged victorious with a 24-10 win over the Griquas Women. While the Leopards led 2-0 in tries at halftime, the second half saw a more balanced contest, with both teams crossing the tryline twice.
In Oudtshoorn, the SWD Eagirls displayed their devastating form, running in 14 tries against the Pumas Women, who were unable to match the pace of the home side’s backline. Although the visitors offered some resistance in the opening half (26-5), the Eagirls surged ahead, scoring 62 unanswered points for a resounding 88-5 victory.
In the Women’s First Division standings, the Free State Women lead the pack with 25 points, holding a five-point advantage over the SWD Eagirls (20) after securing five bonus point wins thus far. Limpopo (15), with three wins out of five matches, moved ahead of the Leopards (14) on the log due to an extra bonus point. The Valke (12) can also celebrate their progress, while Griquas (6), Pumas (5), and Griffons are yet to earn a log point.
Scores:
Free State Women 90 (36), Valke Women 5 (5)
Free State – Tries: Welmarie Fouche, Bernice Strydom (3), Nomfundo Pampiri (2), Sne Mdletshe (5), Kirileng Namane, Jenay Pedro, NonSikelelo Thwala. Conversions: Strydom (4), Shandre Fouche (6).
Valke – Try: Tanya Shava.
Griffons Women 17 (8), Limpopo Blue Bulls Women 58 (20)
Griffons – Tries: Mpho Mvala, Nokuthula Tembe (2). Conversion: Line Viviers.
Limpopo – Tries: Lucy Ngobeni (2), Katlego Mokaba (2), Mapula Matsimela (2), Faith Mkhari, Prosperity Dlamini, Nokuthula Mahaole, Tshepiso Mulanda. Conversions: Mokaba (4).
Leopards Women 24 (12), Griquas Women 10 (0)
Leopards – Tries: Malolo Mositi, Esethu Jebese, Marli George, Kamva Mniki. Conversions: Lonika Maartens (2).
Griquas – Tries: Wiandra Onke (2).
SWD Eagirls 88 (26), Pumas Women 5 (5)
SWD – Tries: Danielle Jonas, Pamela Khumalo, Jerononique Murphy, Yolandi Sampson (2), Shannon-Lee Windvogel (3), Chante Jonck (3), Antonecia Hannies, Siviwe Basweni, Nicolene Barendse. Conversions: Hannies (2), Marnazelle Rabie (3), Sampson (4).
Pumas – Try: Alucia Mathebula.
