Springbok Women Clinch Fourth Rugby Africa Title as Kenya Finish Strong Against Uganda
South Africa defeat Madagascar 61–17 to seal third consecutive title in Antananarivo; Kenya overpower Uganda 47–0 to claim second place.
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar– South Africa have claimed their fourth consecutive Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title, overpowering hosts Madagascar 61-17 on Sunday. Earlier, Kenya secured second place with a commanding 47-0 win over neighbours Uganda.
The Springbok Women have turned Antananarivo into a happy hunting ground, with this latest victory marking their third straight triumph in the Malagasy capital—and their fourth overall title in the tournament’s history.
Left winger Patience Mokone, powerful inside-centre Aphiwe Ngwevu, and the silky fullback Byrhandre Dolf each grabbed a brace of tries, as South Africa eased past the hosts with clinical execution and pace.
There were also tries from flanker Ntsako Tshauke, right-winger Simamkele Namba, and replacement winger Nomawethu Mabenge, in a match that showcased the Springboks’ depth and attacking sharpness.
Earlier in the day, Kenya’s forwards were thoroughly impressive in their dominance of set-pieces in the East African derby, their powerful pack laying down a huge marker in the first half.
The Lionesses forwards used the maul and scrum as an effective weapon, racing to a 20-0 first-half lead courtesy of tries from tight-head prop Natasha Emali, veteran number Sheila Chajira, flanker Naomi Amunni and inside-centre Faith Levoi.
Substitute Stellah Wafula scored twice after coming in on the wing, with replacement half-back Edith Nariaka also dotting down.
While the final day’s scorelines were emphatic, they didn’t fully reflect the competitive nature of this year’s tournament—one that delivered fierce, physical contests and high-level rugby throughout.
With the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England fast approaching this August, South Africa will take great confidence from their performances in Madagascar. The Springbok women will head to the global stage better prepared, having tested themselves and come out on top once again in Africa.
Organised by Rugby Africa (www.rugbyafrique.com), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, in partnership with the Madagascar Rugby Union, the tournament took place at Stade Makis in Antananarivo, which previously hosted the 2023 and 2024 editions.
Match Day 1: Saturday 07 June 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
- 13:00 – South Africa (62) vs Uganda (7)
- 15:00 – Kenya (28) vs Madagascar (5)
Match Day 2: Wednesday 11 June 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
- 13:00 – South Africa (19) vs Kenya (12)
- 15:00 – Madagascar (20) vs Uganda (24)
Match Day 3: Sunday 15 June 2025 (Local Time) (EAT)
- 13:00 – Kenya (47) vs Uganda (0)
- 15:00 – South Africa (61) vs Madagascar (17)
Written By Enock Muchinjo
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