By AGISANANG SCUFF
16 September 2025- The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture congratulates the Women Boks on their achievements and progress at the ongoing World Cup in England, despite their loss to the New Zealand Black Ferns. The committee praised the remarkable progress made by the Women Boks, evident in their quarterfinal appearance at the World Cup.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Joe McGluwa said: “Their performance against mostly professional and semi-professional teams is commendable. SA Rugby must develop strategies for professionalism and conditioning of elite players.
“We need significant improvement in teams participating in the women’s Currie Cup, where only the Blue Bulls have a professional setup. The committee acknowledged the involvement of sponsors supporting representative teams, but financial rewards for women players should follow.”
McGluwa further said while they do not demand equal pay to the Springboks, it is essential that women be able to play rugby comfortably without financial burdens. He added that they call on South Africans to support women’s rugby, making it a sport of choice for women.
“Talent identification must start in schools, going beyond mere compliance and tick-box exercises,” said McGluwa.
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