Springbok Women’s World Cup run shows the power of investing in women’s sport – Stanley Raubenheimer (former coach)

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with sports journalist Mike Greenaway, former Springbok Thando Manana, and former Bok Women's coach Stanley Raubenheimer.

Listen below (skip to 37.47 for this one):

They may not have brought home the silverware (yet), but the Springbok Women had a historic run at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. 

The ladies in green and gold produced their most successful campaign, advancing to the quarterfinals for the very first time.

They were unfortunately knocked out by the reigning champions, New Zealand, over the weekend. 

“It just shows what can happen if people and organisations are really prepared to put resources behind the team. The proof of the pudding was in the eating.” 

– Stanley Raubenheimer, former Bok Women's coach

“We are going to see women’s rugby move to another level because of what these ladies have done on the field and because of their stories off of it.” 

– Mike Greenaway, sports journalist

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