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High-Stakes Final Round in Women’s Premier Division

The Bulls Daisies have all but secured home ground advantage in the final of the 2025 Women’s Premier Division in Pretoria on 29 March, so most eyes will be on the Rosina Paarwater Stadium in Bellville, where the other finalist for this year’s title will be determined when the league phase concludes on Saturday.

DHL Western Province will host Sanlam Boland Dames in what can be seen as the semi-final in the shortened version of the competition, which was played over a single round this year in order to assist the Springbok Women with their Rugby World Cup preparations.

The Dames (26 points) only need to draw this match to finish second, but very few sides would accept that gamble and the visitors will be chasing a Western Cape derby victory at all cost.

The visitors from Boland can even sneak into top spot on the log, but for that to happen, they have to win with a try-scoring bonus-point and hope the Daisies don’t get any log points from their final league fixture, at home against the Free State Women.

For DHL WP, currently on 25 points, a more adventurous approach might be needed as they need the win to finish in second place.

The two Western Cape sides are well matched, but the key will be in the Dames’ backline, where a number of Springbok incumbents are firing on all cylinders. Expect Aseza Hele to also be a significant influence. The Springbok No 8 has scored 11 tries already this season and is one of the most influential players in the competition.

The WP side cannot be written off though. They are a classic example of resilience and off the cuff play, with strike runners such as Shaunique Hess and Voice Ndou clinical on any given day.

The Daisies need only one log point out of their round seven match against the Free Staters at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to secure top spot for the third time in as many years. Given their dominance this season – they are on a perfect 30 log points from their six games – it seems a fait accompli that they will do so again.

The Bulls’ dominance lies in their pack and a game plan where their loose forwards are well utilised as attackers out wide, with heaps of tries as a result. The Free Staters are well coached, but their lack of experience against a side with 19 international players will make it a tough mission in the capital.

There are only bragging rights at stake in the Eastern Cape derby on Friday, when the Border Ladies host the EP Queens at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane to kick off the final round.

Border should have enough left in the tank to maintain their fourth place on the log, but a match between these neighbours always delivers the tightest of derbies. The Queens tasted victory only once this year, recently against the Golden Lions Women, but whether that momentum will last for the trip up the N2 remains to be seen.

The wooden spoon is at stake at Noordeheuwel High School in Krugersdorp where the Golden Lions Women host the Sharks Women.

The Gauteng side came close on numerous occasions, but failed to seal the deal and face finishing at the bottom of the log. They have actually outscored their coastal opponents with 18 tries to 17 so they have the attacking abilities, especially when play is moved to Thobile Msizazwe, with the right wing having scored six tries in as many matches.

A big win will give the KZN team some reward for a season of what-ifs and few will be surprised if they deliver that one big performance that has been evading them thus far.

Match information:

Border Ladies vs EP Queens

Date: Friday, 21 March

Venue: Sisa Dukashe Stadium, Mdantsane

Kick-off: 12h00

Referee: Siyanda Pikoli

Bulls Daisies v Free State Women

Date: Saturday, 22 March

Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Kick-off: 12h00

Referee: Angie Bezuidenhout

TV: SS Variety 1

Golden Lions Women v Sharks Women

Date: Saturday, 22 March

Venue: Noordheuwel High School, Krugersdorp

Kick-off: 12h30

Referee: Stiaan Marx

DHL Western Province vs Sanlam Boland Dames

Date: Saturday, 22 March

Venue: Rosina Paarwater Stadium, Bellville

Kick-off: 12h30

Referee: Richard Bruno

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