Delta Drone Women’s Sevens Rugby team is empowering young women and raising the standard of female rugby in South Africa.
Pretoria, South Africa (14 August 2025) – The Delta Drone Women Sevens Rugby Team NPC is one of South Africa’s most inspiring sporting programmes, producing top-tier female athletes while giving young women opportunities to succeed both on and off the field. Over the past 20 years, the team has produced 33 Springbok women players, alongside many others who have gone on to professional or semi-professional rugby careers.
The organisation supports its players not only through rugby but also academically. They provide scholarships, bursaries, and awards, along with career guidance and educational enrichment for students at the University of Pretoria. Giving a holistic approach, it ensures that players grow as both athletes and individuals.
Participation in local and international tournaments is central to the development of the team. For those studying physical education and sports science, exposure to international events is crucial, giving them experience that strengthens both their studies and future careers. The programme also develops coaches and administrators, building a structure that contributes to South African rugby at every level.
The team is preparing to compete in the FASU African University Cup Sevens from 9–12 October in Kenya. Following recent successes at the Toulon 7’s, Lyons 7’s, and Centrale 7’s Paris tournaments, they are seeking support to cover flights, accreditation, accommodation, transport, and meals, a total of R217,020 for 17 players and staff. The team hopes to bring the trophy back home, following their win as African Champions in 2021.
Delta Drone Women Sevens is more than just rugby. It is a community where young women are encouraged to develop athletic excellence, leadership skills, and life-changing opportunities. Their story demonstrates that with hard work, determination, and teamwork, dreams can be turned into reality.
The team invites anyone who can help to support these young women as they continue to make history, inspire the next generation, and show that women’s rugby in South Africa is strong, competitive, and here to stay.
Should you want to touch base, you can reach out via email here to Riaan van der Merwe, Director of the Delta Drone Women’s Sevens Team NPC or visit the website here.
Sources: Supplied
Don’t ever miss the Good Things. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google.
Do you have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or click the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes there’s good news around us. In the Good Things Guy podcast, you’ll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories:
Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African.
by 