# Rugby: The Springbok Women have gone down 40-27 to Ireland in the first of two W15 Global Series Tests at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town yesterday. South Africa trailed 21-17 at half-time after an entertaining first half in which both teams scored three tries. Aseza Hele, Vainah Ubisi, Maria Tshiremba, Lerato Makua and Alichia Arries crossed for the hosts. Ireland scored six tries to secure victory. The teams meet again at Athlone Stadium next Saturday.
Rugby: Springbok Women loses to Ireland in first of two W15-Global Series Tests