The Betway Women\u2019s Club Championship (BWCC),<\/strong> set for October 5 to 10 in Johannesburg, will feature 16 club teams drawn from all 15 provincial unions<\/strong>, plus one wild card. Over three match days at Alberton Rugby Club, these teams will compete for the crown, while the U20 Women\u2019s Tournament expands under Betway\u2019s sponsorship<\/strong> at Queens High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jason Shield<\/strong>, Betway Africa Head of Sponsorship, said according to gsport: \u201cAs a partner and sponsor, we are constantly seeking ways to add value<\/strong> to all of the teams in the SA Rugby portfolio. Working closely with SA Rugby, we have identified a gap<\/strong> in the women\u2019s game at club rugby level and have addressed that by forming the Betway Women\u2019s Club Championship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shield said that supporting women\u2019s sport is a long-term focus<\/strong> for Betway. He added: \u201cThrough the BWCC, we have created a platform<\/strong> where so many more amateur players will be exposed to a higher level of rugby. This will form a base for SA Rugby to identify talent<\/strong> for the future. Investing in women\u2019s sport is vitally important, and as a brand, we will continue to identify opportunities<\/strong> in the women\u2019s sports going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer<\/strong> hailed the initiative as a breakthrough. \u201cThe Betway Women\u2019s Club Championship marks an important milestone<\/strong> in the development of women\u2019s rugby, providing a vital platform for players to showcase their talent at the level below provincial rugby,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 16 competing teams<\/strong> include Durban University of Technology (Sharks), Sol Plaatje University Rugby Club (Griquas), University of Limpopo (Limpopo Blue Bulls) and club stalwarts such as Walker Bay (Boland), Pirates (Lions) and Harlequins (Bulls). Split into two divisions of eight, teams will face off based on their provincial league<\/strong> standings, ensuring competitive balance<\/strong> while providing exposure for emerging talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oberholzer added: \u201cWe\u2019re not just building competitions -we\u2019re creating pathways<\/strong> for women to play, dream, and rise, and we are very grateful to Betway for coming on board as title sponsor and showing strong support<\/strong> for the women\u2019s game in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n By elevating the women\u2019s game through sponsorship, structure and visibility<\/strong>, Betway is not just backing rugby-it\u2019s shaping the future of South African women\u2019s sport.<\/p>\n\n\nBetway drives the next generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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