Girl Power Rugby Academy

On Saturday, 23rd of May, international referees Zoë Naudé (our founder) and Aimee Barrett-Theron hosted a girls-only junior referee course, with 17 girls in attendance.

This was a special day, created to provide a safe space for young girls and women to learn about refereeing while feeling comfortable to ask questions. It was a great opportunity for the girls to learn from two female referees who are strong role models, showing them that becoming a referee is possible.

At Girl Power Rugby Academy, we believe in creating opportunities for girls in rugby, and we see refereeing as a valuable pathway for them to follow.

A big thank you to for allowing us to use their facilities and providing a great space for learning.

On April 18th, our founder Zoë Naudé made her Six Nations debut as a referee, an incredible achievement on one of rugby’s biggest stages.

With over 30,000 fans in attendance at Murrayfield, this moment marks a powerful milestone for women’s rugby in Scotland.

Congratulations, Zoë, a truly inspiring accomplishment!

Our first GPRA Hamilton Sea Point RFC graduates are now playing for the senior Hamilton SP RFC Women team. We have watched them grow from enthusiastic juniors playing rugby for the first time, to senior players who joined the women’s team as natural fits. A full circle moment.

We are grateful to Tayla Faulmann who has been there from the start and been a vital part in tending to their growing careers.