Nadine Roos | Springbok Women, World Cup & Women’s Rugby

Springbok Women star Nadine Roos joins Coach G for a powerful conversation on the real state of women’s rugby in South Africa. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This episode goes beyond World Cup headlines and social media moments. Nadine opens up about what has changed, what still needs to change, and the personal journey that shaped her into one of the most exciting players in the game. Inside this episode: The reality for Springbok Women after the World Cup Why sponsorship and structure still matter What South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nations Why girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issue How her grandmother helped shape her life lessons on discipline, adversity, and belief her message to the next generation of female athletes Chapters: 00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa 01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show 03:34 What changed after the World Cup? 07:23 Recognition and role models 12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final 18:05 What South Africa still lacks 28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles 35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother 43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income 49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support 56:24 Advice for young female athletes 1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure 1:06:06 Final thanks Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Listen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone who cares about rugby, growth, and opportunity.