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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 1H 8M

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

from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp

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-1708This 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 CupWhy sponsorship and structure still matterWhat South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nationsWhy girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issueHow her grandmother helped shape her lifelessons on discipline, adversity, and beliefher message to the next generation of female athletesChapters:00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show03:34 What changed after the World Cup?07:23 Recognition and role models12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final18:05 What South Africa still lacks28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support56:24 Advice for young female athletes1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure1:06:06 Final thanksFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampListen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone who cares about rugby, growth, and opportunity.

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-1708This 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 CupWhy sponsorship and structure still matterWhat South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nationsWhy girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issueHow her grandmother helped shape her lifelessons on discipline, adversity, and beliefher message to the next generation of female athletesChapters:00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show03:34 What changed after the World Cup?07:23 Recognition and role models12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final18:05 What South Africa still lacks28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support56:24 Advice for young female athletes1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure1:06:06 Final thanksFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampListen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone who cares about rugby, growth, and opportunity.

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