South Africa Mourns: Springbok Women's Rugby Icon Lusanda Dumke Lost to Cancer

South Africa mourns: Springbok Women's rugby icon Lusanda Dumke lost to cancer

Join the nation as we celebrate her life and the indelible mark she has left on South Africa's sporting landscape.

South Africa rugby captain, 29, dies after very rare cancer diagnosis

South Africa international Lusanda Dumke has sadly passed away at the age of 29 following a battle with a rare cancer.

Former Bok star and Bulls Daisies skipper Lusanda Dumke dies

South Africa has a knack of producing world-class loose forwards, and Lusanda Dumke was no exception to that unofficial rule.

South Africa international captain dies aged 29 after rare cancer battle

Lusanda Dumke played for her country on 33 occasions, captaining the side on three times

RIP | Bulls and Springbok Women skipper Lusanda Dumke dies aged 29

The Blue Bulls Company (BCCo) has confirmed the devastating news of the passing of Bulls Daisies captain, Lusanda Dumke. The decorated loose forward died at the age of 29 following a battle with a rare gastric cancer. Served as captain Dumke served as captain of the Bulls Daisies from the franchise’s inception in 2023, leading the team to a historic three consecutive Women’s Premier Division titles, including the 2025 championship. She made 31 a…

Former South Africa captain dies aged 29 after cancer battle

South African rugby was left in mourning after learning of the death of ex-Springboks Women's skipper Lusanda Dumke, who died on Tuesday.