Rugby

The Zimbabwe Sables are Africa Cup champions after defeating Namibia 30-28 in a nail-biting final on Saturday, securing their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Sydney — their first World Cup qualification since 1991. Played in Kampala, Uganda, the final was a titanic battle between two of Africa’s rugby powerhouses. The Sables, fresh…

The stage is set for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup final this Saturday, with Zimbabwe’s Sables taking on arch-rivals Namibia in what promises to be a colossal showdown. A victory not only secures continental bragging rights but also books a ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Sydney — a tournament Zimbabwe hasn’t qualified…

The Zimbabwe Sables staged a remarkable comeback to edge Kenya’s Simbas 32-29 in a thrilling Rugby Africa Cup semi-final on Sunday, booking their place in the final and keeping their Rugby World Cup hopes alive. It was a fiercely contested battle in Kampala, with Kenya leading for large spells of the game. The Simbas imposed…

The stage is set for a titanic showdown this Sunday at 3pm as the Zimbabwe Sables take on the Kenya Simbas in the semi-finals of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025. With a place in the final – and a step closer to World Cup qualification – on the line, expect fireworks at kickoff. The head-to-head…

Zimbabwe’s Sables delivered a commanding performance against Morocco in the first quarter-final of the Rugby Africa Cup, overcoming tricky weather and a physical Moroccan side to claim a dominant 43-8 victory in Kampala, Uganda. The match kicked off under a relentless drizzle that made handling and footing a real challenge for both teams. Morocco started…

Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, have revealed a formidable 31-man squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup set for July 8–19 in Kampala, Uganda. Captain Hilton Mudariki will lead the side as they depart this Saturday for a showdown at Mandela National Stadium, kicking off their campaign against Morocco on July 8.  Head coach…

Zimbabwe XV faced off against Zimbabwe A over the weekend in a crucial internal match aimed at fine-tuning preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup in July, where the Sables will be defending their title. With high stakes and limited time, head coach Piet Benade used the encounter to assess player readiness, provide valuable game time,…

The Cheetahs headed to the Mauritius 7s over the weekend with hopes of lifting the title – and while the trophy narrowly eluded them, the team put on an encouraging performance that brought home a well-earned bronze medal. In the group stages, the Cheetahs showed dominance and composure. They opened with a confident 31-17 win…

Zimbabwe’s national sevens team, the Cheetahs, have named a powerful 12-man squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Sevens Cup set for the 21st and 22nd of June in Mauritius — and anticipation is sky-high. Head coach Ricky Chirengende has stuck with a solid core, retaining key names such as Godfrey Magaramombe, Ryan Musumhi, Tapiwa Malenga…

The Zimbabwe Sables were given a real scare in Lusaka over the weekend, narrowly defeating the Zambian Eagles 25-19 in the return leg of the Zambezi Challenge Cup. Just three weeks ago, the Sables stormed to a dominant 70-15 victory at Harare Sports Club, but this time around, Zambia came out with purpose, grit and…