Rugby
Junior Sables Bounce Back with Dominant Win Over Tunisia in Barthes Trophy
After a disappointing loss to Namibia that shook both morale and momentum, the Junior Sables responded in emphatic fashion on Tuesday with a commanding 78-20 victory over Tunisia in the 2025 Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy. The win comes at a crucial time, reviving hopes and pride after a bruising 41-22 defeat at the hands of…
Read MoreJunior Sables Fall Short in Spirited Comeback Against Namibia at 2025 Barthes Trophy
The 2025 Barthes Trophy kicked off on Saturday, 19 April, in Harare, bringing together the continent’s best under-20 rugby sides. Zimbabwe’s Junior Sables opened their campaign against a determined Namibian side looking to avenge last year’s heated encounter. From the opening whistle, the Junior Sables struggled to settle into the game, making handling errors and…
Read MoreMarasta Dethrone HSC in Thrilling Nedbank Challenge Cup Finale
In what will be remembered as a classic instalment of Zimbabwean rugby, Old Hararians Sports Club—affectionately known as Marasta—clinched the fourth edition of the Nedbank Challenge Cup with a dramatic 25–20 victory over the defending champions, Harare Sports Club. Staged at the iconic Harare Sports Club ground, the final delivered everything it promised: intensity, flair,…
Read MoreNedbank Rugby Challenge Cup Round 2: Junior Sables Test Their Mettle Against Ruthless Old Hararians
Round 2 of the Nedbank Rugby Challenge Cup served up a fiery fixture that had all the ingredients of a classic: youth vs experience, rising talent vs national pedigree, and pride on the line. The Junior Sables, riding high after an impressive victory over Old Georgians in Round 1, walked into a lion’s den as…
Read MoreNedbank Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Recap: Sables’ Resilience Meets Grassroots’ Developmental Strides
Round 1 of the Nedbank Rugby Cup Challenge delivered compelling narratives as the Junior Sables clashed with Old Georgians in a physically demanding encounter. The Junior Sables, Zimbabwe’s U20 squad, endured a shaky start, struggling to impose structure in the opening exchanges. However, a breakthrough try in the 7th minute momentarily settled nerves. Old Georgians’…
Read MoreNedbank Rugby Challenge Cup Returns with Focus on Growth, Inclusivity, and Future Stars
The fourth edition of the Nedbank Rugby Challenge Cup kicks off this weekend at Harare Sports Club, cementing its status as Zimbabwe’s favourite rugby festival. Designed to elevate the sport at all levels, this year’s spectacle blends high-octane senior men’s clashes with groundbreaking opportunities for women’s rugby, youth development, and critical squad selections ahead of…
Read MoreJunior Sables Triumph Over Outback Barbarians in Hard-Fought Contest
The Junior Sables secured a gritty 39-33 victory over the touring Outback Barbarians in a fiercely contested match at Hartsfield in Bulawayo yesterday. While the win is a positive result for Zimbabwe’s U20 side, the performance exposed areas that require improvement, particularly in set-pieces and defensive organisation. The Junior Sables struggled to find their rhythm…
Read MorePitbulls Reign Supreme: Unbeaten Streak Culminates in Eighth U20 Title Triumph
Zimbabwe’s U20 rugby giants, the Pitbulls, further etched their name into domestic rugby history this weekend, securing their eighth title in nine seasons with a hard-fought 33-17 victory over Old Hararians. The win not only completed back-to-back unbeaten campaigns in 2024 and 2025 but also paraded their status as the nation’s premier age-grade side. Under…
Read MoreJunior Sables U20 Gear Up for Clash Against Touring Outback Barbarians
Zimbabwe’s Junior Sables U20 will face a formidable test of skill and strategy on the nineteenth of March as they take on the touring Outback Barbarians at 15:30 in Bulawayo. This thrilling encounter forms part of the Barbarians’ six-match Southern Africa tour, which includes fixtures in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. For the Junior…
Read MoreOld Hararians U20: Redemption Beckons Against Pitbulls in Paramount Garment League Final
For the first time since 2022, Old Hararians U20 Rugby Club has clawed its way back to the Paramount Garment League final, setting the stage for a titanic showdown against the seven-time reigning champions, Pitbulls, this Saturday, the fifteenth of March, at Harare Sports Club. This resurgence marks a significant turnaround for a side that,…
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