Rugby

The Zimbabwe Sables are gearing up for a huge opportunity when they take on South Africa ‘A’ at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June 2026. The fixture forms part of a blockbuster double-header, serving as the curtain-raiser to the clash between the Springboks and the Barbarians, placing Zimbabwe firmly…

The much-anticipated return of the Battle of the Zambezi will see the Zimbabwe Sables take on Zambia on the 25th of April at Harare Sports Club, marking the start of the 2026 test season. While some fans have questioned the fixture — especially after last year’s dominant win by over 50 points — there is…

Zimbabwe’s preparations for the upcoming World Rugby Nations Cup are already gathering momentum, with a Zimbabwe A side currently touring South Africa to build depth and sharpen combinations. Head coach Piet Benade has selected a squad made up entirely of locally based players, including a number of promising youngsters under the age of 23 —…

When the pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup were drawn earlier today, Zimbabwe’s Sables found themselves in Pool F along with rugby heavyweights England, Wales and Tonga. As a proud Zimbabwean fan, this is our moment — and what a challenge lies ahead. Currently, England sit at world ranking number 3, making them one…

Harare Sports Club was the stage for a historic moment in Zimbabwean rugby as the inaugural Grid Cup concluded with the Sun Rays lifting the trophy in a thrilling finale. In a groundbreaking initiative led by Kyros Sports and title sponsor Grid Cup, franchise rugby made its debut in Zimbabwe — and it delivered exactly…

The Lady Cheetahs represented Zimbabwe with determination, passion and clear signs of growth at the World Rugby Sevens Qualifiers held in Nairobi, Kenya, finishing the tournament in 7th place after a competitive and spirited campaign. Despite limited preparation time, the Zimbabwean side demonstrated encouraging potential, teamwork and technical improvement against some of the continent’s strongest…

Harare Sports Club hosted an energetic weekend of rugby as the Zambezi 7s returned, bringing together some of the region’s strongest sevens sides for a fast-paced and competitive showcase. The event highlighted the continued growth of sevens rugby in Southern Africa, with Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs producing exciting phases of play, improved defensive organisation, and flashes of…

Zimbabwe’s Sables will walk onto the biggest stage in rugby in 2027, joining the elite company of nations who have already secured their place at the Rugby World Cup in Australia. For the first time since 1991, Zimbabwe will compete against the game’s giants, and the scale of the challenge is immense. The qualified teams…

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…