Rugby

Zimbabwe’s Junior Sables signed off their Uganda tour in impressive fashion, defeating the hosts’ Under-20 side 53-32 in an entertaining international Test at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala. The result provided an ideal conclusion to Zimbabwe’s time in Uganda, with the Junior Sables producing a commanding first-half performance to take a 31-6 lead into the…

Zimbabwe bounced back from their semi-final disappointment to secure third place in the Performance Division of the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy with a convincing 38-12 victory over Tunisia at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Junior Sables produced a much-improved performance after looking out of sorts in their 35-23 semi-final defeat to…

The Zimbabwe Sables concluded their World Rugby Nations Cup July campaign without a victory, but the tour offered far more than the results alone suggest. Facing three Rugby World Cup-qualified nations in Tonga, the United States and Canada, the African champions were tested against opposition that regularly competes at the highest level of the game.…

The Zimbabwe Sables produced another determined display in the World Rugby Nations Cup but ultimately fell 31-15 to hosts USA in Charlotte. Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives for Piet Benade’s side as they continue to test themselves against quality international opposition ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Zimbabwe recovered well after…

Zimbabwe’s Sables may have opened their World Rugby Nations Cup campaign with defeat, but the performance against Tonga offered encouraging signs of resilience and progress as they continue building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Facing a physically powerful and experienced Tongan side, the Sables were tested throughout the contest. Despite the result, Zimbabwe showed…

The Zimbabwe Sables have departed for the United States ahead of the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup, where they will face three formidable opponents over the next three weeks in what promises to be one of their biggest tests since qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The African champions begin their campaign against Tonga…

The Zimbabwe Sables received an important reality check in their preparations for the upcoming Nations Series after going down 40-0 to South Africa ‘A’ at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. While the scoreline was convincing, the fixture was always about more than the result for a Zimbabwe side continuing its journey…

The Zimbabwe Sables are entering the final stages of preparation ahead of one of the biggest fixtures in recent memory as they prepare to take on South Africa ‘A’ this weekend. The match represents another significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s rugby resurgence following their qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and regardless of the result,…

Zimbabwe’s Sables continued their steady preparations for a massive international season with a hard-fought 17-7 victory over Zambia in the second leg of the Zambezi Challenge at Hartsfield Stadium in Bulawayo. The result not only secured regional bragging rights but also provided another valuable step forward as the team gears up for bigger tests ahead,…

Zimbabwe’s Sables returned to international action with a hard-fought 43-31 win over Zambia at Harare Sports Club, but the performance showed there is still work to be done as they build momentum for the season ahead. After nearly nine months without a Test match, the Sables looked slightly off rhythm at times, with signs of…