Rugby
Sables Dominate Zambia to Retain Zambezi Challenge Cup
The Zimbabwe Sables produced a commanding performance on Sunday at Harare Sports Club, crushing Zambia 75-10 to retain the Zambezi Challenge Cup. It was a clinical and dominant display from the hosts, extending their unbeaten test run to eight consecutive matches. From the opening whistle, the Sables imposed themselves on the game, playing with intensity…
Read MoreJunior Sables Edge Sharks Academy in Thrilling Season Finale
On Sunday, 4 May, the Zimbabwe U20 Junior Sables closed their season with a thrilling 46-39 victory over the Sharks Academy U20 at Harare Sports Club. The match served as a highly anticipated rematch following their narrow 29-27 loss to the Sharks earlier in the week. The Sharks came into the fixture confident after a…
Read MoreSables Set to Ignite 2025 Test Season with Zambia Clash
Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, are poised to kick off their 2025 test season this Sunday with a much-anticipated clash against regional rivals Zambia at Harare Sports Club. Following a perfect 7-0 test match record in 2024, the Sables have surged up the World Rugby Rankings, now sitting proudly in 27th position. This upward…
Read MoreJunior Sables Fall Short Against Kenya in Barthes Trophy Thriller
The 2025 Barthes Trophy has proven to be a true learning curve for the Junior Sables, who suffered their second loss of the tournament with a narrow 21-20 defeat to Kenya’s Chipu. The match began ominously for the Sables, as early handling errors gifted Kenya possession. For two full minutes, the Chipu relentlessly attacked, phase…
Read MoreJunior 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…
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