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Siya Kolisi Splits with Wife

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have blown the final whistle on their eight-year marriage, a love story that's had South Africa cheering from the stands. On 22 October, the couple broke the news on social media, posting a…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:16hrs | 1618 | by Staff Reporter

South Africa to keep a close eye on 2023 Six Nations

With South Africa drawn in a 2023 World Cup pool that includes both Ireland and Scotland, the Springboks will be keeping a closer eye on proceedings at this year's Six Nations Championship.The Springboks will be fully aware of the threat t…

Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 13:45hrs | 32 | by Staff Reporter

Rugby coach 'Hondo' resigns

IN what has come as a shock, Zimbabwe national men's sevens rugby coach Daniel Hondo has resigned.ZRU confirmed that Hondo had resigned with effect from Saturday.Graham Kaulback, who was Hondo's assistant, has now assumed head coach respon…

Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 06:58hrs | 31 | by Staff Reporter

All about NRL tipping competitions

Most NRL tipping competitions have been ready since early February, and Rugby fans particularly in Australia are looking forward to being part of them. Tipping competitions allow users to pick their choices & compete against a global o…

Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 12:59hrs | 33 | by Staff Writer

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira scores big at World Rugby Awards

It was yet another victory for Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira at yesterday's World Rugby Awards which were held virtually after he made it in the World Rugby's team of the decade.The Zimbabwean born prop was amongst the only three Africans that …

Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 15:26hrs | 30 | by Daniel Itai

Global rugby stars back Sables

SEVERAL former and current international rugby stars, who trace their roots to Zimbabwe have thrown their weight behind the Sables' bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup to be held in France after taking up roles as ambassadors of the team…

Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 06:54hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Rugby World Cup 2019 - Odds, Betting Tips & Results

It seems like only the other day that New Zealand lifted their second rugby world cup title in a row after beating Australia 34-17 at Twickenham. In 2019, the world's rugby giants will meet on 20th September for the Rugby World Cup in Japa…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 11:50hrs | 22 | by Staff Writer

Zimbabwe vs Zambia to be streamed Live on Sand Sport Live

Rugby fans across the world will have a chance to watch live and stream, for free, the Battle of Zambezi, an epic clash between Zimbabwe and Zambia in both teams' opening fixture in the Victoria Cup at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harar…

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:57hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Rugby Union announces women's national team to face Zambia

Zimbabwe Rugby Union has announced the squad for the Women's national team that will face Zambia Women tomorrow at the Machinery exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club.The squad features 10 players who played in the Zimbabwe Under-20 Women…

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Sables call-up 8 debutants ahead of Zambia

Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the â€˜Battle of Zambezi' against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club on Saturday â€“ this will be the opening match for both teams in the revived…

Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 21:17hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

De Villiers fires salvo at ZRU after sacking

FORMER Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has lashed out at the Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) after reports that he had been fired as the Sables' head coach. De Villiers was appointed Zimbabwe head coach in February 2018 with a mandate to qual…

Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:48hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Who will win the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens series?

Fiji climbed to the top of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens table this week by winning the London Sevens for the second year running. They secured a thumping 43-7 victory over USA at Twickenham and that saw them leapfrog USA, who beat France 31…

Published: 29 May 2019 at 20:17hrs | 19 | by Staff writer

Another Zimbabwean 'Beast' charms Sharks

LAST time a prop from Zimbabwe arrived at Sharks' Kings Park Stadium in Durban, he would turn out to be a record-breaking international player for South Africa - one of the world game's greats.The story of Tendai Mtawarira, known to world …

Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Women's seven's side coach steps down

Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) would like to announce that Abigail Kawonza has stepped down from her national team coaching position in pursuit of other top portfolios she holds with the ZRU and World Rugby.Voice recordings of Abigail Kawonza …

Published: 22 May 2019 at 20:23hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Mandivenga named Zimbabwe Rugby Academy skipper

Zimbabwe Rugby Academy has named Brendan Mandivenga as the team's captain ahead of their inaugural stint in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in South Africa.Mandivenga has since High School been one of Zimbabwe's gems as a prolific backline …

Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:50hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Acid Test for Zimbabwe Rugby Academy as they face Border Bulldogs

It will be a tough test for the Zimbabwe Rugby Academy when they face the Border Bulldogs on Sunday (April 28) at 1430hrs in the debut appearance at the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium, East London.The spirited Zimba…

Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 28 | by APO

What can new league learn from the Australian NRL?

February 2019 opened a new chapter in the history of Zimbabwean Rugby League, with four teams competing against one another for two spots in a planned six-team NRL league. Its purpose is obvious, in that it will put Zimbabwe firmly on the …

Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 13:33hrs | 37 | by Staff Writer

Chavhanga excited about new Zimbabwe role

AFTER a remarkable career which saw him rise from humble beginnings in Zimuto to become the fastest rugby player on the planet at the peak of his athletic powers, record-breaking former South Africa star wing Tonderai Chavhanga has always …

Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:54hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe paid dearly for another slow start in addition to a series of errors

Madagascar's resilience and crafty ball handling skills got earned them promotion into the Under-20 Barthes Cup after they broke the hearts of spirited Zimbabwe 25-27 at Prince Edward High School.This win for Madagascar comes of the back o…

Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 16:00hrs | 34 | by APO

2019 Rugby World Cup

Another World Cup year has finally arrived in the Rugby World as Japan get set to host the ninth edition of the competition. It is set to take place between September 20th and finishing on the 2nd of November, in what is going to be a fant…

Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 08:52hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter

A quick look at some of the teams in the upcoming 2019 NRL season

A Quick Look at Some of the Teams in the Upcoming 2019 NRL Season There's no question that 2018 was the year of the Roosters. The Sydney-based outfit outclassed, outwitted and outperformed every other NRL team up until the grand final and …

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 20 | by Tom Bewes

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira named Sharks vice-captain

Head coach Robert du Preez has announced that scrumhalf Louis Schreuder will captain the Sharks during the 2019 Super Rugby tournament. This role is not completely new to Schreuder as he captained the side in the Currie Cup playoff matches…

Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Peter de Villiers to quit Sables

ZIMBABWE national rugby team coach Peter de Villiers could fail to see out his two-year contract as Sables coach after revealing that he is considering quitting his post due to family reasons.The 61-year-old former Springbok coach told the…

Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:57hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Rugby Revolution: How Victory and the Internet are Changing Perceptions

When it comes to rugby in Africa, South Africa has always been the game's continental home. Although the country's reputation had been established before 2007, the Springbokâ€™s Rugby World Cup victory over England cemented their reputatio…

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:09hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean born shows why he is the class act of international rugby

Wallaby David Pocock has again shown why he is the class act of international rugby.According to the Stuff website, rather than chasing play, Pocock went to the aid of All Black Ryan Crotty immediately after the centre was floored by a hit…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 08:28hrs | 18 | by Sport24

Tendai Mtawarira tops SA Super Rugby's highest earners

ZIMBABABWE-BORN Springboks legend Tendai Mtawarira is the highest-earning South African rugby player in the Super Rugby competition after pocketing R3 744 796 last season, according to reports from South Africa.The 33-year-old loosehead pr…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:58hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Zimbabwe Sables incorporate the RWC7s Cheetahs into their structure

HARARE - On Saturday 4 August 2018, Zimbabwe will face Namibia at the newly renovated Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe began its 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign on a lukewarm note with a draw and two consecutive losses away, le…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 07:41hrs | 17 | by APO

Beast surprises Milton rugby team

CELEBRATED rugby star, Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira, made a surprise visit to Milton High School's first team rugby, the Milton Elephants, and gave a motivational talk and held a mini training session at the school on Tuesday.Mtawarira, who be…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:14hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Tunisia blame Zim over rugby accommodation debacle

The Tunisia Rugby Union has hit back with a strongly worded statement following revelations that the Zimbabwe national team were forced to sleep on the streets of Tunis on Monday night. On Tuesday, Rugby Africa issued a statement apologisi…

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 17:15hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe national rugby team forced to sleep on the streets of Tunisia

The Zimbabwe rugby team has reportedly taken to sleeping on the streets of Tunisia allegedly as a result lack of funds.The Zimbabweans, who lost 45-36 to Kenya in a Rugby World Cup qualifier last weekend, are in the north African country t…

Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 09:54hrs | 22 | by News24

Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Final Touches Made as Kenya Readies for Zimbabwe

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Kenya Simbas and Zimbabwe held their final touches on Friday at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi Kenya ahead of their Saturday's clash from 3pm local time.Sables head coach Peter de Villiers conducted the afternoon session …

Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 18:30hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes

Sables coach's moment of truth

OVER the course of his storied coaching career, that stretches over two decades, Sables coach Peter de Villiers has been called many things.Charismatic, seasoned, pioneer, wordsmith not to mention infamous, rabble-rouser, rambler and it ha…

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:19hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Peter de Villiers prepares Zim for World Cup challenge

Zimbabwe, under the guidance of former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, are preparing to continue their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign.The Rugby Africa Gold Cup will take place in two weekends' time where six teams will take pa…

Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: De Villiers urges youth to aim high

ZIMBABWE senior rugby team coach, Peter de Villiers has challenged youngsters who participated in the third edition of the AMG Global Junior Rugby Coaching Festival at Falcon College to have self belief in order to achieve their dreams.Add…

Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:44hrs | 17 | by Staffr eporter

Zimbabwe seeks spot at 2019 World Cup

IT was certainly one of the more surprising appointments of 2018 when Peter De Villiers was announced as Zimbabwe's new head coach in February.His considerable task is to guide the country to their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 and only…

Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:14hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Peter de Villiers gets assistants

IT keeps getting better for the Sables with the Zimbabwe senior rugby side yesterday getting two more key members to coach Peter de Villiers's technical crew as they step up their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers.Former South Afri…

Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Sables to play Barbarian Lions

AS part of preparations for the 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, the Zimbabwe senior national team will next month play against Barbarians Lions from South Africa.Zimbabwe Rugby Union president, Aaron Jani said the Lions development side w…

Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:45hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Appoints a former South African coach as the New National XV's Head Coach

CAPE TOWN - Peter de Villiers has officially been appointed this morning as the new head coach of Zimbabwe's national team ("the Sables"). His mission is to qualify the team for the next Rugby World Cup (Japan, 20th September - 2nd Novembe…

Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 12:17hrs | 22 | by APO

Peter de Villiers named Zimbabwe coach

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Zimbabwe national team.READ: I warned Allister about SA Rugby - Peter de VilliersDe Villiers, who described the appointment as the "greatest day of my …

Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 12:59hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean-born Williams lights up English rugby

Watch Mike Williams on the pitch and you'll see a physical, hard-working forward hitting rucks and making tackles.Off it though, the Zimbabwean-born Leicester Tigers flanker has developed a love of clay pigeon shooting and a barbecue club.…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:47hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

All Blacks 57 - 0 Springbok

The All Blacks eclipsed their record for a winning margin against a Springbok team that was notched the previous time these teams met as they routed their old foe 57-0 in a Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at QBE Stadium in Albany on …

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:18hrs | 19 | by Supersport

Former players donate kit to Highlanders Rugby FC

FORMER players have donated new playing kit to Highlanders Rugby Football Club for use in the Intercity League.Highlanders Rugby Football Club chairman Themba Phiri received the donation of 23 jerseys and shorts, and 26 pairs of socks from…

Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Stampede in Harare

TOURING Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais says Zimbabwe should try and forge more partnerships with the South Africa rugby system to enhance the opportunities of growing the sport in the country.Marais, who led a strong delegation of …

Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 05:53hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers go to Zimbabwe

MORE than 30 former and current Springbok talents will be on show next Saturday when Zimbabwe host top South Africa franchises for the DHL Super Rugby Weekend at the National Sports Stadium.The event, now in its second year, will feature t…

Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 11:11hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Rugby stalwart launches academy in Mutare

Mutare born and rugby stalwart who is based at Celcy Sharks Sevens Academy Ngoni Chibuwe has launched a rugby academy in Mutare to give back to the community that nurtured him.Driven by the passion to give back and contribute to the develo…

Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 15:47hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe Rugby union hunt for new coach's to work for free

Zimbabwe Rugby Union is seeking to engage new   Sables head  coach and team manager.However, it is offering no salaries for the positions.The contract is a four year one renewable every 12 months.The union accepted Cyprian M…

Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:12hrs | 23 | by Thobekile Zhou

Bulawayo-born rugby star in England squad

BULAWAYO-born rugby star Michael Williams continues to make great strides in his career after he was included in a 45-men provisional elite England training squad for a pre-season camp which started yesterday and ends tomorrow. Williams, a…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:46hrs | 16 | by Sports Reporter

Zimbabwe Sables apologise for Kenyan humiliation

The Zimbabwe senior men's rugby team, the Sables, have apologised for the poor performance during the 61-15 mauling at the hands of Kenya last weekend during the Africa Cup Group 1A match at the Police Grounds.The Sables face Uganda next w…

Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 18:52hrs | 18 | by Sports reporter

Tag Rugby fights against gender stereotype

Tag rugby has been identified as a sport which challenges gender stereotyping as it has a team which compromises both femininities and encourages women to participate in activities which were previously reserved for males.Tendai Shamu who …

Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 14:41hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter

Matebele Warriors' hopes shattered

BULAWAYO'S Matabeleland Warriors surrendered a narrow 5-3 halftime lead to lose 17-26 to Old Hararians in the semi-final of the Gold Cup qualifiers played at Hartsfield Stadium on Saturday.Warriors, the top team in the Matabeleland Rugby F…

Published: 24 May 2016 at 06:45hrs | 27 | by Ricky Zililo

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