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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 ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:16hrs | 1083 | 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 a...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 13:45hrs | 10 | 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 effec...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 06:58hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
All about NRL tipping competitions
Most NRL tipping competitions have been ready since early February, and ...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 12:59hrs | 13 | 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 Rugb...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 15:26hrs | 15 | 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...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 06:54hrs | 17 | 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 2...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 11:50hrs | 5 | 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...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:57hrs | 5 | 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 H...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables call-up 8 debutants ahead of Zambia
Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the ‘Battle of Zambezi' against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 21:17hrs | 7 | 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 coa...Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:48hrs | 4 | 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 thumpi...Published: 29 May 2019 at 20:17hrs | 4 | 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 Sou...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | 5 | 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 t...Published: 22 May 2019 at 20:23hrs | 4 | 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 Af...Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:50hrs | 4 | 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 t...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 11 | 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...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 13:33hrs | 18 | 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 athl...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:54hrs | 5 | 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 spirite...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 16:00hrs | 12 | 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 pla...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 08:52hrs | 5 | 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 ...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 5 | 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 r...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:52hrs | 4 | 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 considerin...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:57hrs | 4 | 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 bef...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:09hrs | 5 | 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 ...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 08:28hrs | 4 | 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...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:58hrs | 21 | 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 Af...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 07:41hrs | 4 | 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 moti...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:14hrs | 8 | 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 th...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 17:15hrs | 4 | 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 lo...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 09:54hrs | 5 | 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...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 18:30hrs | 4 | 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.Ch...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:19hrs | 11 | 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....Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | 4 | 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 Coa...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:44hrs | 4 | 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....Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:14hrs | 5 | 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 technic...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | 5 | 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 ...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:45hrs | 5 | 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...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 12:17hrs | 5 | 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 S...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 12:59hrs | 4 | 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 Zimbabwea...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:47hrs | 4 | 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 t...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:18hrs | 4 | 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...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | 7 | 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 ...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 05:53hrs | 4 | 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 R...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 11:11hrs | 4 | 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 co...Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 15:47hrs | 5 | 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...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:12hrs | 4 | 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 tr...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:46hrs | 4 | 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 wee...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 18:52hrs | 4 | 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 wome...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 14:41hrs | 4 | 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 pl...Published: 24 May 2016 at 06:45hrs | 4 | by Ricky Zililo
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