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Heroes' welcome for Africa's second-best Rugby team
Jubilant scenes erupted at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Tuesday evening as hundreds of ecstatic rugby fans turned out to welcome the Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, followi...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables expected in Harare this evening
The victorious Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, are expected to arrive in Harare on Tuesday evening following their triumph in the Rugby Africa Cup held recently in Uganda. Their success in t...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:27hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sables Path to RWC 2027
Zimbabwean rugby has re-emerged as one of Africa's most compelling sporting stories, with the national team, the Sables, charting a historic course toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. After ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 18:28hrs | 81 | by Marilyn Mutize
Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991 after beating Namibia 30-28 in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Kampala.It means they will be among 24 teams at the 2...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 21:38hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables on the brink of World Cup qualification
The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling 29-23 semi-final win over Kenya at the Nelson Man...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Mnanganwa congratulates Sables after Kenya victory
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, following their narrow but spirited 26-23 victory over Kenya in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa ...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 17:31hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dishes US$100,000 to Sables
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged US$100,000 to the Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, as part of a major show of support for their 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign.Ad...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 18:01hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean prop signs for Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Zimbabwean prop Cleopas Kundiona from French Pro D2 side USON Nevers ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 26-year-old tighthead will join the Gallaghe...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 09:53hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Tough Africa Cup draw for Zimbabwe Sables
Zimbabwe's ambitions of ending their three-decade absence from the Rugby World Cup will be tested to the limit this July when they compete in the Rugby Africa Cup, which doubles as a qualifier for the...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Siya Kolisi lands in Victoria Falls
Siya Kolisi, the South African rugby World Cup-winning captain, arrived in Victoria Falls yesterday at the invitation of Tag Rugby Trust Zimbabwe (TRTZ). The iconic rugby star has already made his mar...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:43hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Sables surge to 27th in World Rugby Rankings
The Zimbabwe men's national rugby team, the Sables, have continued their impressive ascent in world rugby, climbing two places to 27th in the latest World Rugby rankings. This milestone follows their ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
5 key Sables players ruled out of South Korea clash
Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will be missing five key players in their upcoming game against South Korea this Saturday at the South East Rugby Stadium, as they wrap up their Middle ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:35hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
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 coupl...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:16hrs | 1613 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Sables set to test their mettle in UAE, South Korea
The Sunday NewsAs part of their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will embark on a crucial tour of the United Arab ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables embark on Dubai, South Korea tours
Reigning Rugby Africa champions, the Zimbabwe Sables, are intensifying their preparations to retain their title next year with tours to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in November. As part of...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Rugby returns to Bulawayo
Rugby made a glorious return to the iconic Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday, marking a revival of the city's rich rugby heritage with Zimbabwe A's emphatic 80-6 victory over a Bulawayo Selec...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes foreign-based rugby players
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union is aiming to recruit more foreign-based players to strengthen the Sables as part of their strategy to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 08:02hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Rugby Africa Cup Champions receive heroes welcome in Zimbabwe
Rugby fans thronged Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to welcome the new African champions, Sables on Monday afternoon.The airport's arrivals section was coloured green and white d...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:41hrs | 1002 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe conquer Africa
After clinching the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup, Zimbabwe's national rugby team captain Hilton Mudariki is optimistic about the future, aiming for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Sables returned home to a jub...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Zkimbabwe's Sables end Namibia jinx
Zimbabwe 32 - 10 NamibiaZimbabwe's Sables secured a historic victory over Namibia in the 2024 Africa Cup semi-final, breaking a 23-year losing streak against their regional rivals. The last win ag...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Sables face Namibia in Africa Cup semi-final
The Zimbabwe senior men's rugby team, the Sables, faces a challenging semi-final match against Namibia in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup at the Mutesa II Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Sables secu...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:08hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Zambabwe Sables survive Uganda Cranes onslaught
Zimbabwe 22 - 20 UgandaZIMBABWE senior men's rugby team put up a brave show which saw them narrowly beating hosts Uganda 22-20 in a quarter final match of the Rugby Africa Cup played Saturday at M...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:07hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back to 20-hour power cuts
Zimbabwe is once again grappling with 20-hour power cuts, with no solution in sight until 2025 at the earliest."It's a long road ahead," Energy Minister Edgar Moyo said.Zimbabwe's peak...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Curry's 'white c*nt' incident was lost in translation
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has denied he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry in their Rugby World Cup semi-final last month, labelling the allegations against him "u...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 06:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Springboks
President Mnangagwa extended his heartfelt congratulations to the South African men's senior rugby team, the Springboks, for their triumphant victory in the Rugby World Cup held in Paris, France on Sa...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporte
Tom Curry's malicious allegation against Bongi Mbonambi dismissed
World Rugby has concluded there is "insufficient evidence" to suggest that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi racially abused England's Tom Curry.The governing body said there was "insufficient evi...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 09:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Motsoaledi's renewed bid to terminate ZEPs thwarted
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's crusade against the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) programme has hit a snag.A Full Bench of the Pretoria Division of the High Court has refused to h...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 20:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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BetZillion, operated by Spark Media LTD, serves as a reliable guide for both beginners and experienced bettors. It provides detailed reviews, expert tips, ...Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 21:49hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Cheetahs out of World Cup after Canada loss
ZIMBABWE'S national rugby sevens side the Cheetahs, will face Hong Kong in the bowl competition quarterfinals this morning after they began their campaign at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens with...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables World Cup Dream Alive
ZIMBABWE'S Sables have kept alive their dream of ending a 31-year wait to qualify for the Rugby World Cup after getting their final qualification bid off to promising start with a hard-fought 2022 Rug...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables shock higher-ranked Netherlands
Netherlands 7 - 30 ZimbabweTHE Zimbabwe senior national rugby team is oozing with confidence ahead of next week's Rugby Africa Cup after wrapping up their preparations with a dominant 30-7 win ove...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Beast Mtawarira to launch wine label in big business move
AFTER his successful rugby career, former Springbok and Sharks star Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira continues to make even bigger moves in the business world.Former Sharks strongman and 2019 Rugby Wo...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cheetahs qualify for Sevens Rugby World Cup
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup Sevens to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa in September after finishing runners-up at the Rugby Africa Men's Sevens in Uganda on Sunday.The ...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Delta launch Sable Lager
DELTA Beverages have committed to partner with the Zimbabwe Rugby Union following the launch of a new beer — Sable Lager. Speaking during the launch on Friday evening, Delta Lagers Marketing...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZRU releases Sables provisional squad
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has released an enlarged provisional Sables' squad, which also incorporates the Goshawks squad, that will do battle in the Currie Cup tournament in South Africa next mon...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nedbank renews Sables sponsorship
NEDBANK Zimbabwe has renewed sponsorship of the Sables for one more year after announcing an increase to the title sponsorship of the country's flagship rugby side.The bank‚ which has commit...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sables rise in new World Rugby rankings
THE Sables have edged closer to earning a place among the top 30 rugby nations in the world following their historic 24-22 victory over higher-ranked Brazil in the opening game of the World Rugb...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sables beat Brazil in rare rugby match
ZIMBABWE 15's rugby side, the Sables, made history by winning 24-22 the inaugural clash against Brazil in Stellenbosch, South Africa, yesterday.The Sables, ranked 34th in the world, managed to...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Sables hammered by Cheetahs
THE Sables were reminded of the amount of work to be done before their World Rugby Quadrangular Series opener against Brazil next week after losing 78-7 to a rampant Free State Cheetahs in a high prof...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Dawson names his Sables
ZIMBABWE Sables team manager Jason Maritz has announced a 27-man squad for next month's quadrangular rugby tournament that will also feature Kenya, Namibia and Brazil.The tournament – slated...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Rugby ace Muchena breaks into US Major League Rugby
HIGHLY rated USA-based rugby ace Tinashe Muchena has achieved a major milestone in his fledgling rugby career. Muchena has made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean rugby player to earn a professi...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Boost for Sables' WC bid
THE Sables have qualified for the final phase of the 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers following the withdrawal of Tunisia from Rugby Africa Cup Pool D games, which will now be held in Zimbabwe from Jul...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nebank bankrolls Sables' WC quest
NEDBANK Zimbabwe has pledged to play a leading role in ensuring the Sables achieve their goal of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being unveiled as the new headline sponsors of the senior...Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Scottish-born, New Zealand-bred rugby star relishing Zimbabwe Sables dance
HE was born in Glasgow in Scotland to Zimbabwean parents, grew up in New Zealand, where he honed his rugby skills at the famed Waikato Rugby Academy, had stints in his native country with the PRO14 si...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jay-Z signs up Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira has become the latest South African athlete to join American sports management agency Roc Nation Sports International.The 35-yea...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sables to end World Cup wait
ZIMBABWE are making a serious play to be involved in their first Rugby World Cup of the professional era, having made their two previous appearances in 1987 and 1991. We catch up with the Sables camp ...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Rugby United
IN 2023 France will host the tenth edition of the rugby World Cup. Twelve teams have already qualified for the showpiece event courtesy of finishing in the top 3 of their respective pools at the 2019 ...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:49hrs | 3 | by Mike Madoda
Pocock backs Sables World Cup 2023 bid
FORMER Australian rugby captain, David Pocock has donated a signed Wallabies shirt to Zimbabwe Rugby's fundraising initiatives for the country's senior national rugby team's bid to qualify for the 202...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mtawarira seeks to inspire next generation
ZIMBABWE-BORN South Africa rugby legend Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira has revealed that he has given his life to inspiring young Africans to chase their dreams following a successful career which culminate...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Is WWE Beast Mtawarira's next move?
Instagram was abuzz last night when Rugby World Cup winner, Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira expressed his interest in joining WWE, during an Instagram live chat with WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston."The...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:26hrs | 2 | by Agencies
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