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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, following their historic triumph at the Rugby …

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 394 | 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 the tournament has secured them a covete…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:27hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

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 2027 World Cup in Australia.They will be making …

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 21:38hrs | 615 | 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 Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, yesterday.The hard-fought t…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 201 | 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 Cup in Uganda on Sunday.The Sables, und…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 17:31hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Sables cruise psst Morocco in Rugby Africa cup opener

Zimbabwe's Sables launched their Rugby Africa Cup campaign in emphatic style on Tuesday, thumping Morocco's Atlas Lions 43-08 to secure a place in the tournament semi-finals.Flyhalf Ian Prior delivered a commanding man-of-the-match perform…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 13:29hrs | 214 | 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 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 171 | 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 East and Asia tour. This tour has alrea…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:35hrs | 170 | 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 Emirates (UAE) and South Korea in November. Thi…

Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Former Wallabies star to represent Zimbabwe Sables

Former Australian Wallabies centre Kyle Godwin has officially been cleared by World Rugby to represent Zimbabwe, his country of birth, in international rugby competitions. Godwin, who was born in Harare, arrived in the capital yesterday at…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 14:47hrs | 1585 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors bemoan state of vocational centres

Bulawayo councillors have raised concerns over the poor condition and shortage of vocational training centres (VTCs) in the city, urging for immediate action to address the issue.During a recent full council meeting, Ward 29 Councillor Roy…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:18hrs | 84 | 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 against Namibia was in 2001 at the Confederat…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lady Sables edge Zambians

In a closely contested match, Zimbabwe's Women's National Rugby Team, the Lady Sables, secured a thrilling 26-25 victory over Zambia in Lusaka on Saturday. This win is significant as it reverses their previous defeat against Zambia in Hara…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 15:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Sables coach not impressed

Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team coach, Piet Benade, expressed dissatisfaction despite their 22-17 victory over Zambia at Lusaka Rugby Stadium. This win marked their second encounter in two months, following a previous 32-28 victory at P…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Junior Sables go down fighting against Scotland

ZIMBABWE'S Under-20 rugby team put on a thrilling second half performance but their efforts were in vain as they  began their World Rugby Under 20 Trophy campaign against Scotland with a 64-33 defeat in their Pool A opener at Nyayo St…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:18hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe will be a net power exporter'

ZIMBABWE has commenced several programmes to improve power generation and plug a crippling electricity deficit.The projects are at various stages of completion.Our business reporter, Freeman Makopa (FM) caught up with Gloria Magombo (GM), …

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Chinese will cost Zanu-PF votes

The history of Zimbabwean elections would never be complete without a loud enough reference to one big patch on our map. This place they call Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP) in Mashonaland East province.In all elections since independence in …

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 15 | by Tawanda Majoni

Mounting concerns over breach of ethical journalism

The names of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two Washington Post reporters who gained international eminence as premier investigative journalists, following their investigation and exposure of the Watergate Scandal have remained embed…

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:51hrs | 25 | by Geoffrey Nyarota

Zimbabwe, UK in diplomatic breakthrough?

DIPLOMATIC relations between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe have been escalated to the highest political level, breaking a two-decade long impasse in a major breakthrough for Harare's re-engagement drive.President Mnangagwa last week enga…

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:08hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

It's a cruel world for black people

So the world decided to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, last week to try and save the planet from what we are told could be an imminent apocalypse caused by rising global temperatures.Well, Bishop Lazi has always been fascinated by this cold …

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:08hrs | 15 | by Bishop Lazarus

Zambia suffers major power outage

Copper-rich Zambia suffered a major power outage affecting most parts of the country on Friday after a problem at an important hydropower station, and the state utility said it was working to restore supply."There has been loss of generati…

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

NetOne intensifies electronic airtime recharge

THE mobile markets in Africa are for the most part prepaid, with the traditional means of distribution being the sale of scratch cards.It is no secret that this distribution channel has brought its own fair share of challenges and the coun…

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:07hrs | 15 | 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 profile warm-up game at the Toyota Stadium …

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:05hrs | 10 | 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 national fifteens rugby team ahead of …

Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Cheetahs face tough route to Tokyo

A TOUGH test awaits Zimbabwe's national rugby sevens side in their bid to book a ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games after they were drawn in Pool A alongside Ireland, Samoa, Tonga and Mexico for the upcoming World Rugby Sevens Repechage in …

Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:41hrs | 2 | 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 side Edinburgh Rugby and the Scotland Sev…

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held in France.…

Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:09hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Sables tipped for World Cup

The whimper of the past 30 years is turning into a growl. Zimbabwe, Africa's first ever representative at a Rugby World Cup in 1987, is starting to wake up â€” and the ambition is a first World Cup appearance since 1991.Springbok tight hea…

Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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 | 35 | 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 | 19 | by Staff reporter

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 | 24 | 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 | 16 | 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 | 19 | 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 | 15 | by Staff reporter

Foreign-based stars who could play for Zimbabwe Sables

ZIMBABWE has produced so many world class rugby players and one only has to look at those who have reached lofty heights for their adopted countries over the last few years.Current players who immediately come to mind are the duo of Tendai…

Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:02hrs | 23 | by Staff 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 | 16 | by Sports reporter

Zimbabwe Sables on a roll, dismiss Kenya in Kenya

Zimbabwe claimed revenge over hosts Kenya when they beat them 26-21 to complete their home and away sweep of the Victoria Cup at the the Nyayo National Stadium Saturday.The Sables didn't display a great game but took advantage of Kenya's s…

Published: 24 Jul 2011 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul

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