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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 | 94 | 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
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 ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 13:29hrs | 209 | 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
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
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 Hara...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 14:47hrs | 1584 | 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
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, ...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:39hrs | 4 | 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
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
Muchena commits to Sables
FORMER Zimbabwe youth international Tinashe Muchena is ready to snub an opportunity to play for the USA Eagles in order to emulate his father by representing the country of his birth at senior level....Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Sables's Mavesere joins Sharks
ALMOST three years after parting ways with Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira following his retirement, South African rugby giants Sharks are set to continue their love affair with Zimbabwean players after sign...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables power past Zambia
Zimbabwe 56 3 ZambiaThe Sables overcame a scrappy first half performance to turn on the style in the second half, with a clinical performance full of power, speed and attacking flair on thei...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:57hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables beat Zambia in friendly match
Zimbabwe 31 8 ZambiaZIMBABWE's Sables marked their return to competitive action with a victory over Zambia in a friendly international rugby match at Harare Sports Club yesterday.Newboy Do...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:53hrs | 3 | 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
Zimbabwe Sables rise on world rankings
England's record win over Ireland lifts them up to third in the World Rugby Men's Rankings on a weekend when Scotland, Zimbabwe and Mexico also made gains.Zimbabwe's imperious form continued o...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables on a roll
Zimbabwe 32 - 26 UgandaIT'S all looking rosy for Zimbabwe as the Sables continued to edge closer to success after making it four out of four wins with a hard fought Victoria Cup rugby triump...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sables win again
Uganda 26 - 31 ZimbabweON-FIRE Zimbabwe Sables powered to their second victory when they held off a late comeback by hosts Uganda in a Victoria Cup rugby encounter at Kyadondo Sports Club in Kampa...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:11hrs | 2 | by Staffg reporter
ZRU announces two new coaching appointments
Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has new coaching appointments for the Women's National 15s and sevens team.The ZRU has concluded the selection process after several candidates had responded to call...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 09:03hrs | 2 | 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 Sports Club on Saturday – this will be the open...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 21:17hrs | 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 ...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 26 | by APO
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 d...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 07:41hrs | 15 | by APO
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...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:02hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
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...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | 20 | 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 P...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 18:52hrs | 16 | by Sports reporter
Year 2015 in review
THE year 2015 was another disappointing year for Zimbabwean sport although some people continue to hope that things will improve.Our sport, whether it be football, cricket or rugby, was largel...Published: 01 Jan 2016 at 11:31hrs | 4 | by Ricky Zililo and Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Zimbabwe Sables beat Kenya
Zimbabwe 28 - 20 KenyaThe Zimbabwe Sables held their nerves to power to a 28-20 victory over Kenya in an Africa Cup tie played Prince Edward School in Harare today.The Sables started the t...Published: 13 Jun 2015 at 19:54hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwe Sables rise in latest IRB rugby rankings
The Zimbabwe Sables' recent performance in the Africa Cup and the tri-nations Victoria Cup have left many believing local rugby might just be emerging from the doldrums.The Sables' performanc...Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 09:51hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe Sables crowned African rugby champions
AFRICAN rugby has new champions in the form of the Zimbabwe Sables.The Sables steady progress on the international scene finally brought the African title to Zimbabwe after the national rugby ...Published: 16 Jul 2012 at 04:58hrs | 15 | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwe Sables climbs the IRB Rankings again and again
The Zimbabwe Sables, who returned from a successful tour of duty in Kenya with the Victoria Cup, continued their upward surge on the IRB World Rankings after moving three places up from number 38 to ...Published: 26 Jul 2011 at 06:29hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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 displ...Published: 24 Jul 2011 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe Sables ready for Kenya, departs today
THE vastily improved Zimbabwe Sables are confident of maintaining their unbeaten run in the Victoria Cup when they take on Kenya in the final game of the rugby tri-nations tournament in Nairobi on Sa...Published: 21 Jul 2011 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwean rugby team rises on IRB rankings
The Zimbabwe Sables' recent performance in the Africa Cup and the tri-nations Victoria Cup have left many believing local rugby might just be emerging from the doldrums.The Sables' performan...Published: 19 Jul 2011 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
The Mighty Zimbabwe Sables wins again
Zimbabwe (20) 49 - (7) 21 UgandaZimbabwe Sables defeated Uganda in a match at Bulawayo's home of rugby, Hartsfield Grounds yesterday.This is Zimbabwe Sable's t...Published: 03 Jul 2011 at 05:49hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimbabwe Sables demolish the Lions of Kenya
Zimbabwe (20) 42 - (5) 24 Kenya ZIMBABWE SABLES continue to make the nation proud after humiliating the Lions of Kenya in an entertaining Victoria Cup test encounter in fron...Published: 26 Jun 2011 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Nare Msupatsila
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