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‘We can surprise people’: Hall of Famer Tsimba reacts to Zim’s World Cup draw
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO Zimbabwe edged continental rivals Namibia 30-28 in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Uganda in July to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. HARARE – Former Zimbabwe rugby captain Kennedy Tsimba says the Sables’ resurgence over the past few years has given them a fighting chance of challenging their more fancied opponents at the World Cup in 2027. Returnees Zimbabwe were placed in a tough Group F alongside England, Wales and Tonga in a draw held in host c
1 day ago2 min read


Being the president of Rugby Africa, I’ve asked for a mindset change
BY HERBERT MENSAH ACCRA, Ghana – As 2025 comes to an end, and following the successful hosting of major rugby tournaments across the continent, Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah has reflected on what has been a fruitful year for the game under his stewardship. Below is the text version of a recorded speech delivered by Mensah: My mantra, since I became president, before I became president, is that sport is big business. For those who have worked with me over the las
3 days ago4 min read


‘Maybe it’s a sneaky trial run for Zim’s World Cup squad’: Tsimba jests about comeback
Kennedy Tsimba plays here for Zimbabwe, in a Sables' change strip, against Côte d'Ivoire during Africa's 1999 World Cup qualification competition in Morocco in 1998. BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – World Rugby Hall of Famer and former Zimbabwe captain Kennedy Tsimba has jested that he could “sneak” into the Sables’ 2027 World Cup squad if he impresses in a legends match in Bloemfontein on Sunday. 51-year-old Tsimba will play in his trademark flyhalf position for Bulls Legends agai
Oct 222 min read


Business executive Paddy Zhanda Jr appointed to lead Zimbabwean rugby’s interim committee
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Business executive Paddy Zhanda Jr will chair an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to govern Zimbabwean...
Sep 231 min read


World Rugby-endorsed interim committee for Zim on its way ‘this week’ as global governing body back World Cup-bound Sables
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – An Interim Management Committee (IMC) for Zimbabwean rugby, tasked with steering the Sables to the 2027 World...
Sep 187 min read


Ex-Zim captain Tsimba tipped for a return to English Premiership champions as skills coach
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Former Zimbabwe rugby captain Kennedy Tsimba has been touted as a potential skills coach for reigning...
Sep 172 min read


‘Money likes to go where there is peace and quiet’: Rugby Africa boss pledges support for Zimbabwe in appeal for normalcy
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah (pictured) has further pledged full support for World Cup-bound...
Sep 44 min read


St George’s College: A rugby powerhouse built on purpose, precision and pride
BY A CORRESPONDENT HARARE – St George’s College, fondly known as Saints, has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Zimbabwean...
Aug 313 min read


Hilton Mudariki and Zimoco collaborate ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s rugby captain, Hilton Mudariki, is set to gear up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia with a symbolic gesture...
Aug 204 min read


Rugby Africa boss Mensah sends heartfelt message to World Cup-bound referee Pazani: ‘You’re holding the torch, you are the light’
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah has celebrated a milestone for the game on the continent by sending a...
Aug 152 min read


Mashawi: The Enforcer who had to be ‘forced’ to play delights in World Cup dream
Kudzai Mashawi powers past Namibia outside-centre Le Roux Malan in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Kampala on 19 July. BY ENOCK MUCHINJO...
Aug 86 min read


Zimbabwe qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 with historic victory in Rugby Africa Cup Final
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia after defeating Namibia 30-28 in the final of the Rugby Africa...
Jul 202 min read
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