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According to reports, Ulster Rugby are set to strengthen their second-row resources with the signing of Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman, it understood the deal is expected to be confirmed in the coming days if it materialises.   South African outlet Rapport has reported that Snyman has agreed a two-year contract with the Irish province and will arrive ahead of next season.   While Ulster have yet to formally announce the move, all indications are that the 29-year-old is poised to

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER   JOHANNESBURG – A raft of measures, to turn around the finances of rugby on the continent, are well underway under the stewardship of Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah.   Delivering a message last week as the year comes to an end, Ghanaian entrepreneur Mensah emphasised the need for a mindset change on the continent for rugby to attract major investment and achieve financial independence.   “Anybody who knows me well enough will understand that I hav

Alex Nicholls is one of four legendary Zimbabwean rugby players (alongside Craig Brown, Andy Ferreira and the late Richard Tsimba) to feature in both previous World Cup tournaments for the Sables in 1987 and 1991. The former prop and later national team coach has expressed his elation following Zimbabwe’s historic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, 34 years after their class of 1991 last took the nation to the sport’s biggest showpiece.   Below is a verbatim t

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO A young Piet Benade (sitting on the ground, extreme right) with the Bryden Country School Colts team in 1992. HARARE – Early 90s ushered in a glorious era for sport in Zimbabwe, a period full of hope and promise.   In 1992, the Southern African nation was celebrating being granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC), after much waiting, following years of being turned down.   The same year, the national football team had given South Africa

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

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

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

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Business executive Paddy Zhanda Jr will chair an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to govern Zimbabwean...

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – An Interim Management Committee (IMC) for Zimbabwean rugby, tasked with steering the Sables to the 2027 World...

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Former Zimbabwe rugby captain Kennedy Tsimba has been touted as a potential skills coach for reigning...

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah (pictured) has further pledged full support for World Cup-bound...

BY A CORRESPONDENT HARARE – St George’s College, fondly known as Saints, has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Zimbabwean...