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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

Dec 2, 20254 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 22, 20252 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 23, 20251 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 18, 20257 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 17, 20252 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 4, 20254 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 31, 20253 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 20, 20254 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 15, 20252 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 8, 20256 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 20, 20252 min read

Former Springbok Chavhanga backs Zimbabwe to get the monkey off their back against Namibia

ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Ex-Springbok Tonderai Chavhanga believes Zimbabwe have enough quality and squad balance to finally get the...

Jul 18, 20253 min read

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