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‘We stuck to our structure and didn’t panic’: Sables manager relieved after battling win
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe rugby team manager Tichafara Makwanya admitted that the Sables’ performance in their 29-23 Africa...
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Ex-Ireland youth star Houston cleared to play for Zimbabwe in WC qualifiers
ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Former Ireland youth international Bruce Houston has been cleared to play for Zimbabwe in the last two World...
Jul 11, 20251 min read


‘I feel comfortable with the ball on the tee’: Masterful Prior relishes polished kicking
ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Ian Prior’s sensational performance with the boot, kicking 23 points in Zimbabwe’s 43-8 victory over Morocco in...
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Sables credit ‘quality of players’ for opening Africa Cup win in difficult conditions
ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe were comfortable 43-8 winners on Tuesday against Morocco to begin defence of their Rugby Africa Cup...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Burnett drops to the bench but Sables still full strength for Africa Cup opener
KAMPALA, Uganda – Back-row Jason Fraser has returned to the Zimbabwe side in an experienced match-day 23 named by Sables head coach Piet...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Sables forwards and scrum coach wants big men to provide ‘solid base for electrifying backs’
ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe are expected to go in with a backline full of pace and attacking intent in defence of their Rugby...
Jul 6, 20252 min read


OPINION: Let’s back our boys one more time, they’re the best
BY TINO MOMBESHORA HARARE – It has been heartening to hear so many people voicing their confidence in the Zimbabwe rugby squad that has...
Jul 3, 20253 min read


BREAKING: Zimbabwe name 31-man squad for World Cup qualifiers in Uganda
Back together: Winger Matt McNab and prop Cleopas Kundiona, pictured here in their Zimbabwe Under-20 days, are part of the Sables' 30-man...
Jul 1, 20252 min read


‘We didn’t get the rub of the green’: Ricky says his bronze medalists deserved better at Africa Sevens Cup
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Zimbabwe head coach Ricky Chirengende reckons his bronze medal-winning team was the second-best performing...
Jun 23, 20253 min read


‘It is deliberate’: Zim 7s coach Ricky Chirengende explains selection of Sables stars
BY SPORTSCAST WRITER Sables flanker Tino Mavesere (with ball) and winger Ed Sigauke seen here playing against South Korea on an...
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Trevor Gurwe: Sables’ streetwise tearaway with ‘so much confidence’
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – It is the final of the Rugby Africa Cup, stakes very high. Glory of being crowned African champions aside, the...
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Big Dave: Meet the 'mission schoolboy' who does much more than play rugby
BY ENOCK MUCHINJO HARARE – Far away from the constant buzz of city life, the countryside calmness of St John's High School Chikwaka is...
Jun 6, 20255 min read
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