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...

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s rugby captain, Hilton Mudariki, is set to gear up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia with a symbolic gesture...

BY SPORTSCAST WRITER HARARE – Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah has celebrated a milestone for the game on the continent by sending a...

Kudzai Mashawi powers past Namibia outside-centre Le Roux Malan in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Kampala on 19 July. BY ENOCK MUCHINJO...

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...

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

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe rugby team manager Tichafara Makwanya admitted that the Sables’ performance in their 29-23 Africa...

ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Former Ireland youth international Bruce Houston has been cleared to play for Zimbabwe in the last two World...

ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Ian Prior’s sensational performance with the boot, kicking 23 points in Zimbabwe’s 43-8 victory over Morocco in...

ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe were comfortable 43-8 winners on Tuesday against Morocco to begin defence of their Rugby Africa Cup...

KAMPALA, Uganda – Back-row Jason Fraser has returned to the Zimbabwe side in an experienced match-day 23 named by Sables head coach Piet...

ENOCK MUCHINJO IN KAMPALA Zimbabwe are expected to go in with a backline full of pace and attacking intent in defence of their Rugby...

BY TINO MOMBESHORA HARARE – It has been heartening to hear so many people voicing their confidence in the Zimbabwe rugby squad that has...