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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Aug 21, 2019

Rugby: Zimbabwe Sables Ready To Host Cranes

The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after recording victories against all three opponents Kenya, Uganda and Zambia

Zimbabwe Sables will be hosting Uganda’s Cranes in their return leg of the Victoria Cup at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club on Saturday the 24th of August. The Sables are enjoying their unbeaten run after recording victories against all three opponents Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, but the men…

Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Aug 04, 2019

Zimbabwe Sables beat Kenya In Victoria Cup Nail Biter

The win for Zimbabwe maintains their unbeaten streak having beaten Zambia and Uganda in the first two matches

Zimbabwe Sables remain unbeaten in the 2019 Victoria Cup after a nail biting 30-29 victory over Kenya Simbas at Hartsfield Stadium in Bulawayo. The win for Zimbabwe maintains their unbeaten streak having beaten Zambia and Uganda in the first two matches. Victory was not easily handed down to the home…

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- Takudzwa Chieza celebrating his brace against Zambia in the Sables’ 39-10 victory at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club
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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 25, 2019

Rugby: Zimbabwe Sables Set to Face Uganda Cranes in Kampala

The Travelling squad will feature three debutants Aiden Burnett, Dudlee White Sharpley and Rufaro Chikwaira

The Zimbabwe Sables have named their travelling squad of 24 players ahead of their second match in the Victoria Cup against Uganda, the squad leaves the R.G Mugabe International Airport for Kampala tomorrow morning. Coming off the back of a convincing 39-10 victory over Zambia in their opening match, the…

Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 24, 2019

Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) announces two new coaching appointments

The ZRU has concluded the selection process after several candidates had responded to call for applications for both positions

Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has new coaching appointments for the Women’s National 15s and sevens team. The ZRU has concluded the selection process after several candidates had responded to call for applications for both positions, two candidates Philimon Machisa and Derek Chiwara were successful – after all due process had…

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- Rugby - Victoria Cup: Positive Start as Zimbabwe Sables Edge Zambia
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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 14, 2019

Rugby - Victoria Cup: Positive Start as Zimbabwe Sables edge Zambia

This is a good result for Zimbabwe, one which head Coach Brendan Dawson would have liked to be more clinical especially as Zimbabwe faces Uganda in two weeks

Zimbabwe Sables opened their Victoria Cup campaign with a convincing 39-10 victory over Zambia in front of a packed Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club. By half time Zimbabwe led 15-3 after Daniel Mango and Daniel Capsopoulos dotted a try each, Mangongo had the bigger smile scoring on his…

Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 12, 2019

Rugby: Battle of Zambezi, an epic clash between Zimbabwe and Zambia, to be Streamed Live on Sand Sport Live

Zimbabwe Rugby Union has partnered with Sand Sport Live, a regional sports and television production house to stream the much anticipated match live on their facebook page

Rugby fans across the world will have a chance to watch live and stream, for free, the Battle of Zambezi, an epic clash between Zimbabwe and Zambia in both teams’ opening fixture in the Victoria Cup at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club tomorrow. Zimbabwe Rugby Union has partnered…

Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 12, 2019

Zimbabwe Rugby Union Announces Women’s National Team to Face Zambia

Skipper Lissy Wasarirevu believes playing against Zambia is very important game time that will help Zimbabwe in its bid to qualify for the next world cup

Zimbabwe Rugby Union has announced the squad for the Women’s national team that will face Zambia Women tomorrow at the Machinery exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club. The squad features 10 players who played in the Zimbabwe Under-20 Women’s bilateral series against South Africa and three players who played in…

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- The Sables training session at St Georges College in Harare earlier today
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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 11, 2019

Rugby: Zimbabwe Sables Call-up Eight Debutants Ahead of Zambia

The buildup to the 15:30 hrs kick-off will feature the Zimbabwe Lady Sables against Zambia Women’s National team

Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the ‘Battle of Zambezi’ against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club on Saturday – this will be the opening match for both teams in the revived Victoria Cup. Head coach Brendon Dawson believes the Victoria Cup…

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- Brendon Mandivenga Named Captain of the Zimbabwe National Rugby Team, The Sables
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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jul 08, 2019

Brendon Mandivenga Named Captain of the Zimbabwe National Rugby Team, The Sables

“As Zambezi Battle Lines Are Drawn"

Brendon Mandivenga has been named as the Sables Captain ahead of the Zimbabwe’s opening match in the Victoria Cup against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium, Harare Sports Club on the 13th of July. Zimbabwe and Zambia will match up in the ‘Battle of Zambezi’ as the first match for…

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- Rugby: South Africa Under-20 Women seal series against Zimbabwe
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Source: Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) | Jun 30, 2019

Rugby: South Africa Under-20 Women seal series against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe put up a better fight, showing signs of brilliance with ball carries and an aggressive defence

The Zimbabwe Under-20 Women put up added impetus to their resistance as they tried to salvage some pride in their 67-10 loss against the South Africa Under-20 Women in the second and final match in their bilateral series at Prince Edward, Harare. The victory earned South Africa a 2-0 series…