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De Souza banks on speed, agility.

Zimbabwe U20 rugby team head coach, Shaun De Souza is happy with the team’s preparations and looking forward to their tournament opener against Tunisia.

By Austin Karonga Apr. 19, 2024

Zim to benefit from Rugby World Cup expansion

The Sables made the last of their two tournament appearances at the World Cup in 1991, having featured in the inaugural event four years earlier in 1987.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Oct. 29, 2023

Zim to benefit from Rugby World Cup expansion

Junior Sables target comeback with Uruguay match

Versatile second rower, Tamuka Kambani who was part of the non-travelling reserves has been roped into the squad ahead of the must-win match against Uruguay.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Jul. 20, 2023

Junior Sables target comeback with Uruguay match

Junior Sables go down fighting against Scotland

Another booking took the momentum away from the boys in the pursuit for a better showing in the second half.

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa Jul. 16, 2023

Junior Sables go down fighting against Scotland

Junior Sables eye world trophy

The victory ensured the Junior Sables maintained their position as the best African Under-20 team outside of South Africa.

By Daniel Nhakaniso and Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa May. 2, 2023

Junior Sables book World Cup place in style

Head coach Sean De Souza was very delighted with his team’s display against the Tunisians, who had been tipped to give his charges a tough challenge.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Apr. 27, 2023

Junior Sables book World Cup place in style

Cheetahs chasing promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

The opening event runs from today to Saturday while the second event will take place from April 28-30, with the winner of the two-legged decided on aggregate points over the two events.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Apr. 20, 2023

Cheetahs chasing promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

Junior Sables’ Bathes Trophy title defence preps in high gear

Kenya will once again host the continent’s Under-20 championship, known as the Barthes Trophy.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Feb. 16, 2023

Junior Sables’ Bathes Trophy title defence preps in high gear

Cheetahs face tougher pathway to World Rugby 7s core status

The country’s Sevens side which is popularly known as the Cheetahs has for years been aiming to earn promotion to become a core team on the HSBC World Sevens Series.

By Daniel Nhakaniso Dec. 11, 2022