Putting playing in perspective
In each match, both countries playing proudly and passionately sing their anthem with gusto and verve, perhaps gee-ing themselves up for what lies ahead.
By Tim Middleton
Jul. 26, 2026
Zimbabwe seeks winning send-off against Canada in Nations Cup finale
The match kicks off at 02:00 CAT on Sunday 19 July, with Zimbabwean supporters able to follow the action in the early hours of the morning.
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
Jul. 17, 2026
Nations Cup opener: Prior returns for Tonga test
Ian Prior is back, and the Sables mean business in Denver.
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
Jul. 2, 2026
Sables shift focus to Nations Cup
ZIMBABWE head coach Pieter Benade has praised his side’s effort and resilience after a 40–0 defeat to South Africa ‘A’, saying the performance offers valuable lessons
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jun. 23, 2026
Benade lays out historic SA ‘A’ clash objectives
He added: “While there are long and short term goals in terms of our time together, there is a lot of motivation to represent our country in a positive way.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jun. 18, 2026
Sables Name 26-Man Squad for Blue Bulls Training Camp
An updated backline addition sees unattached Tapiwa Mafura also called into the camp.
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
May. 20, 2026
Sables gun for the odds, aim for historic wins in daunting World Cup pool
A cornerstone of their preparation will be the newly-launched World Rugby Nations Cup in 2026.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Dec. 5, 2025
Zim showriders target Nations Cup triumph against world’s best
The Nations Cup competition, which culminates in the main event on Saturday, November 29, is a major step up for Zimbabwe, which Hay noted has never competed at this level before.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Nov. 23, 2025
Musona gap difficult to fill: Nyandoro
Nyandoro, who was part of the Warriors’ maiden appearance at the Africa Nations Cup finals in 2004 in Tunisia as well as their 2006 campaign in Egypt, said the departure of the 32-year-old Al-Tai forward had cast a light on the inability of Zimbabwe’s development structures to produce top players consistently.
By The NewsDay
May. 23, 2022
