BLITHE’S BIG BREAKTHROUGH
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has made just two changes to his starting line-up but is nonetheless using Saturday’s slightly less pressured Investec Champions Cup match against Oyonnax in Durban as an opportunity to improve his depth and offer...
Con-artist Mankunzini denied bail again, remanded in custody until 2 December
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BULAWAYO – Former cricket player Dumisani Mankunzini has been denied bail after his arrest earlier this month on a litany of fraud-related charges.
He has been remanded in custody by a Bulawayo Magistrate until 2 December.
Mankunzini was not...
Zimbabwe-born Eli Snyman in UK Premiership title glory with Leicester Tigers
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HARARE – While the national team of his African birthplace was landing in Europe on a mission to qualify for their first Rugby World Cup in three decades, former Zimbabwe youth international Eli Snyman was hoisting the...
Ex-Springbok Chavhanga applauds boyhood teammate’s appointment: ‘Zim has gained a young, dynamic coach’
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HARARE – Former South Africa winger Tonderai Chavhanga feels new Zimbabwe coach Piet Benade can “unleash the full potential” of the neighouring country, backing his former schoolboy rugby teammate to deliver success.
Record-breaking Chavhanga, who scored a record...
New-look kit an instant hit with Zimbabwe cricket fans
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HARARE – Zimbabwe have unveiled a new kit ahead of cricket’s T20 World Cup in Australia, with the unfamiliar but fashionable yellow shirt proving an instant hit with fans.
Although gold is part of Zimbabwe’s national colours, the...
Zimbabwe’s Young Sables destroy Côte d’Ivoire to open Africa Cup title defence in style
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NAIROBI – Defending champions Zimbabwe hammered miserable Côte d'Ivoire 55-0 in their first match of the Rugby Under-20 Africa Cup in Kenyan capital Nairobi in a strong statement of intent on Saturday morning.
The Young Sables emerged...
Ex-Zimbabwe Sevens star Mdehwa earns Australia Legends call-up
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HARARE – Former Zimbabwe rugby international Allan Mdehwa has earned a place in Australia’s Over-40 Men’s Masters team following stellar performances for his club and state in the past season.
Also known as the Australian Classic Legends, the...
Chakabva to remain in Australia following T20 World Cup
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HARARE – Regis Chakabva, Zimbabwe’s vice-captain, will stay in Australia to play club cricket following the completion of the T20 World Cup, casting doubt on the wicketkeeper’s international career after a poor personal show Down Under.
Zimbabwe lost...
‘Athletic’ Zim ace Mavesere tipped to ‘flourish’ after being named in star-studded Sharks squad
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HARARE – Zimbabwean rugby ace Tinotenda Mavesere has been tipped to make waves in the game after he was named in Sharks’ squad alongside some of South Africa’s best players who include Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and...
No World Cup again for Zimbabwe as Namibia prevail again
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HARARE – Zimbabwe have to wait another four years to try and qualify for the country’s first Rugby World Cup since 1992, following defeat to perennial tormentors Namibia in France on Wednesday night.
The Sables lost 34-19 to...