Zimbabwe’s sports fans had a sigh of relief recently after the Gems made their maiden qualification at the 2019 World Cup with the Sables fighting vigorously for a stay in the Africa Gold Cup as the national teams’ performance for major tournaments has been in doldrums. By Tendai Chisiri The Chevrons‘s pathetic performance in the … Continue reading Gems and Sables put a smile on Zim sports fans.
Kenya got the second bite of the cherry in Rugby World Cup qualifications.
In the end, it was Namibia who won the Rugby Africa Gold Cup trophy and the right to join South Africa in Pool B at the next Rugby World Cup in 2019 in Japan as the Rugby Africa Gold Cup ended on a high note with three games played consecutively on Saturday 18th … Continue reading Kenya got the second bite of the cherry in Rugby World Cup qualifications.
Former Zim cricketer Sean Ervine at Derbyshire on loan
Former Zimbabawean cricketer and veteran Hampshire all rounder Sean Michael Ervine has signed for Derbyshire on an intial 28- day loan. In a bid to strengthen its squad for the remainder of the 2018 season, Derbyshire County Cricket Club has sought the service of 35- year old who will be available for the last six Specsavers … Continue reading Former Zim cricketer Sean Ervine at Derbyshire on loan
Chelsea’s Alvaro Morato blames Antonio Conte on last season’s poor performance.
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata blames former boss Antonio Conte's "direct" style for his indifferent form last season after scoring his first Chelsea goal since April 22 in Saturday's win over Arsenal The Spain international made an impressive start to his Blues career, scoring seven goals in his first seven games, but his form tailed off … Continue reading Chelsea’s Alvaro Morato blames Antonio Conte on last season’s poor performance.
Do or die matches in 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup
Suspense is high for the three remaining matches of the African qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup 2019 this Saturday, 18th August as Zimbabwe travels to Uganda , Namibia hosts Kenya while Tunisia takes on Morocco on home. The stakes for the last three matches of the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018 could not be … Continue reading Do or die matches in 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup
Rugby: Africa is among the fastest-growing rugby fan-bases with 32.7 million
Africa is among the fastest-growing fan-bases with 32.7 million, following South America with 38.2, North America with 52.8 and Asia with 112.5 as India, China. USA and Brazil top drivers of growth within rugby's 800 million- strong following. Rugby has nearly 800 million followers globally, while more than 338 million considering themselves … Continue reading Rugby: Africa is among the fastest-growing rugby fan-bases with 32.7 million
Uganda Magomu returns for Morocco tie.
Ugandan Ivan Magomu has been recalled to the Rugby Cranes for the Africa Gold Cup match against Morocco at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds on Saturday. The fly-half was not considered for the game against Tunisia that Uganda won 67-12 last weekend with Robert Masendi taking his place, but he returns to start against Morocco. … Continue reading Uganda Magomu returns for Morocco tie.
Ambaka debuts as Kenya squad named for Tunisia
The Simbas seek to build on their three match winning streak in this tournament which also serves as the African qualifying round for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan with Willy Ambaka making his test debut after being in the Simbas' starting line up for Saturday's Rugby Africa Gold Cup tie against visiting … Continue reading Ambaka debuts as Kenya squad named for Tunisia
World Rugby Chairman predicts special Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
On the eve of a ground-breaking Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 in San Francisco Thursday, World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont is anticipating a compelling and very special event that will further rugby’s global appeal. The three-day, 40-team Rugby World Cup Sevens will be a competition of firsts – the first World Cup in … Continue reading World Rugby Chairman predicts special Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018
Controversy mars Copa 2018 Under 15 finals
"Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness", a quote by Sigmund Freud was the vice- versa of 2018 Copa Coca Cola boys under 15 final with Prince Edward School being disqualified in the semi- final eyebrow raising. By Tendai Chisiri Prince Edward were disqualified in the semi- finals against Pamushana High School … Continue reading Controversy mars Copa 2018 Under 15 finals
