Zimbabwe's national rugby team, the Sables, won the Rugby Africa Cup 2024 by defeating Algeria 29-3, marking a significant achievement for the country and garnering praise from President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who expressed national pride in their victory. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's cricket team is poised for a historic Test win against Ireland in Belfast, with fast bowler Richard Ngarava taking four wickets for just 12 runs, leaving Ireland struggling at 33-5 while chasing a target of 158 runs. Zimbabwe's second innings concluded at 197 runs, aided by notable contributions from Sean Williams and Dion Myers. The cricket team has not won a Test match since 2021, making this potential victory particularly momentous. As both teams achieve success in their respective sports, the wins are expected to inspire national pride and boost the popularity of rugby and cricket in Zimbabwe.