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The Namibian
Cliven Loubser put over a penalty for Namibia early in the second half
“Namibia finally opened their account when flyhalf Cliven Loubser put over a penalty early in the second half, but Samoa went further ahead when flanker Alamanda Motuga rounded off a forward maul to the line, and with Umaga putting over a great conversion from touch they took an unbeatable 26-3 lead.”
End of a golden eraThe Namibian
Cliven Loubser replaces Andre van der Berg at flyhalf
“Aranos Coetzee comes in at prop for Haitembu Shikufa, Johan Retief replaces the injured Tiaan de Klerk at lock, Prince !Gaoseb comes in for Wian Conradie at flank; Cliven Loubser replaces Andre van der Berg at flyhalf; JayCee Nel comes in for the injured Danco Burger at centre; and wing Danie van der Merwe comes in for Divan Rossouw, who moves to fullback.”
Last chance for NamibiaThe Namibian
Cliven Loubser converted Namibia's try
“Substitute forward Johan Luttig finally scored Namibia's first try, barging over from a maul, with Cliven Loubser converting”
Namibia off to losing startThe Namibian
Cliven Loubser traded early penalties with Ian Prior
“After Cliven Loubser and Ian Prior traded early penalties, Zimbabwe went 13-6 ahead when centre Kudzai Mashawi crashed over for a converted try following some swift passes.”
Burger vows to come back strongerThe Namibian
Cliven Loubser added 11 points with the boot
“while tries by captain Prince !Gaoseb and Cliven Loubser, who added 11 points with the boot, gave them a well-deserved victory.”
Namibia into Africa Cup finalThe Namibian
Cliven Loubser scored a try in the match against Algeria
“Namibia maintained the tempo and soon increased their lead when Le Roux Malan snapped up a loose ball, and a quick pass by Johan Retief put Loubser clear to race through for a try, which he converted to put Namibia 15-7 ahead.”
Namibia into Africa Cup finalWith FNB Wanderers, FNB Grootfontein, and Montego United likely to secure semi-final spots, the battle for the fourth place remains competitive between FNB Kudus, FNB Unam, and FNB Rehoboth. Wanderers lead the log on 45 points after a 33-31 win over Grootfontein last weekend.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
With FNB Wanderers, FNB Grootfontein, and Montego United likely to secure semi-final spots, the battle for the fourth place remains competitive between FNB Kudus, FNB Unam, and FNB Rehoboth. Wanderers lead the log on 45 points after a 33-31 win over Grootfontein last weekend.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions FNB Kudus defeated FNB Unam 41-27 away on Saturday with two late tries to climb to fourth place on the log. FNB Grootfontein tops the standings after beating FNB Dolphins 41-36, while Trustco United remains in contention with a 57-21 victory over FNB Reho Falcon.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →