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August 2025
The Namibian
FNB Kuduswonthe Premier League title for the first time
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“Not only will it be a rerun of the Premier League final when Kudus made history by winning the title for the first time, but the two sides are once again setting the pace in the JSB Gold Cup and are heavy favourites to reach the final.”
FNB Kudusstarted their JSB Gold Cup campaign witha 43-14 victory against Trustco United
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“Kudus started their JSB Gold Cup campaign with a comprehensive 43-14 victory against Trustco United last weekend to go to the top of the log, while Wanderers are just behind them in second place after beating FNB Rehoboth 43-37.”
FNB Kuduswonthe Premier League title for the first time on 7 June
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“Premier League champions FNB Kudus will be back in action for the first time since 7 June when they made history by winning the title for the first time.”
FNB Kudushave reached the final forthe first time since Namibia's independence
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“The defending champions Wanderers enter the match as the favourites, as it is their fourth consecutive final, while it's the first time since Namibia's independence that Kudus have reached the final.”
“Wanderers ground out a 39-14 win against arch-rivals Trustco United, while Kudus had to withstand a strong forward onslaught to beat FNB Grootfontein 42-37.”
“Log leaders FNB Wanderers (39 points) and second-placed FNB Kudus (29) have already booked their semi-final spots, but FNB Unam (21), FNB Grootfontein (21) and Trustco United (20) are battling it out for the last two spots, while even FNB Western Suburbs and FNB Rehoboth, who are both on 17 points, still have a remote chance of making the semis.”
“FNB Kudus remain second on 29 points after beating Reho Falcon 38-8 at Rehoboth, while FNB Grootfontein remain third on 21 points after beating FNB Dolphins 40-13 at Swakopmund.”
FNB Kudus and FNB Wanderers will meet in a repeat of last year's Namibia Rugby Premier League final after both won their semi-finals on Saturday. Defending champions Kudus beat Montego United 55-38, while Wanderers defeated FNB Grootfontein 60-27.
FNB Kudus and FNB Wanderers will meet in a repeat of last year's Namibia Rugby Premier League final after both won their semi-finals on Saturday. Defending champions Kudus beat Montego United 55-38, while Wanderers defeated FNB Grootfontein 60-27.
Four teams face off in Namibia's rugby premier league semi-finals tomorrow: FNB Wanderers, the league leaders on 85 points, play FNB Grootfontein, while defending champions FNB Kudus take on Montego United. The league campaign, which started five months ago, saw Wanderers finish on top after 15 wins and one loss, with Kudus and United finishing third and second respectively.
Defending champions FNB Kudus have sealed their knockout-stage place in the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their scheduled match in Walvis Bay due to severe financial difficulties.
Log leaders FNB Wanderers and FNB Grootfontein face tough encounters in the Namibia Rugby Premier League this weekend as teams battle to reach the knockout stages. Wanderers, leading on 51 points, host FNB Unam, who sit fifth on 31 points and have won three straight matches but remain seven points behind fourth-placed FNB Kudus.
FNB Unam thumped FNB Western Suburbs 68-10 on Saturday to revive their chances of making the Namibia Rugby Premier League semi-finals, scoring 10 tries in a dominant display of attacking rugby.
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.
The 10th round of the Namibia Rugby Premier League takes place this weekend with log leaders FNB Grootfontein travelling to face third-placed FNB Wanderers, and second-placed Montego United visiting fourth-placed defending champions FNB Kudus. Wanderers, seeking to avenge their sole defeat this season—a 37-32 loss to Grootfontein in round one—will have several players unavailable including Wiks Tromp and their scrumhalf Dominique Isaacs.
The second round of the Namibian Rugby Premier League commences with FNB Grootfontein leading the log on 37 points from eight matches, while FNB Wanderers and Montego United sit two points behind with a match in hand.
The Namibian Rugby Premier League's second round begins with FNB Grootfontein leading on 37 points from eight matches, while FNB Wanderers and Montego United sit two points behind with a match in hand. Defending champions FNB Kudus have a bye this weekend as the three-team title race tightens.
FNB Grootfontein face Trustco United in a key rugby premier league match, with Grootfontein unbeaten after five wins and leading the log by two points ahead of Wanderers. Grootfontein captain Wicus Jacobs says the team's success is surprising given they lack regular training and face long travelling distances.
The Namibian Rugby Premier League continues this weekend under a shadow following the death of former FNB Unam captain Graham April in a car accident last Friday. A minute's silence will be held at all matches, and a memorial service will be held at Unam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Athletics, rugby, football and tennis feature in weekend sporting action, with the Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Friday and Saturday, the Namibia Rugby Premier League continuing with matches throughout Namibia, and the finals of the ITF J30 u18 tennis championships at the Central Tennis Courts.