“There were also big wins for FNB Wanderers, who beat FNB Reho Falcon 90-7 and FNB Kudus, who beat FNB Dolphins 45-17, while FNB Grootfontein got a walk-over win against FNB Rehoboth, who withdrew from their match at Grootfontein.”
FNB Wanderersregained the lead aftera 33-31 home win against Grootfontein to go top on 45 points
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“Last weekend, Wanderers regained the lead after a 33-31 home win against Grootfontein to go top on 45 points, but Grootfontein are a point behind on 44, while United are third on 42 points.”
FNB Wanderershave been strengthened bythe return of three senior national players from abroad
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“Wanderers on their home turf, however, will be a daunting challenge, especially since they have been strengthened by the return of three senior national players from abroad in Adriaan Booysen, Andre van der Berg and Chemigan Beukes, as well as under-20 national Owen Hawanga.”
“Although both teams have a match in hand on the rest of the pack, they have now slipped down the log, with Wanderers fourth and United fifth, and victory will be crucial for either side if they hope to reach the final.”
“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 Wandererswonthe JSB Club Championships with a second-string side
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“Wanderers, however, have a lot of quality and depth and won the JSB Club Championships with a second-string side after beating FNB Grootfontein 8-3 in the final.”
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.
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.
Trustco United Rugby Club, currently third on the premier league standings with 29 points, will face FNB Western Suburbs at Suburbs Park in Windhoek on Saturday. United head coach Herman Lintvelt said his side respects their opponents despite the difference in league positions and acknowledged preparation challenges following a bye due to the Welwitschias' international fixture against Zambia.
At the halfway stage, FNB Grootfontein lead the Namibia Rugby Premier League on 32 points, with FNB Wanderers (30) and Trustco United (29) close behind, each with a game in hand. Grootfontein face Reho Falcon this weekend, while Wanderers host defending champions FNB Kudus in the standout fixture.
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.