England will hope the dynamic Henry Pollock can revive their Six Nations fortunes after the 21-year-old rising star was handed a first Test start in Saturday’s third-round clash with Ireland at Twickenham. …
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- February 2026
… Even a washout against Ireland could not dampen their spirits. In Sri Lanka, Group 2 pits the co-hosts against England, Pakistan and New Zealand. …
Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia… They also beat Oman and shared the points when their game against Ireland was washed out on Tuesday. …
Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six wicket Sri Lanka winHenry Pollock has been handed his first England start after Steve Borthwick made three changes for Ireland’s Six Nations visit to Twickenham on Saturday. …
Pollock handed first England start for Ireland visitThe 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the Super Eights after their match against Ireland was washed out without a ball being bowled in Kandy. …
Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout… A victory by Zimbabwe over Ireland in Group B on Tuesday, or against Sri Lanka on Thursday, would eliminate the 2021 champions. …
Sri Lanka's Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exitEngland’s hopes of landing their first Grand Slam since 2016 went up in smoke as they came up against a Huw Jones-inspired Scotland in Edinburgh, while Ireland got their campaign back on track with victory over Italy in Dublin. …
Three things we learned from the Six Nations… The French came into the match on the back of an equally eye-catching win at home to Ireland and the breadth of the their game and the pace and power of their runners were far too much for a Welsh side that suffered a similar 48-7 hammering at Twickenham last week. …
France run rampant to thrash sorry Wales 54-12 in Six Nations… England will try to revive their title challenge at home to Ireland a week on Saturday. …
Jones strikes twice as Scotland end England's unbeaten run in styleIreland rebounded from an opening hammering by France to edge a gallant Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations match at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. …
Ireland hold their nerve to beat gallant Italy in Six Nations thriller
Sport
Namibian bowlers eliminated from World Indoor Championships
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Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 15 May
Namibian bowlers eliminated from World Indoor Championships
Waylon Wentzel and Huipie van Wyk both exited the World Bowls Indoor Championships in Australia after the group stages, with Wentzel winning one of seven matches and van Wyk winning one of six matches.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Namibia's corruption rating falls to worst-ever score
Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 1 April
Czech Republic defeats Denmark on penalties for World Cup spot
The Czech Republic beat Denmark 2-2 after extra time and won 3-1 on penalties in a World Cup playoff in Prague on Tuesday, securing their first World Cup appearance since 2006. They will face Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea in Group A of the tournament in June and July.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 March
Czech Republic beats Ireland in World Cup playoff shootout
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties as the Czech Republic defeated Ireland in a 2026 World Cup play-off on Thursday, advancing to face Denmark in the final on March 31 for a spot in the tournament. Ireland led 2-0 at halftime but the Czechs equalized late in regular time before winning 4-3 on penalties.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Six Nations defence concerns overshadow attacking brilliance
The 2024 Six Nations saw record attacking success with 211 tries scored, but also a record 211 tries conceded, prompting champion France and other teams to reassess their defensive weaknesses ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ireland proved the exception, conceding the fewest points and tries, while most teams prioritized attacking performance despite the defensive vulnerabilities exposed by the tournament.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 March
France win Six Nations with dramatic late penalty over England
France retained the Six Nations title with a 48-46 victory over England, decided by a Thomas Ramos penalty kick after the final whistle. Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four tries in a 13-try thriller in which the lead changed hands repeatedly.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wales ends three-year Six Nations drought with Italy rout
Wales defeated Italy 31-17 in Cardiff on Saturday to end a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations, with the Welsh dominant in the first half, scoring four tries for a 31-0 lead before Italy rallied late in the match.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland defeats Scotland 43-21, keeps Six Nations title hopes
Ireland beat Scotland 43-21 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and win the Triple Crown for the fourth time in five years. The victory, featuring six tries from the Irish, extended their winning streak against Scotland to 12 games and left them three points ahead of France in the title race.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 14 March
France seek Six Nations title in England finale
France's reigning Six Nations champions remain in pole position to retain the title despite losing their Grand Slam hopes to Scotland, with head coach Fabien Galthie saying a bonus-point victory over England on Saturday would almost certainly secure the championship.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 March
Scotland eyes Six Nations title with Ireland showdown
Scotland can win the Six Nations championship for the first time in the era if they beat Ireland on Saturday and France lose to England. Back-row forward Rory Darge said the team is prepared for the pressure, though Scotland have not won in Dublin since 2010.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Six Nations rugby: key lessons from weekend
Scotland defeated France 50-40 in a high-scoring match, while Italy beat England for the first time in 32 attempts and Ireland struggled past Wales. Even top players like France captain Antoine Dupont can have an off-day, England coach Steve Borthwick faces mounting pressure after three consecutive defeats, and Ireland must improve their discipline ahead of facing Scotland.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 March
Italy defeats England for first time in Six Nations rugby
Italy secured a historic 23-18 victory over England in the Six Nations, winning against them for the first time in 33 attempts. Tries from Tommaso Menoncello and Leonardo Marin, plus 13 points from fly-half Paolo Garbski, lifted Italy above England in the tournament table.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland beats France 50-40, revives Six Nations title hopes
Scotland's 50-40 home victory over France with seven tries has kept the Six Nations title race alive ahead of the final day, with France and Scotland now level on 16 points. France can secure back-to-back titles if they match Scotland's result in their respective final matches against England and Ireland.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 March
Ireland beats Wales 27-17 in Six Nations thriller
Ireland defeated Wales 27-17 at Lansdowne Road to keep their slim Six Nations title hopes alive with a bonus-point victory, extending Wales's losing streak to 15 matches. Ireland's chances now depend on Scotland beating France on Saturday.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
Scotland coach dismisses title talk before France match
Gregor Townsend says Scotland's sole focus is beating France in the Six Nations on Saturday in Edinburgh, rather than the championship implications. A Scotland bonus-point win could put them atop the standings heading into their final match against Ireland, though Townsend insists the team believes it can win both remaining games.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 3 March
Springboks to prioritise consistency over experimentation in 2026
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would seek more consistency in selection during a challenging 2026 fixture list featuring the Nations Championship, a four-Test series against New Zealand, and an end-of-year tour, with less experimentation than the nine changes per game average in 2025.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Cricket Namibia must change laws, develop junior talent
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 February
Capricorn Group backs senior women's cricket development
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 February
Scotland beats Wales in thrilling Six Nations rugby match
Scotland defeated Wales 26-23 at the Principality Stadium with a try from George Turner in the 75th minute, coming from behind to take their first lead of the game. Scotland will now face Ireland in Dublin in their bid to complete a first Triple Crown since 1990.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 February
Australia finish dismal T20 World Cup with easy Oman win
Australia ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket victory over Oman, scoring 108-1 in response to Oman's 104 all out, but the win offered little consolation after they failed to progress past the group stage for only the second time in the tournament's history following defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
England promote Pollock to start Six Nations match vs Ireland
England coach Steve Borthwick has handed 21-year-old Henry Pollock his first Test start at No. 8 for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham, looking to bounce back after a 31-20 loss to Scotland ended their 12-game winning streak. Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to his squad, dropping fly-half Sam Prendergast completely after an error-strewn performance and starting Jack Crowley in his place.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe stun Australia; Super Eights phase underway
Zimbabwe topped their T20 World Cup group after an unbeaten campaign that included victories over Australia and co-hosts Sri Lanka, while defending champion Australia failed to advance from the group stage for the first time since 2009. The Super Eights phase now features India as favourites facing South Africa in a rematch of the 2024 final.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka to advance unbeaten in T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo to finish the group stage unbeaten and advance to the Super Eights, with captain Sikandar Raza scoring 45 and named player of the match. Sri Lanka managed 179, but Zimbabwe chased down the target in 19.3 overs with opener Brian Bennett remaining not out on 63.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 18 February
Pollock earns first England start; Itoje eyes historic 100th cap
England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the squad for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham, including Henry Pollock's first start at number eight. Captain Maro Itoje will reach his 100th England cap, becoming only the ninth player to achieve the milestone.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eights as rain washes out Ireland match
Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland in Kandy was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent drizzle, eliminating both Australia (the 2021 champions) and Ireland from the tournament. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka qualified from Group B and will face the West Indies, India, and South Africa in the next phase.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
Nissanka's century puts Sri Lanka in Super Eights, Australia at elimination brink
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored 100 not out off 52 balls to lead his side to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the 2026 T20 World Cup, advancing to the Super Eights and leaving Australia on the brink of elimination. Nissanka's century was the first of the tournament, and Sri Lanka have now won all three of their group matches despite entering the World Cup after a 3-0 series loss to England.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 February
Six Nations rugby: Scotland beats England, France dominates Wales
England's hopes of a first Grand Slam since 2016 were ended by Scotland in Edinburgh, while reigning champions France won their second match by trouncing Wales 54-12 in Cardiff in front of the smallest ever Six Nations crowd there. Huw Jones scored twice for Scotland in a 31-20 Calcutta Cup victory, and Irish coach Andy Farrell said his side showed character in beating Italy 20-13 but must reduce errors ahead of facing England.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
France crushes Wales 54-12 in Six Nations rugby
France defeated Wales 54-12 in their Six Nations match at Cardiff, with fly-half Matthieu Jalibert scoring one try and setting up three others in a dominant eight-try performance. France improved to two wins from two and remain the only side capable of a Grand Slam, while Wales sit bottom of the table with two heavy defeats.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 February
Scotland defeats England 31-20 to end 12-match unbeaten run
Scotland revived their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield, ending England's 12-match unbeaten run. Huw Jones scored two tries as Scotland built a 24-10 halftime lead, with England reduced to 14 men following Henry Arundell's red card.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beats Italy 20-13 in Six Nations rugby match
Ireland rebounded from an opening loss to France by edging Italy 20-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday, with tries by Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune in the second half securing the victory despite trailing 10-5 at halftime. The match was notable for featuring Hollie Davidson as the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →