Jacques Burger — director of rugby at the Namibia Rugby Union, resigned December 2025 amid leadership crisis.
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The Namibian
Jacques Burger is confident about Namibian chances of winning Africa Cup and qualifying for 2027 Rugby World Cup
“Despite a record 73-6 defeat to Italy on Friday, Namibian coach Jacques Burger is confident about their chances of winning the Africa Cup and qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.”
Burger upbeat despite Italy maulingThe Namibian
Jacques Burger is director of rugby and acting head coach
“De la Harpe will assist Namibia's director of rugby, Jacques Burger, who is also acting head coach.”
Namibian squad to face ItalyThe Namibian
Jacques Burger said the partnership will play crucial role in strengthening high performance programme for 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers
“Namibia's director of rugby Jacques Burger said the partnership will play a crucial role in strengthening their high performance programme as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers which will take place in Uganda in July this year.”
Novel Motor Company and NRU join forcesThe Namibian
Jacques Burger said local-based Welwitschias will play Uganda at Walvis Bay High School on 14 June
“At a press conference in Windhoek yesterday, Namibia's Director of Rugby, Jacques Burger said that the local-based Welwitschias will play Uganda at Walvis Bay High School at the coast on 14 June, and the Airlink Pumas at the Hage Geingob Stadium on 21 June.”
Welwitschias’ preparations take shapeThe Namibian
Jacques Burger is Namibia's Director of Rugby
“Namibia's Director of Rugby, Jacques Burger said there were a lot of positives to take from the game.”
Hard work ahead for WelwitschiasThe Namibian
Jacques Burger is Namibia's director of rugby and arguably the best rugby player from the country
“It is part of the vision devised by Namibia's new director of rugby, the legendary Jacques Burger, who is arguably the best rugby player to have come from the country.”
Namibian rugby plays to its strengthsThe Namibian
Jacques Burger expressed need to streamline operations to guarantee cohesion across the board
“Upon taking office in November, Burger expressed the need to streamline operations to guarantee cohesion across the board.”
Namibian rugby plays to its strengthsThe Namibian
Jacques Burger is Namibia's recently appointed director of rugby
“Namibia's recently appointed director of rugby, Jacques Burger, says the MTC Regional 15s initiative is meant to supplement their plans to qualify for an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup.”
Namibia Rugby Union upbeat about MTC Regional 15sThe Namibian
Jacques Burger is Namibia's new director of rugby
“Jacques Burger, Namibia's new director of rugby, hopes to instill the values and traits that made him one of the world's greatest players of his generation into management as he leads Namibian rugby into a new era.”
Passionate Burger’s vision for Namibian rugbyThe Namibian
Jacques Burger has been appointed as Namibia's new director of rugby
“Former Namibia loose forward Jacques Burger has now been appointed as Namibia's new director of rugby, replacing Coetzee.”
Coetzee to weave magic at under-performing Eastern ProvinceRugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Rugby Union is in turmoil following coaching staff resignations in December—including director of rugby Jacques Burger—and after failing to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Former player Damian Stevens has publicly called for financial transparency, a strategic plan, and performance review, while union leadership disputes some resignation claims and promises a press conference on 10 February to address stakeholders.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →