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The Namibian
… After a non-cap match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on June 20, the Springboks are set to face England, Wales and Scotland at home in the new Nations Championship. …
No experiments for Springboks in tough 2026, says ErasmusThe Namibian
… It was the fourth consecutive time that Namibia has competed at the T20 World Cup, but while they had previously recorded some victories against the likes of Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland and Oman, they returned home empty-handed this time after losing all four th …
Hard work ahead – cricket presidentThe Namibian
… France went back to the top of the Six Nations table after Scotland had replaced them with a comeback 26-23 win over Wales on Saturday. …
Bielle Biarrey breaks record as France beat Italy in Six NationsThe Namibian
… Zimbabwe did what they had to do. “I do understand from the logistic standpoint, trying to give the fans the surety, flights, whatever.” Sammy indicated that all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who took a hat-trick against Scotland, could return after being out for the past week. …
West Indies wary of Zimbabwe's ‘X factor' quick MuzarabaniThe Namibian
Scotland continued their bid for the Six Nations Triple Crown as they came from behind to beat Wales 26-23 in a thrilling game at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. …
Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six NationsThe Namibian
… Steve Borthwick’s men return home following a 31-20 loss away to oldest rivals Scotland last weekend that ended their 12-game winning streak, dented title hopes and put paid to the England coach’s publicly stated aim of a Grand Slam. …
England turn to Pollock for Six Nations boost against IrelandThe Namibian
… Harry Brook’s side were unconvincing in wins against minnows Nepal, Scotland and finally Italy, who were making their World Cup debut. …
Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without AustraliaNew Era
… The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 02 August 2026. …
NNOC hopeful for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
… Although this was the end of the road for Namibia at the T20 World Cup, there’s still lots of cricket in store, starting with a Crickelt World Cup League 2 triseries against Oman and Scotland next month, and then culminating in next year’s Cricket World Cupo that Namibia will co- …
Caught in a spinning webInformanté
… The Eagles previously impressed in warm-up fixtures, including a high-scoring win over Scotland, but have found the step up in intensity at the global event demanding. …
Namibia face tough test against Pakistan in ColomboSouth Africa defeated England 45-21 in a Nations Championship first-round match at Ellis Park, outscoring them seven tries to three. England were reduced to 13 men late in the match after centre Tommy Freeman and replacement forward Guy Pepper were yellow carded.
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South Africa defeated England 45-21 in a Nations Championship first-round match at Ellis Park, outscoring them seven tries to three. England were reduced to 13 men late in the match after centre Tommy Freeman and replacement forward Guy Pepper were yellow carded.
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Jac Morgan scored two tries as Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in their opening Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday, giving Wales back-to-back Test wins for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Teenage cyclist Paul Seixas's participation in the Tour de France has raised hopes of a first French victory in 41 years, since Bernard Hinault's 1985 triumph. France also faces long droughts in Paris-Roubaix (30 years since 1997) and Roland Garros men's tennis (since Yannick Noah in 1983).
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Alex-Romio Kenamuinjo, 21, who grew up playing street football in Katutura, now plays as a centre-back for Pilkington Football Club in England. His journey included captaining Namibia's under-13 national team at age 12 and development through local academies and trials in South Africa.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ecuador upset Germany 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute. Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to finish second in Group E, eliminating the tournament's smallest country by population.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in a World Cup group match but finished second in Group C to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, playing their first World Cup since 1974, scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years but were eliminated without a point.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and progression to the last 32. Brazil will face the runners-up in Group F on June 29 in Houston.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup Group C match to eliminate the Caribbean nation from contention, with goals from Matheus Cunha (two) and Vinicius Junior, though Brazil's Raphinha suffered an apparent injury. Morocco won their first tournament game, defeating Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Ismael Saibari in the second minute.
20 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a Group D match, advancing to the last 32 of the World Cup with a game to spare. A Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header secured the victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States and Australia will compete in Group D on Friday in Seattle, with the winner advancing to the knockout rounds. The USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match, while Australia upset Turkey 2-0, leaving both teams in confident form ahead of their clash.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has accepted responsibility for hosting the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) headquarters in Windhoek, positioning the capital at the centre of international efforts on water security, climate resilience and sustainable development. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the organisation's headquarters belongs to the global community and Namibia must help deliver on its expectations, with a new investment facility expected to influence nearly US$15 billion in water-related investments by 2030.
18 June 2026 · New Era →
Scotland marked their first World Cup appearance since 1998 with a 1-0 victory over Haiti, with Aston Villa captain John McGinn scoring in the first half at Gillette Stadium outside Boston. The win tops Group C and is Scotland's first World Cup victory since 1990.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday in the Group C opener. Brazil are chasing a record sixth World Cup title under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, though this performance suggests significant work lies ahead.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ananias Shikongo, a decorated Paralympic sprinter, will compete in the T11 100 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (23 July to 2 August) as Namibia's sole para-athlete. The 40-year-old believes discipline and mindset matter more than age, and says he has been training since February with guide Even Tjiviju.
11 June 2026 · New Era →
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with the first tournament co-hosted by three nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) featuring a record 48 teams. The opening match pits co-host Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser to earn Norway a 1-1 draw with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match, with Brahim Diaz having given Morocco an early lead.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland, with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick. Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, while Egypt begin their Group G campaign against Belgium on June 15.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand suffered a 4-0 defeat to Haiti in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday, a loss coach Darren Bazeley called "really disappointing" and New Zealand's heaviest in nine years. The match was delayed 30 minutes due to lightning, and New Zealand faces England next before the World Cup begins.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro in a World Cup send-off, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scoring early and Brazil taking control after replacing most of their starting lineup at half-time.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, determined to break a history of group-stage exits after 12 previous failed attempts at major tournaments. With an experienced squad featuring players from Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Napoli, and the new 48-team format offering expanded knockout qualification, Scotland opens against Haiti before facing Morocco and Brazil in Group C.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil, hunting their first World Cup title in 24 years, face Morocco—semi-finalists in 2022—and Scotland in Group C, with new coach Carlo Ancelotti tasked with optimizing an unbalanced squad featuring strong defensive options but clear gaps at full-back, midfield, and centre-forward.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The article examines how international football differs from club football, citing the absence of a transfer market and the pragmatic constraints on national team coaches who must work with available players and fewer high-profile matches.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Neymar was recalled to the national team for the World Cup after a near three-year absence, the biggest surprise in coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad. Neymar, who last played for Brazil in 2023 before injuries sidelined him, has now rejoined Santos and earned selection for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia's national flyweight champion Hertha Namutiwa (20) says her ultimate goal is to become an undisputed champion and move up in weight categories, describing undisputed status as "powerful" and "legacy-defining" while emphasizing that building a respected legacy through discipline and inspiring young girls matters beyond titles alone.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising global gas prices stemming from the Middle East conflict are driving up funeral costs in Britain, particularly cremations which rely heavily on gas, with average funeral costs rising 1.3% since January—outpacing the 0.1% monthly inflation rate and the 3% annual inflation rate.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff. Delirious fans celebrated in the rain across the capital Kinshasa, viewing the qualification as a rare moment of national unity amid ongoing conflict.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →