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The Namibian
Jac Morgan scored two tries as Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in their opening Nations Championship match in Cardiff on Saturday. …
Two try Morgan leads Wales to Nations Championship win over FijiThe Namibian
… With interest from clubs in Scotland and Wales, Kenamuinjo is now weighing up his next move as he looks to return to full-time professional football. …
From Katutura’s street football to EnglandThe Namibian
… Dzeko played a key role in their journey to the 2026 finals, scoring the equalizer in a dramatic playoff win over Wales in Cardiff before the team went on to stun four-time world champions Italy. …
Canada targeting World Cup first in Group B campaignThe Namibian
… The average traditional funeral now costs £4 623 (about N$104 000), which is up 1.3% since January, according to the study of more than 270 funeral directors across England, Scotland and Wales. …
Iran war driving up funeral costs in United KingdomThe Namibian
… spoken a lot about keeping calm, keeping things light and not thinking about it too much,” said Retegui, who now plays for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. “We know that there’s only one result for us, and that’s to win.” If Italy get past Northern Ireland they will face one of Wales …
Gattuso says Italy's World Cup play off ‘biggest match' of careerThe Namibian
… But, strangely, defence coach Shaun Edwards — a former England rugby league player who also previously held that role with Wales — insisted there was not much to worry about with his side’s leaky defence. …
Epic Six Nations raises defensive questions before Rugby World CupThe Namibian
Wales finally ended a three-year wait for a Six Nations win with a 31-17 defeat of Italy in Cardiff on Saturday. …
Wales beat Italy to end Six Nations losing streakThe Namibian
… From the resulting line-out Dan Sheehan, fresh from sitting out the Wales game, went over. …
Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland’sThe Namibian
… bien Galthie’s team have their eyes on the prize. “We have given ourselves the right to play for victory at the Stade de France,” said Galthie. “What fires us up is that we’re playing for the title.” England began the tournament with a 12th straight victory as they hammered Wales …
France fired up by chance to retain Six NationsThe Namibian
… Scotland lost their opening match in Italy but Gregor Townsend’s men bounced back to beat England and Wales before ending France’s hopes of a Grand Slam with a stunning 50-40 win at the weekend. …
Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says DargeJac 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.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
7 hours ago · 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 →
Canada, co-hosts for an upcoming World Cup, are targeting their first-ever tournament victory after losing all six previous matches across appearances in 1986 and 2022. Coach Jesse Marsch's squad, featuring Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies and Juventus's Jonathan David, reached the 2024 Copa America semi-finals and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland in their group.
26 May 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 →
Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso said Wednesday that the team's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland in Bergamo on Thursday is the most important match of his coaching career, as Italy looks to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup finals after failing to qualify for the last two editions.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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'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 →
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 →
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 →
Trailblazing Namibian chef Elizabeth Isai has qualified for the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge finals to be held in Newport, Wales in May after winning first place in the Africa/Middle East semi-finals. The 25-year-old, who completed her chef certification at the Namibia University of Science and Technology in 2020, has previously achieved multiple accolades including gold at the 2022 WorldSkills Africa Competition and senior chef of the year in 2024.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Champions France defeated Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match. The victory kept France unbeaten in the tournament and on track for the Grand Slam.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
France's 36-14 win over Ireland and England's 48-7 rout of Wales marked dominant opening rounds of the Six Nations Championship, with France vindicating coach Fabien Galthie's squad selections and England's George Ford orchestrating his team's victory. Scotland's narrow 18-15 defeat to Italy has renewed focus on coach Gregor Townsend's tenure, as the side continues to struggle against adversity.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England defeated Wales 48–7 at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener, with England running in seven tries total. The victory extended England's winning streak to 12 matches and left Wales searching for their first Six Nations win since 2023.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gregor Townsend said Scotland can compete with anyone in the Six Nations this year, citing positive performances in key matches against New Zealand, France and England despite losses, and noting momentum from Glasgow Warriors' strong recent form. He acknowledged the team needs to maintain performance across all five matches, having struggled in one game during last year's tournament.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Jamie George says England must set new standards and intensity if they are to win their first Six Nations title in six years, despite an 11-game winning run. George, speaking at the Six Nations launch in Edinburgh, warned that the team cannot rely on recent performances as they face France in what could be a title decider on March 14.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
World champion South Africa will face New Zealand in a four-match series in 2026, with the deciding Test taking place in Baltimore on September 12—the first time these rivals have played in the United States. The first three matches will be held in South Africa, with the second Johannesburg Test featuring a double-header of men's and women's rugby.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →