Ireland kept their slim hopes of the Six Nations title alive with a hard-fought 27-17 win over Wales at Lansdowne Road on Friday. …
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- March 2026
… the Scots will still travel to Dublin in pursuit of the Triple Crown — the prize one of the four Home Nations gets for beating all the others in a single Championship season — following a comprehensive 31-20 defeat of England and a tense, come-from-behind, 26-23 win away to Wales …
Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title raceTrailblazing Namibian chef Elizabeth Isai (25) is set to compete in the finals of the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge to take place in Newport, Wales, between 16 and 19 May. …
Namibian chef to compete at the Worldchefs finals… 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 Erasmus- February 2026
… 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 NationsScotland 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 Nations… Reigning champions France then made it two wins from two as they trampled over Wales in front of the smallest ever crowd at a Six Nations match in Cardiff. …
Three things we learned from the Six NationsFrance turned on the flair with a devastating eight-try show of power as they thrashed Wales 54-12 in their Six Nations meeting at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday. …
France run rampant to thrash sorry Wales 54-12 in Six Nations… They next go to strugglers Wales. Scotland tore into England, fly-half Finn Russell’s fourth-minute penalty breaking the deadlock. …
Jones strikes twice as Scotland end England's unbeaten run in styleReigning champions France launched their Six Nations title defence with an emphatic win over Ireland, fellow contenders England were far too strong for a woeful Wales and Italy maintained their progress with a deserved defeat of Scotland. …
Three things we learned from the Six Nations
World & Region
Iran war pushing UK funeral costs above inflation rate
The News
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 →
Monday 6 April
Iran war pushing UK funeral costs above inflation rate
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 →
Thursday 26 March
Gattuso calls Italy's World Cup play-off match career-defining
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 →
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
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 →
Thursday 5 March
Namibian chef Elizabeth Isai advances to global finals
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 →
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 →
Monday 23 February
France beats Italy 33-8 in Six Nations rugby match
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 →
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 →
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 →
Tuesday 10 February
France, England dominate Six Nations openers; Scotland struggles
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 →
Sunday 8 February
England thrash Wales 48–7 in Six Nations rugby opener
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 →
Tuesday 27 January
Scotland coach Townsend confident ahead of Six Nations campaign
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 →
England must raise standards to win Six Nations: George
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 →
Friday 23 January
Springboks meet All Blacks in USA for first time
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 →