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Wanderers

Also known as: Wanderers Netball Club · FNB Wanderers Rugby Club · Wannies

Netball and rugby clubs competing in Namibian premier leagues; Wanderers Netball Club rebuilding squad for 2026 season.

2023-05-112026-06-08

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Wanderers defeated Smart Girls 44-37

    Source

    Wanderers, meanwhile, secured their first win of the campaign, defeating Smart Girls 44-37.

    NCS set early pace in MTC Netball Premier League
  3. April 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Wanderers earned promotion to the elite netball league

    Source

    Smart Girls from the Kavango East region, Mighty Gunners from Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region and Wanderers from Windhoek have all earned promotions and will be looking to establish themselves among the country's elite.

    New challengers as MTC Netball Premier League returns
  5. New Era

    Wanderers defeated Trustco United 27-24

    Source

    In Windhoek, arch-rivals Trustco United suffered a narrow 27-24 defeat to Wanderers in a dramatic encounter.

    Dolphins’ strong start in NRU Premier League
  6. New Era

    Wanderers delivered a solid performance in their opening women's rugby league match

    Source

    She credited her squad, which features a mix of experienced players, for delivering a solid performance on the day.

    Wanderers’ Beukes highlights fitness focus
  7. New Era

    FNB Wanderers Rugby Club will face off against United Rugby Club in annual derby

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    Two of Windhoek's oldest sports clubs will renew their rivalry this weekend as United Rugby Club and FNB Wanderers Rugby Club face off in their annual derby for the Neels Dodds trophy.

    United, Wanderers derby this weekend
  8. March 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Wanderers had won both the 50-over and T20 titles last season

    Source

    Wanderers had won both the 50-over and T20 titles last season but on Sunday, Old Boys clinched the title after a dominant batting display.

    Old Boys return to the top
  10. The Namibian

    Wanderers fell short of the target by 33 runs

    Source

    Wanderers fell 33 runs short of the target.

    Old Boys return to the top
  11. New Era

    Wanderers lost to Saints 2 1-0

    Source

    Saints 2 beat Wanderers with a narrow 1-0 victory

    Saints, Old Boys share spoils
  12. The Namibian

    Wanderers will face winner in final

    Source

    In cricket, the 50-over Premier League reaches its conclusion this weekend, with WHS Old Boys taking on United in a semifinal on Saturday, while the winner will face Wanderers in the final on Sunday.

    Namibia Sport Fixtures
  13. New Era

    Wanderers Netball Club secured place in MTC Netball Namibia Premier League

    Source

    Netball clubs Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured their places in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following an exciting weekend of action at the Khomasdal Netball Courts.

    Four clinch netball promotions

Wednesday 3 June

  1. NCS extends netball lead with unbeaten Power Week run

    Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 6 May

  1. NCS leads MTC Netball Premier League after three unbeaten games

    Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 30 April

  1. MTC Netball Premier League returns with NCS seeking fourth title

    The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League resumes on 2 May, with defending champions NCS aiming to extend their dominance after winning a third consecutive title in 2025. Three newly promoted clubs—Smart Girls, Mighty Gunners, and Wanderers—enter the league as players begin receiving monthly allowances of N$500 under professionalization efforts.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NCS confident ahead of 2026 MTC netball season

    Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.

    28 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 16 April

  1. Windhoek Old Boys lead tight indoor hockey title race

    Windhoek Old Boys Hockey Club and School of Excellence are setting the pace in the Namibia Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League after the third round of matches, with Old Boys atop the log on seven points following a 10-0 win over DTS, while Saints I remain in contention in third position.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Dolphins dominate opening NRU Premier League match

    Coastal rugby outfit Dolphin defeated Western Suburbs 45-21 in Swakopmund on Saturday, scoring seven tries in an impressive start to their 2026 NRU Premier League campaign despite discipline concerns. The victory sees Dolphin move into second place on the log level on six points with Kudus, who lead on goal difference.

    15 April 2026 · New Era

Monday 13 April

  1. Women's rugby coaches emphasise fitness, squad depth issues

    Following the opening match of Namibia's women's rugby league, Wanderers coach Janice Beukes and opposing coach Geraldine Louw acknowledged areas for improvement, with Beukes highlighting fitness as a league-wide concern and Louw pointing to limited squad depth as a challenge for her team. Both coaches expressed optimism about the season ahead, with Louw noting growth in women's rugby participation this year.

    13 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. United and Wanderers rugby clubs renew annual derby

    Two of Windhoek's oldest sports clubs, United Rugby Club and FNB Wanderers Rugby Club, will face off this weekend in their annual derby for the Neels Dodds trophy across multiple disciplines including netball, cricket, lawn bowls, and rugby. United is marking 110 years, with fixtures beginning today and continuing tomorrow from 08h00 at United Sport field in Olympia.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Old Boys claim cricket Premier League title over Wanderers

    ATG Windhoek High School Old Boys won the 50-over Premier League final by 33 runs, posting 307/7 before restricting Wanderers to 274/9. Old Boys' top-order batting display, featuring centuries and strong partnerships, proved decisive in reclaiming the title from defending champions Wanderers.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Saints and Old Boys draw 5-5 in thrilling indoor hockey match

    Saints and Windhoek Old Boys finished 5-5 in the men's premier league of the Namibia Indoor Hockey League. Saints captain Abraham Graham said his side led for most of the match but lost discipline in the final three minutes, allowing Old Boys to fight back from two goals down.

    16 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Saints women take early lead in hockey league

    Saints defeated Wanderers 12-1 in the Indoor Hockey Women's Premier League to take the early lead after two rounds, with goals from Azaylee Philander, the Grogli sisters, and others. In the Men's Premier League, Saints and Windhoek Old Boys drew 5-5 to remain joint leaders.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    Namibia's sport calendar is filled with Namibia Premier Football League matches nearing conclusion with crucial title and relegation battles, 50-over cricket semifinals and final, and matches in indoor hockey and volleyball across multiple venues throughout the country.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 March

  1. Four netball clubs secure promotions to Premier League

    Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.

    9 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Wanderers reach cricket final despite losing match

    Wanderers advanced to next weekend's 50-over cricket final after finishing top of the league standings with a superior net run rate, despite losing their final match by 20 runs to Windhoek High School Old Boys. Trustco United, who beat CCD by seven wickets, will face Old Boys in a semifinal playoff to determine the second finalist.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Smart Girls from Kavango East qualify for netball premier league

    Smart Girls from Shinyungwe village in Kavango East qualified for the MTC Netball Premier League after winning the promotion play-off matches on Saturday. The youthful team, most of whose players were members of the Kavango East u20 champion team at last year's Namibia Newspaper Cup, is celebrated as a breakthrough for regional talent development, though their coach highlighted facility shortages and the need for regional investment in youth sports.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibia Eagles to host Uganda, Scotland, Oman

    After exiting the T20 World Cup, Namibia will host Uganda in March for bilateral matches, followed by Scotland and Oman in April for a Cricket World Cup League 2 series. Coach Craig Williams said the matches are crucial preparation and points-gathering opportunities, as Namibia currently sits sixth on the eight-team CWCL2 standings.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Saints Hockey Club dominates opening Indoor Hockey League match

    Saints Hockey Club defeated School of Excellence 7-2 in their opening Indoor Hockey League match, with Liam Bruys scoring five goals. Saints' coach credited good preparation from recent PSI championships in Cape Town for the strong performance.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 February

  1. Eleven Namibian netball teams set for March playoff showdown

    The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League play-offs are scheduled for 7 March in Windhoek, with eleven teams competing for top honours. Mighty Gunners head coach Hilma Davids said the team is satisfied with player fitness and preparations, noting plans to hold trials after the play-offs to strengthen the squad.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Netball Namibia playoffs set for February with 11 clubs

    Netball Namibia has confirmed that playoffs will take place in February, with 11 clubs from across the country competing for promotion, though only four teams will earn spots in the league. The organisation is also recruiting a new secretary general ahead of the new season.

    28 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 22 January

  1. Wanderers Netball Club rebuilds squad for 2026 season

    Wanderers Netball Club is focused on rebuilding after key player departures, with chairperson Lizl Stoman emphasizing the importance of developing younger players. The club has begun pre-season training and will hold its annual coaching clinic for children aged 8–12 this Saturday.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Namibian Sevens team travels to Western Cape tournament

    A Namibian Invitational Sevens rugby team, captained by Thehard Lintvelt and coached by Justin Nel, has been selected to compete in the Witz Barbarians Sevens Tournament in Ceres, South Africa on 16 and 17 January. The 13-member squad was chosen from close to 40 players following the Ongos Sevens tournament and a training camp in Windhoek.

    14 January 2026 · The Namibian

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