Also known as: The Welwitschias
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Informanté
Welwitschias lost to Kenya 33-14 in the U20 Barthés Trophy final
“KENYA have reclaimed the Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after defeating defending champions Namibia 33-14 in the Performance Division final in Uganda.”
Kenya reclaim U20 Barthés Trophy after defeating NamibiaThe Namibian
Welwitschias narrowly lost 36-26 to Uruguay at 2023 Rugby World Cup
“Greyling's other significant try came in probably Namibia's best showing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they narrowly lost 36-26 to Uruguay after trailing 20-12 at half-time.”
‘Get up and go again’The Namibian
Welwitschias posted an emphatic 86-29 victory against the UAE in Uganda on Saturday
“Namibia's 2027 Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after the Welwitschias posted an emphatic 86-29 victory against the UAE in Uganda on Saturday.”
Namibia still in the huntThe Namibian
Welwitschias won 86-29 over UAE in Africa/Asia play-off
“Jacques Burger promised that his Namibia side "can be so much better" after they booked a place in November's Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai with a clinical 86-29 win over UAE in the Africa/Asia play-off to keep their dream of an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance alive.”
Burger promises better after Namibia book Dubai berth with convincing play-off win over UAEThe Namibian
Gerswin Mouton made nine Test appearances for the Welwitschias, starting in 2022.
“Mouton, who can also slot in at centre, made the first of his nine Test appearances for the Welwitschias in 2022 before scoring twice at the World Cup in France a year later.”
Namibia's Mouton eyes Top 14 ‘dream' with GrenobleThe Namibian
Welwitschias halfback pairing is Jacques Theron and Denzo Bruwer
“Besides their usual powerful pack of forwards, they also have a potent backline where the Welwitschias halfback pairing of Jacques Theron and Denzo Bruwer is decisive in attack and defence – Theron with his nippy service and quick breaks, and Bruwer with his booming boot and accurate kicking.”
Big encounters in store in Rugby Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Danco Burger is Welwitschias captain
“Alongside them they have Welwitschias captain Danco Burger and the upcoming Danie van der Merwe at centre, while another up and coming centre Natie Janse van Rensburg didnt even make the starting 15 against Falcons.”
Big encounters in store in Rugby Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Welwitschias opened their journey towards a 2027 World Cup qualifying spot with a 54-24 defeat to the Boland Cavaliers
“The Welwitschias' journey towards a 2027 World Cup qualifying spot opened with a sobering 54-24 defeat to the Boland Cavaliers on Saturday.”
Hard work ahead for WelwitschiasThe Namibian
former Welwitschias captain Jacques Burger made appearances for Namibian national team as 46-cap player
“The former Bulls star made 46 appearances for the Namibian national team, while boasting a solid 40 points at international level.”
Ex-rugby captain teaches youngsters to chase their dreamsKenya won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after defeating defending champions Namibia 33-14 in the Performance Division final in Uganda, with Kenya scoring five tries and maintaining dominant pressure throughout the match.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
Kenya won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after defeating defending champions Namibia 33-14 in the Performance Division final in Uganda, with Kenya scoring five tries and maintaining dominant pressure throughout the match.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
Trustco United Rugby Club, currently third on the premier league standings with 29 points, will face FNB Western Suburbs at Suburbs Park in Windhoek on Saturday. United head coach Herman Lintvelt said his side respects their opponents despite the difference in league positions and acknowledged preparation challenges following a bye due to the Welwitschias' international fixture against Zambia.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Graham April, a 30-year-old former Namibia U20 rugby player and Unam Rugby Club member, died in a head-on car collision between Karibib and Usakos in Erongo region on Friday. The accident involved three vehicles; the driver of the vehicle that was overtaking was killed on the spot, and four passengers and a driver in another vehicle sustained multiple injuries.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →