World Rugby — international rugby governance body that delivers accredited training courses and funds national rugby unions including Namibia.
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The Namibian
World Rugby chief Brett Robinson said ticket sales are a good signal and tournament will be a party like nothing on Earth
“"It's a really good signal," said World Rugby chief Brett Robinson, an Australian. "We're really optimistic and excited." He added: "It's going to be a party like nothing on Earth."”
Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World CupNew Era
World Rugby facilitates trainers for all sessions in NRU Super Week 2026 through certified trainers
“All sessions are facilitated by certified World Rugby trainers, ensuring participants receive internationally aligned training through both theoretical and practical learning.”
NRU hosts rugby Super WeekThe Namibian
World Rugby has confirmed Emirates match official appointments for six matches
“World Rugby has also confirmed the Emirates match official appointments for the six matches, ensuring the highest standards of officiating.”
Four teams confirmed for final Rugby World Cup qualifierThe Namibian
World Rugby will fund T1 Rugby programme for 12 months
“"The programme will run over the next 12 months and will be funded by World Rugby, but we will approach investors or sponsors in Namibia to expand it further.”
T1 Rugby launched in NamibiaThe Namibian
World Rugby made available opportunity to apply for T1 Rugby programme
“According to Heynes the programme will initially be funded by World Rugby but the NRU hopes to expand it further. "Christel and I attended a rugby workshop in Rwanda in August where an opportunity to apply for this programme was made available by World Rugby and 126 countries applied, so we are very fortunate seeing that only seven African countries were successful with Namibia being one of them," he said.”
T1 Rugby launched in NamibiaThe 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams playing over six weeks across seven cities, and more than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have already been sold from 135 countries.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side in Baltimore on Saturday, the fourth and final Test of the series. Leading 2-1, the world champions are favoured to wrap up the series victory despite New Zealand coach Dave Rennie making several changes including an entirely new front row.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A spectator was ejected from a premier league rugby match between Wanderers and Unam on Saturday after making racial insults to linesman Dan Sule. Both Wanderers Sports Club and the Namibia Rugby Union have condemned the incident and vowed to take further action.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Rugby Union held its Super Week 2026 in Windhoek from 23 to 29 March 2026, bringing together coaches, match officials, and support staff for accredited training courses delivered by World Rugby trainers. The programme aims to strengthen rugby foundations through education and capacity building at grassroots and elite levels.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Rugby Union held a media briefing to address its failure to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and announce a strategic shift toward development programmes. The union plans to reduce reliance on World Cup cycles, introduce an "Adopt a School" initiative with regional clubs, and implement Sevens rugby at primary and secondary school levels.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Rugby Union has acknowledged that missing World Cup qualification has damaged confidence but insists the sport remains stable. The union is now shifting toward long-term development and sustainability, including grassroots programmes, an "Adopt a School" initiative, and a reset of national player pathways, while engaging government and sponsors to offset reduced World Rugby funding.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Rugby Union is in turmoil following coaching staff resignations in December—including director of rugby Jacques Burger—and after failing to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Former player Damian Stevens has publicly called for financial transparency, a strategic plan, and performance review, while union leadership disputes some resignation claims and promises a press conference on 10 February to address stakeholders.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →