The 2025 rugby season delivered mixed fortunes for Namibia. While the year will be remembered for missing out on qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, there were notable developments on the domestic front that offered some positives.
The Namibia Rugby Union hosted a press conference at Hage Geingob Stadium to introduce UXI Sport as a partner in the newly established Namibia Rugby Institute, set to commence in 2026.
Women's rugby in Namibia is set for growth, with new plans to develop the game at all levels.
The Namibian U20 rugby team is making headlines as they continue preparations for the upcoming Barthés Cup.
The young squad recently returned from a successful trip to South Africa, where they faced tough opposition, including the Blue Bulls and Limpopo.
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has secured a significant sponsorship deal worth N$3 million from Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) to support various programs and strengthen the foundation of rugby in the country.
The sports fraternity came together on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the late Reho Falcons rugby club Chairman, Etienne Coetzee, along with his two rugby-playing sons, Edmando and Ethan, and their close friend, Grecshlinn Bruwer, who all represented the same club.
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) and Ongo's Valley, a development company, have announced sponsorship for sevens rugby tournaments hosted by Western Suburbs Rugby Club.
The lack of football stadiums in Namibia has been a long-standing concern for many years. Hosting Debmarine Namibia Premiership matches at the Dr Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium has resulted in damage to the facility, causing frustration among rugby fans.
The visitors from the Southern Cape SWD Eagles, scored 4 consecutive tries in the first half through scrumhalf Sachin Toring, and a chip and chase from flyhalf Adriaan van der Berg while left winger Mpho Ntsane and fullback Darryl Fortuin also touchdown for the visitors.
Welwitschias and National Men Team 15’s hooker Obert Nortje has decided to “step away” from Rugby due to a medical condition.
Nortje, who is 25, has made 23 appearances for Namibia - including at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan - since his debut against Senegal in 2017.
