Namibia Rugby Union
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Namibia Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby in Namibia. It was formed in March 1990. However, the evidence for the story is doubtful.
Rugby union, often referred to simply as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century.[2] One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its most common form a game is contested between two teams of 15 players using an oval-shaped ball on a field with H-shaped goalposts on each goal line. William Webb Ellis is often credited with the invention of running with the ball in hand in 1823 at Rugby School when he allegedly caught the ball while playing football and ran towards the opposition goal. In 1845, the first football laws were written by Rugby School pupils; other significant events in the early development of rugby include the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and the split between rugby union and rugby league in 1895. Historically an amateur sport, in 1995 the International Rugby Board (IRB) removed restrictions on payments to players, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time. The IRB has been the governing body for rugby union since its formation in 1886. Rugby union spread from the Home Nations of Great Britain and Ireland, and was absorbed by many of the countries associated with the British Empire. Early exponents of the sport included Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Countries that have adopted rugby union as their de facto national sport include Fiji, Georgia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Wales. Rugby union is played in over 100 countries across six continents and as of 27 November 2012, the IRB has 100 full members and 18 associate members.
22/08/2026
34 Years of Dedication to Schools Rugby 🏉❤️
A very special thank you to Oom Herman Rust, who has been part of the Momentum NSSU My Zone Rugby League for an incredible 34 years.
Oom Herman has become synonymous with this prestigious league, giving year after year of his time, passion and dedication to helping schools rugby grow from strength to strength. His contribution to generations of young players, coaches and schools is something truly worth celebrating.
As a small token of our appreciation, NSSR Chairman Herman Grobler presented Oom Herman with the official Momentum NSSU My Zone Rugby League Supporters Shirt.
Oom Herman, thank you for 34 remarkable years of commitment, loyalty and service to Namibian schools rugby. Your contribution forms part of the history and legacy of this league. 🇳🇦🏉
Here’s to the people who built the foundations on which the next generation can grow.
18/08/2026
🏉 MOMENTUM NSSU LEAGUE IS BACK! 🏉
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of school rugby as the Momentum NSSU League takes over the iconic Hage Geingob Stadium!
NSSR finals from 7am to 9pm at Hage Geingob stadium featuring School Rugby finals with 6 games , cheerleaders, choirs, awesome energy and Jackals Vibes in celebration of the league on Saturday @ 19:30 after prize giving.
Bring your family, friends and rugby supporters and experience the excitement, passion and energy of the NSSU League as teams battle it out on the field.
🔥 Two days of thrilling rugby. One stadium. One unforgettable weekend!
Come support our young rugby stars and be part of the Momentum NSSU League experience!
Don’t miss the action — see you at Hage Geingob Stadium! 🏉🙌
Friday 20 August
Gates open 07:30
Saturday 21 August
Gates open 07:30
AFTER PRIZE GIVING JAKKALS VIBE! 19:30
TICKET PRICES
Friday 20 August
N$50.00 Adults
N$30.00 Children ( 6 yrs - 18yrs)
Children under 6yrs & Pensioners Free
TICKET PRICES
Satruday 21 August - all tickets include the JAKKALS VIBE - 19:30
N$70.00 Adults
N$30.00 Children ( 6 yrs - 18yrs)
Children under 6yrs & Pensioners Free
12/08/2026
12/08/2026
🏆 FOUR-TIME CHAMPIONS! 🇰🇪🔥
Kenya defeat Namibia 33-17 to lift the U20 Barthes Trophy Performance Division title for the fourth time! 🏉🥇
🏉 MATCH DAY!
The Namibia U/20s are back in action! 🇳🇦🔥
⏰ Kick-off: 15:00 (Namibian Time)
📺 Watch the match live:
[RugbyPass TV – Live Stream](https://rugbypass.tv/live/308335?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Make sure you tune in and support our young Welwitschias! 💪🇳🇦
Go Namibia! 🦅
10/08/2026
🇳🇦 MATCHDAY IS CALLING!🔥
The Junior Welwitschias are back in action tomorrow as they take on Kenya U20 in the Barthés Trophy! 💪🏉
🇳🇦 Namibia U20 🆚 Kenya U20🇰🇪
📅 Tuesday, 11 August
⏰ 14:00 Namibian Time
📺 WATCH LIVE:
https://rugbypass.tv/live/308335
Let’s get behind the boys! 🇳🇦💙
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Lichtenstein Street Olympia
Windhoek
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 15:00 |