NRU in search of new coach

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2026-02-10
WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 – Namibian Rugby Union (NRU) vice-president Johan Diergaardt pictured while addressing the media about the men's senior rugby teams failure to qualify for the 2027 World Rugby World Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 – Namibian Rugby Union (NRU) vice-president Johan Diergaardt pictured while addressing the media about the men's senior rugby teams failure to qualify for the 2027 World Rugby World Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 10 FEB (NAMPA) – Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has shifted its focus towards recruiting a more experienced head coach to help guide the national team back on track.
After 28 years of uninterrupted Rugby World Cup participation, Namibia’s dominance on the African stage came to an end in 2025 when they failed to secure qualification for the 2027 tournament. Automatic qualifi...
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WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 – Namibian Rugby Union (NRU) vice-president Johan Diergaardt pictured while addressing the media about the men's senior rugby teams failure to qualify for the 2027 World Rugby World Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 10 February 2026 – Namibian Rugby Union (NRU) vice-president Johan Diergaardt pictured while addressing the media about the men's senior rugby teams failure to qualify for the 2027 World Rugby World Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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