Sydney, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Veteran Slipper set for new Super Rugby landmark

NAMPA / AFP

2026-02-19

James Slipper will hit a new landmark this weekend when he becomes the first Australian to play 200 Super Rugby games, with ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham saying he was in some of his best form ever. The veteran prop, 36, will enter rarefied air on Sunday when he takes the field in Christchurch against the Canterbury Crusaders as he closes in on the all-time appearance record of 202. That mark is held by retired All Blacks great Wyatt Crocket......

Restricted content

Sports News

Sydney, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Australia vow to entertain in bid for Women's Asian Cup glory

2026-02-19 04:32:48

Paris, France, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations

2026-02-19 04:00:59

Adelaide, Australia, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - MotoGP dumps Phillip Island for Adelaide street circuit

2026-02-19 03:32:22

Paris, France, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal

2026-02-19 03:02:40

Paris, France, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - AFP Sports Agenda for Thursday, February 19

2026-02-19 03:02:40

Bodø, Norway, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Hogh stars as Bodo/Glimt down Inter in Champions League

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Paris, France, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Football: UEFA Champions League leading scorers

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Paris, France, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Milan, Italy, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - USA and Canada on course to meet for Olympic men's ice hockey gold

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Milan, Italy, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - 2026 Winter Olympics medals table

2026-02-19 01:38:12

Latest NAMPA photos

MURURANI, 14 February 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking during the joint celebration of International Safer Internet Day and World Radio Day at Mururani on Saturday. (Photo Contributed)

NAMPA

ONAMBANGO,14 February 2026- The Inspector General of the Namibian police force (Nampol) Lieutenant Joseph Shikongo delivering message of condolences at the funeral of the late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda. (photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONAMBANGO,14 February 2026 - The casket containing the remains of the late Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda ready to be lowered on Saturday at the family's cemetery in Onambango village in Oshana region. (photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 10 February 2026 - Erongo-based journalists from different media entities and stakeholders photographed during the Erongo Media–Stakeholders Engagement Conference aimed at building practical understanding between media practitioners and newsmakers, improve professional relationships and strengthen the flow of accurate, timely and credible information to the public. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 - Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, on Tuesday announced that his party rejects the proposed Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, 2025. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 February 2026 - Utoni Nujoma pictured during the Remembrance Ceremony held in honour of the late Presidents Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the Remembrance Ceremony held in honour of the late Presidents Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob. (Photo by: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 February 2026 - NamPol's Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA