Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2011-10-03 09:54
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THE mountain kingdom of Swaziland played host to the 2011 Confederation of African Athletics Southern Region (CAA SR) half-marathon the previous weekend, where former Namibian Sportswoman of the year, Beata Naigambo, victoriously crossed the finish line as champion in the senior women’s category.
Naigambo clocked a time of 1 hour 8 minutes and 6 seconds to clinch the title ahead of South Africa’s Zinhle Xiniwe, who finished with a time of 1 hour 19 minutes and 9 seconds. Read more about Naigambo crowned half-marathon Champion
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2011-10-03 09:26
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RELENTLESS Wales racked up their biggest World Cup winning margin by running in nine tries in a 66-0 thrashing of a disjointed Fiji at the Waikato Stadium yesterday to confidently march into the quarter-finals.
The point they required to finish second in Pool D behind holders South Africa was sealed by halftime with a four-try bonus point but the Welsh continued to press in the second half to send a warning to their last eight opponents and Ireland, who they play in Wellington on Saturday. Read more about Wales thrash hapless Fiji to march into last eight
Submitted by Sun Reporter2 on Mon, 2011-10-03 09:24
THE 2011 edition of Rugby’s Premier event is heading into the quarter- final stages after the group games were completed this weekend. Rugby enthusiasts have been treated to some spectacular action during the three weeks since the start of the World Cup. Here are some action pictures from the last group matches, where traditional powerhouses like Australia, England and New Zealnd all qualified for the quarters while France did likewise despite losing to Tonga (Middle) Read more about Rugby World Cup reaches knock-out stages
CIVICS temporarily took control of the Namibian Premier League (NPL) on Wednesday after they managed a 1-0 win over Hotspurs at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. Read more about Civics on top as BA, Stars lurk
TELECOMMUNICATIONS gi¬ant, MTC, has announced an in¬crease in the money it will allocate to sponsor the Namibian Premier League (NPL) for the 2011/2012 season. Read more about Increased incentive for NPL sides
Saturday 1 October
Sam Nujoma A
08:00 Nam Diamond vs. Whk Diplomats
09:10 Kalahari Hold vs. Whk Prisons
Khomasdal A
09:00 SKW – CSLvs. Nam Brews Read more about Social League Fixtures
THE third NOVEL Rally presented by the Redline Motor Club will be held this weekend from 30 September to 1 October in and around Windhoek and Okahandja. Read more about Awesome rally this weekend
MIDWEEK European disappointment for both Manchester clubs could lead to United and City taking out their frustrations on Premier League lesser lights Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers respectively on Saturday.
Norwich, who have eased up into mid-table after back-to-back wins, should be in for a testing time against the league leaders at Old Trafford where Alex Ferguson will have made it quite clear that a second successive slip-up will not be tolerated. Read more about United, City eye League redemption
ENGLAND plays Scotland for the 129th time at Eden Park here on Saturday but rarely has so much been at stake as there is for this World Cup Pool B showdown. Read more about Scotland out to sink England
