Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, Rugby stadium in Windhoek, Namibia
Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium is a rugby ground in Windhoek, Namibia, with a grass playing field and a covered main stand. It serves as the country's main venue for top-level rugby, hosting national championships and international test matches.
The ground opened in 1991 as South West Stadium, shortly after Namibian independence. It was later renamed in honor of Hage Geingob, the country's first Prime Minister and later President.
The stadium is named after Namibian President Hage Geingob, who passed away in 2024, giving the ground a meaning that goes beyond sport for many visitors. On match days, supporters from across the country gather here to follow national and local club rugby.
The stadium is centrally located in Windhoek and easy to reach by car or on foot, with parking available nearby on match days. Getting there early gives you a better choice of seats and lets you settle in before the crowds arrive.
The Namibian national rugby team, the Welwitschias, uses this ground as their main home venue and has qualified for multiple Rugby World Cups. The team's name comes from the Welwitschia plant, a desert species that can live for over 1,000 years.
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