Uruguay accomplishes mission with win over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

Uruguay accomplishes mission with win over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

Uruguay made sure to savor its victory over Namibia on Wednesday, as it was well aware the opportunity to add another Rugby World Cup success might not come any time soon.

Uruguay fight back to deny 14-man Namibia first ever Rugby World Cup win

Pool A: Uruguay 36-26 NamibiaDes Sethie sent off as discipline costs outsidersUruguay secured their first win at this year’s Rugby World Cup, fighting back to beat Namibia 36-26 in their Pool A meeting in Lyon.Namibia led 14-0 early on and 23-12 soon after half-time, but were punished for ill-discipline as their bid for a first-ever World Cup win fell short. Des Sethie saw his yellow card for a high tackle upgraded to a red, while Johan Coetzee …

Namibia denied first World Cup win as Uruguay produce fightback

Baltazar Amaya scored two tries as Uruguay produced a second-half comeback to defeat ill-disciplined Namibia 36-26 and secure a bonus-point victory in Lyon.

Uruguay beat Namibia for first win of World Cup

Uruguay beat Namibia to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon and deny the African nation a first win in the competition.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Uruguay mount comeback to deny Namibia maiden tournament win as cards and tries flow in Lyon

"Namibia let 14 and 11-point leads slip as they were denied a maiden Rugby World Cup victory by a determined Uruguay comeback. The South American side were behind at the break but roared back to win 36-26 in an entertaining Pool A contest in Lyon. Tries and cards weren\u0027t in short supply during an eventful match that leaves Uruguay with a slim chance of reaching the quarter-finals."

Uruguay deny Namibia first ever Rugby World Cup win

Namibia’s hopes of a first ever Rugby World Cup win were dashed by Uruguay last night as the South American side picked up their first victory of the tournament. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Namibia’s hopes of a first ever Rugby World Cup win were dashed by Uruguay last night as the South American side picked up their first victory of the tournament. Namibia looked on for an upset, and their first win in seven World Cup tournaments, when…