Videos: 2011 World Rugby Classic
Always a popular event on the social calendar, the 2011 World Rugby Classic was held last week, and saw Argentina win the title after beating the Classic Lions 25-19 in the World Rugby Classic Finals on November 12th.
The start of the five-day event was initially postponed due to wind-damage to their National Sports Centre facilities caused by the gale-force gusts battering the island.
On the first day, New Zealand beat the United States 39-0, and the Classic Lions beat Italy 83-5. On the second day Argentina and Canada won over South Africa and Australia.
Bermuda made their first appearance in the Classic on the third day, walking away with a 24 – 7 win over the Montreal Irish. In the Plate Semi-Final the United States bested Italy 27 – 10, and in the Classic Semi-Final the Classic Lions defeated New Zealand 7-0.
On the fourth day of the Classic, Australia defeated South Africa 26 – 21 and Argentina won 17 – 10 win over Canada. On the fifth and final day, Argentina beat the Classic Lions 25-19 to win the title, while Australia beat the United States 34-24, and the Bermuda Barbarians lost 12-0 to White Plains RFC.
New Zealand All Blacks vs. United States #1:
New Zealand All Blacks vs. United States #2:
Britain’s Classic Lions vs Italy #1:
Britain’s Classic Lions vs Italy #2:
Canada vs Argentina #1:
Canada vs Argentina #2:
Australia vs Canada #1:
Australia vs Canada #2:
Canada celebrate win over Australia:
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