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Argentina Claim World Rugby Classic Title
Argentina Legends have claimed the World Rugby Classic title after defeating South Africa Legends 13-7 at the North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday [November 7]. In the other matches on the final night of the annual tournament, Italian Classic beat Classic Lions 26-24, and Classic Canada overcame Classic Eagles 37-15. Earlier in the week, Classic... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 World Rugby Classic Event
Crowds of enthusiastic spectators made their way to the National Sports Centre on Wednesday [Nov 5] as the World Rugby Classic continued, which saw the Classic Eagles 7s claim the inaugural 7s title after defeating Classic Canada 7s 26–12, while in the main competition, the South Africa Rugby Legends beat the Classic Lions 29–14. Related... Read more of this article
Classic Eagles Claim Rugby 7s Title
The Classic Eagles 7s claimed the inaugural 7s title after beating Classic Canada 7s 26-12 at the World Rugby Classic at the North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday [November 5]. Meanwhile, in the main competition, South Africa Rugby Legends beat Classic Lions 29-14. Tomorrow’s matches will pit Classic Canada against Classic Eagles at 6pm;... Read more of this article
Results: Rugby Classic Opening Weekend
There were wins for Argentina Legends, Classic Canada and the Classic Springboks on the opening weekend of the World Rugby Classic at the North Field, National Sports Centre. On Saturday, Argentina enjoyed a 12-0 win over Italian Classic, while Canada claimed a hard-fought 24-19 victory over the Classic Lions. Meanwhile, on a rainy afternoon yesterday... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic To Kick Off This Weekend
The 37th World Rugby Classic kicks off this weekend at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, with teams from Argentina, Canada, Italy, the UK & Ireland [Classic Lions], USA and South Africa arriving this week ahead of opening night on Saturday, November 1st. World Rugby Classic founder and president, John Kane, reflects back on over 3 decades... Read more of this article
John Kane Pays Tribute To Legend JPR Williams
[Written by Stephen Wright] John Kane, president of the World Rugby Classic, has paid tribute to Wales and British and Irish Lions legend JPR Williams, who played in the first-ever Classic in 1988. Williams, a former London Welsh, Bridgend and Barbarians full-back, died aged 74 on Monday [January 8]. His connection with Bermuda lasted over 30 years,... Read more of this article
Classic Taking Matters ‘Extremely Seriously’
The World Rugby Classic said they are taking two matters — a social media post that ”alleges that visiting players used offensive and racist language” and the video circulating which shows a naked man — “extremely seriously”. A spokesperson said, “The World Rugby Classic organisers are aware of social media... Read more of this article
Police ‘Inquiries’ Into Indecent Exposure Incident
[Updated] The police have confirmed they have started “inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the north field of the National Sports Center.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has begun inquiries into an incident of indecent exposure which is alleged to have occurred at the... Read more of this article
2023 World Rugby Classic Day Two Results
The 2023 World Rugby Classic continued at the National Sports Center with another double header. Argentina 44 - Italy 0 In the opener, Argentina defeated Italy 44 – 0, Juan Marsano would lead the way with 3 tries, Franco Fasano, and Gonzalo Tiesi added a try each, Juan Cassina kicked 5 conversions, and 3 penalties. Lions 7 – South Africa... Read more of this article
2023 World Rugby Classic Day One Results
The 2023 World Rugby Classic in Bermuda kicked off with defending champions France securing a 40-0 victory over the USA and Ireland defeating Canada. France 40 USA 0 The defending World Rugby Classic Champions France opened the 2023 event with a 40 – 0 win over the USA at the National Sports Center. France got tries from Emmanuel Etien, Stanislas... Read more of this article
Rugby: France In Hunt For Hat-Trick Of Titles
Classic France will aim for a hat-trick of titles when they begin the defence of their World Rugby Classic crown against Classic Eagles at the North Field, National Sports Centre, tomorrow [November 3]. France edged Argentina Legends 21-20 in a thrilling final last year and will hope to make it three titles in a row in the eight-team tournament, now... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic To Kick Off On Nov 3rd
The 2023 Bermuda World Rugby Classic is set to feature teams from nations including Argentina, Canada, France, Ireland, South Africa and more, with rugby enthusiasts gearing up for an exciting line-up of matches from November 3rd to 9th. The event begins on Friday, November 3rd, with the Classic Eagles going head-to-head with Classic France at 7PM.... Read more of this article
