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John Kane Pays Tribute To Legend JPR Williams

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rugby Classic: France, Lions & Canada Win

Rugby Classic: France, Lions & Canada Win

The 2022 World Rugby Classic came to an end at the National Sports Center North Field with a triple header, with France successfully defending its title in the final match of the night. France 21 – Argentina 20 France defeated Argentina 21-20 in the final game to reclaim the title. Argentina scored first as Roman Miralles went over for a try,... Read more of this article

Rugby Classic: Italy, Argentina & France Win

Rugby Classic: Italy, Argentina & France Win

[Updated with video] The World Rugby Classic continued with a triple header at the National Sports Center which produced 74 points on the night. Italy 35 – USA 7 In the opening match of the evening, Italy defeated USA 35 – 7. Italy got tries from Giambattista Venditti, Mauro Paghera, Alex Brown, and Ramiro Pez, while Pez kicked 3 conversions,... Read more of this article

Photos: World Rugby Classic Canada vs Lions

Photos: World Rugby Classic Canada vs Lions

[Updated with photos] Following Bermuda’s 35-16 victory over Gibraltar, Canada notched a victory of their own at the World Rugby Classic with a 19-15 win over the Lions. The Classic Lions took the lead when James Shanahan scored, and Delon Armitage kicked the conversion to make it 7 – 0. John Moonlight went over for Canada, but with the conversion... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Defeats Gibraltar In Rugby

Photos: Bermuda Defeats Gibraltar In Rugby

The Bermuda rugby team made an excellent showing to defeat Gibraltar 35 – 16 in World Rugby Classic action this weekend. Robbie Reid gave Bermuda a 3 – 0 lead when he converted a penalty. Benn Morris leveled the score at 3 – 3 when he hit a penalty for Gibraltar; Morris kicked another penalty to give Gibraltar the lead at 6 – 3. Dave Lunn... Read more of this article

World Rugby Classic: France & Argentina Win

World Rugby Classic: France & Argentina Win

The 2022 World Rugby Classic got underway at the National Sports Center, with a total of 91 points scored in the two matches. France 28 -  Italy 6 Italy scored the game’s first points as Ramiro Pez kicked a penalty, Pez doubled the lead with another penalty, but from there on in it was all France. France would get on the board just before the... Read more of this article

NSC North Field Closed For Rugby Classic

NSC North Field Closed For Rugby Classic

The North Field and Pavilion at the National Sports Centre will be closed from today [Oct 6] until Monday 17 October 2022, as it hosts the World Rugby Classic. A spokesperson said, “Therefore, walkers, joggers and all other recreational users will not have access to the 600m track, outdoor gym and surrounding grassy areas during that time. “This... Read more of this article

Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of Rugby Star

Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of Rugby Star

A man has been arrested in Hungary in connection with the murder in Paris last weekend of former Argentina rugby player Federico Aramburu – who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics. A source at the Paris prosecutor’s office told Reuters today that Frenchman Loik Le Priol was arrested last night. Hungarian police did not immediately respond... Read more of this article

Argentina Rugby Player Murdered In France

Argentina Rugby Player Murdered In France

Former Argentina rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu — who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics — was fatally shot in France this weekend. The BBC reported, “Former Argentina international Federico Martin Aramburu was reportedly shot dead in France early on Saturday. “The 42-year-old, who was capped 22 times, played... Read more of this article

France Win 2021 World Rugby Classic

France Win 2021 World Rugby Classic

France were crowned the 2021 World Rugby Classic Champions after defeating Bermuda 25 – 17 at the National Sports Center. Bermuda got tries from Mike Dill and Tyler Kendell, while Dan Cole kicked two conversions and a penalty. The final match of the tournament saw Canada attempting to win their first game, while the Classic Lions were looking... Read more of this article