Category: Sports
BRFU Super Touch 6′s League Results
The Bermuda Rugby Super Touch 6’s League is underway at the National Sports Center North Field. The Billies & Klippies defeated the Untouchables 13 – 2, Teachers RFC lost 8 – 5 to PwC, and Police RFC went down 10 – 3 to the Galaxy/Hurricanes. Related Stories Jamin Hodgkins Named In Canada Squad Rugby: Bermuda To Play Bahamas On Saturday Rugby... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pacers Track Club Meet Results
The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted a track meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. The under 17 women’s 100 meter dash was won by Pria Wilson who was clocked across the line in a time of 12.85, Jayla Peets-Butte was second in 13.42, and Hannah Dill finished third with a time of 14.26. Jaeda Grant ran to victory... Read more of this article
Minister: Sports Investment Funds Allocation
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell outlined the Sports Investment Programme allocations for the 2023/24 budget, with 22 different sporting bodies set to receive sums ranging from $5,000 to $300,000. Speaking today [May 17] in the Senate, the Minister said, “Madam President, the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Play In NORCECA Beach Volleyball
Bermuda will be participating in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour this weekend in the Cayman Islands. A spokesperson said, “The NORCECA Beach Tour is the signature beach volleyball tour for the North American, Central American and Caribbean Zone. The Bermuda Volleyball Association is proud to announce their teams for the Cayman Islands Tour... Read more of this article
Martin Reflects On Kidderminster Promotion
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian midfielder Keziah Martin has reflected on his “unforgettable” season with Kidderminster Harriers after helping them gain promotion to the Vanarama National League. Harriers achieved a first promotion in 23 years after winning the National League North play-off final with a 2-0 win away to Brackley Town last... Read more of this article
Conyers Competes In Vuelta CV Femina In Spain
Caitlin Conyers competed in the 5th Vuelta CV Femina in Valencia, Spain. Competing in a one day 93.2km race, Conyers finished 120th clocking a time of 2:42:04. Conyers finished 14 minutes and 6 seconds behind the winner Floortje Mackaij. Related Stories Skye Ferguson Wins BBA Criterium Race Hopkins Competes In 16th Tour Of Pyrenean National Criterium... Read more of this article
‘Flora Of Bermuda’ Race Horse Finishes Fourth
[Written by Stephen Wright] Simon Scupham, the Bermuda Thoroughbred Racing [BTR] chairman, hopes Dame Flora Duffy’s “magic dust” will rub off on the syndicate’s latest addition named in honour of the Olympic gold medalist and multiple time world champion. Flora Of Bermuda was purchased for 340,000 guineas from Longways Stables at the recent... Read more of this article
Top Names To Compete In USATF Grand Prix
[Written by Stephen Wright] Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will be among the top names heading to the island for the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday [May 21]. Powell, 40, has twice held the 100 metres world record and won gold medals in the 4×100 relays at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He retired... Read more of this article
Bermuda Drawn In Group C For 2023/24 CNL
Concacaf conducted the official draw for the third edition of the Concacaf Nations League [CNL], with Bermuda being drawn in Group C alongside French Guiana, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and Belize. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf today conducted the official draw for the third edition of the Concacaf Nations League [CNL]. The live event in Miami... Read more of this article
Somersfield Dominates BSSF Girls Badminton
Somersfield Academy had an impressive medal haul at the Bermuda School Sports Federations Middle School Girls Badminton Tournament. Somersfield had all four players in the Semi-Finals in the Over 13 Division. Dezirae Darrell defeated Paige Lindo 11-4 to win the Final. Darrell defeated Zoe Mir 11-2 in the Semi-Final while Lindo overcame Emma Hales in... Read more of this article
Bowlers To Compete In Pan Am Championships
Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team leaves the island this coming Saturday for the Dominican Republic to compete in the Men’s Pan American Championships, which will also serve as the qualification events for this year’s Pan Am Games and the International Bowling Federation [IBF] World Cup. The tournament runs from May 22 – 29th, 2023 The... Read more of this article
Swimming Championships This Weekend
The Bermuda National Swimming Championships will be held at the National Aquatic Centre this weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A spokesperson said, “The heats will be held from 8:30am and Finals will begin at 6pm on Friday, 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. This weekend will see several of our overseas athletes return home to compete. This... Read more of this article
Football: Lady Trojans Defeat Lady Colts
At the BAA Field, the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League season continued with the Somerset Lady Trojans matching up against the St. George’s Lady Colts. The Somerset Lady Trojans got three goals from Deshae Darrell as they defeated the St. George’s Lady Colts 3 – 0. Related Stories Bermuda Women To Face Belize On Sunday Women’s... Read more of this article
Concacaf Launches New Ranking System
Concacaf has announced the launch of an “innovative new ranking system for clubs and leagues in the region.” A spokesperson said, “The new rankings will be an important part of the Confederation’s revamped club ecosystem and will be key a factor in determining draw seedings for official Concacaf club competitions beginning with the... Read more of this article
Hollis Enjoying Challenge Of Top Division
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda batter Dennico Hollis believes he will rise to the challenge of testing himself against higher-calibre bowlers in the Western Premiership One in Scotland this season. Hollis, who helped Stenhousemuir Cricket Club win the Western Premiership Two title last summer, said there is a step up in class between the two divisions... Read more of this article
Marco Warren: Legend, Leader, Father, Footballer
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tributes have poured in for Bermuda footballer Marco Warren who died following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Hamilton Parish early Sunday morning. He captained PHC Zebras to the Premier Division and Friendship Trophy titles this season, earning the top-flight’s Most Valuable Player award for the second successive... Read more of this article
