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Bermuda Rugby Classic: Argentina & USA Win
Argentina successfully defended the Bermuda World Rugby Classic title they won a year ago at the National Sports Center following a 25 – 0 win over Ireland last night. Argentina found themselves ahead 13 – 0 in the first half after Matias Albina went gone over for a try and Gonzalo Taboada kicked a conversion and 2 penalties. Sebastian Crispo extended... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: Argentina & USA Win
Argentina will defend their Bermuda World Rugby Classic title, while the USA advanced to their first Plate Final appearance in their history following semi-final day two at the National Sports Center. Main Semi-Final: Lions 6 – Argentina 11 This semi-final match up was about discipline and strength, two powerful teams in the Classic went looking... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Classic Lions Youth Rugby Day
Scores of students had a great time getting personal coaching from classic rugby players as Colonial Group International sponsored the Classic Lions Youth Rugby Day at the National Sports Centre yesterday [November 7]. The event saw students participating from schools including Dellwood, Sandys, Saltus, Whitney Institute, Bermuda High School for Girls,... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: Ireland & France Win
A total of 44 points were scored as the Bermuda World Rugby Classic continued at the National Sports Centre. Semi-Final: Ireland 10 Canada 7 In a tightly contested match Ireland advanced to the final with a 3 point win over Canada, with a score of 10 – 7. Ireland would get on the board first in the first half with a try from Gary Brown, and Fergal... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: Lions & Argentina Win
The second day of the Bermuda World Rugby Classic saw the Classic Lions and Argentina both advance to the semi-finals. Italy 13 – Classic Lions 20 Italy would take advantage of having the wind at their backs in the first half, Daniele Pesapane would go over for a try early and when Ramiro Pez kicked the conversion it gave Italy a 7 – 0 lead.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: World Rugby Classic Underway
[Updated with photos] The World Rugby Classic is underway this afternoon [Nov 4] at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, with two games scheduled for this afternoon. The rugby action begins with the France Classic Rugby vs. Irish Legends match at 2.15pm, which will be followed by the Classic Springboks vs. Rugby Canada match at 3.45pm. The event... Read more of this article
Rugby Team To Wear Rainbow Shoelaces
The Irish Legends rugby team are set to wear rainbow shoelaces during the upcoming World Rugby Classic, with an aim to “send a message of equality, sportsmanship and inclusion especially meaningful to OUTBermuda and Bermuda’s LGBTQ families and citizens.” “By taking this action at one of Bermuda’s most popular sporting competition,... Read more of this article
NSC North Field Closed To Prepare For Rugby
People are being reminded that the North Field at the National Sports Centre is closed due to preparations for the World Rugby Classic. Craig Tyrrell, the NSC’s SVP Operations Manager, said: “We consider that it is dangerous for walkers, joggers and children on bikes while the trucks are moving around the track and workers are setting up tents and... Read more of this article
School Children To Get Top Rugby Coaching
One of the Island’s leading insurance companies is giving school children the chance to be coached by some of the world’s best rugby players. Colonial Group International is sponsoring the Classic Lions when the World Rugby Classic is staged at the National Sports Centre next month. And as part of the sponsorship, Colonial has teamed up with the... Read more of this article
O’Shaughnessy Scores Try In The Netherlands
Teachers Rugby Football player Padraic O’Shaughnessy — who is studying at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands — made his debut for the Maastricht Maraboes Rugby Club. The Club is 40 years old and plays in the Dutch Second Division. O’Shaughnessy played in his favorite spot of outside center and managed a try in his team’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rugby League Season Resumes
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s league season resumed at the National Sports Center, with Ladies and Men’s Division action taking place with a total of 170 combined points going on the board. Ladies Division Mariners defeated the Police 42 – 5 in the opener, referee Alvin Harvey was kept busy, as Apryl Jackson led the Mariners to victory with... Read more of this article
Results: BRFU Mad Hatters Tournament
The BRFU Men’s and Women’s seasons officially began yesterday [Oct 6] with the Mad Hatters Tournament. The tournament is run in a round robin format with abbreviated matches to allow the four club to play against each other. Police rugby club were crowned the overall men’s winners while Renegades took the women’s trophy for the fourth consecutive... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Win BRFU Tens Tournament
Police won the Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s 10’s competition at the National Sports Center. The Police outscored their opponents 140 – 56 over the two weekend tournament. Week One Scores Renegades 26 Teachers 28 Mariners 0 Police 22 Teachers 17 Police 22 Mariners 10 Renegades 24 Renegades 5 Police 29 Teacher 31 Mariners 12 Week Two Results Teacher... Read more of this article
Police Win Bermuda Rugby 10s Tournament
The Bermuda Rugby 10s tournament came to a conclusion on Saturday, with Bermuda Police dominating the two weekend event and going undefeated. A spokesperson explained, “10s is not a widely known hybrid of rugby and is a combination of the speed pace and hectic fury of sevens mingled with the physicality and technical points around the contact... Read more of this article
Bermuda National Rugby Sevens Teams Return
Bermuda Men’s and Women’s National Rugby Sevens teams arrived back on the island after making a strong showing at the Rugby America North 7s Tournament in Barbados. The Bermuda Men’s team finished third while the Women finished 8th, both teams improved on their placements from the previous tournament. The Bermuda Men’s team consisted of Tashon... Read more of this article
Rugby America North 7s Tournament Concludes
The 2018 RAN Men’s and Women’s Sevens came to an end in Barbados, with Bermuda having recorded several wins throughout the event. Bermuda defeated Trinidad & Tobago 26 – 19 to advance to the semi-finals, where Bermuda took on the defending champions Jamaica, who defeated Bermuda 14 – 5. Bermuda would face Mexico in the 3rd and 4th playoff... Read more of this article
