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Photos: Argentina & Lions Win Rugby Classic
[Updated] The third day of the 2017 Bermuda World Rugby Classic saw Argentina and the Classic Lions claim victories. Classic Semi-Final: Argentina 25 France 6 Argentina took the lead in the 6th minute with a Alejandro Galli try, but with the Conversion missed the score remained 5-0, and then Anthony Lagardere kicked a penalty for France in the 17th... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: New Zealand & Italy Win
The second day of the 2017 Bermuda World Rugby Classic saw New Zealand and Italy claim victories. USA 13 New Zealand 31 The USA Classic Eagles took the lead when Garret Peterson scored a try, and Maximo de Achaval added the conversion, but the Classic All Blacks would get themselves back into the game when Tom Donnelly went over, but with the conversion... Read more of this article
Jaime Baum Selected To Referee In Mexico
Local referee Jaime Baum has been selected by Rugby Americas North [RAN] to take charge of games in the annual international tournament set to take place in November 2017. The two day event will take place in Mexico City on November 25-26, 2017 with 10 men’s and women’s teams set to take part in the competition. BRFU President Sean Field-Lament... Read more of this article
Photos: Classic Lions vs France Classic Rugby
The 2017 World Rugby Classic got underway today [Nov 5] at the National Sports Center with a double header. The first game saw Classic Pumas defeat Rugby Canada 57 – 5, while in the second game France Classic Rugby defeated Classic Lions 10 – 7. 24-year-old female referee Maria Beatrice Benvenuti – the youngest international referee in... Read more of this article
Female Referee To Officiate At Rugby Classic
The 2017 World Rugby Classic is welcoming 24-year-old female referee Maria Beatrice Benvenuti – the youngest international referee in the world – to the tournament. An online post by the World Rugby Classic said, “For the first time in the World Rugby Classic’s 30 years, we will be welcoming a female referee to the tournament, and we... Read more of this article
School Children To Get Expert Rugby Training
Hundreds of students will get a chance to be coached by some of the best-known names in rugby. Colonial Group International is sponsoring the Classic Lions at the World Rugby Classic next month and has teamed up with Beyond Rugby to organize a coaching session for 200 school children. Naz Farrow, Colonial Group International’s Chief Operating Officer... Read more of this article
Results: Bermuda Rugby Football Union Matches
It was another busy day at the National Sports Center, as the Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s men’s and ladies 10’s tournament continued. The full results follows below: Women’s GAME #1 Loquats 5 – Mariners 10 Loquats try scorers – Kierra Smith Mariners try scorers – Amanda Swan, Denika Borden GAME #2 Pinks 15 – Dark & Stormys... Read more of this article
Results: Rugby Action At National Sports Center
The weekend’s rugby action at the National Sports Center was a “showcase of the Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s commitment to growth and development of the sport,” with two variations on display. A spokesperson said, “Women’s rugby has a strong base in the touch format, but ultimately the development of robust contact... Read more of this article
Bermuda Onions Win ‘Nations Tournament’
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] hosted a Friendly “Four Nations” Ladies Touch Rugby Tournament at the National Sports Center. The four Teams: Onions [wearing pink] Lionesses [wearing white], Celts [ wearing green] and the Rest of the World [in blue] played a round affair with Onions claiming the Championship. The Onions defeated... Read more of this article
Photos: Renegades Retain Mad Hatters Titles
Renegades successfully defended the Men’s and Ladies Mad Hatters titles at the National Sports Center as the 2017/18 Bermuda Rugby Football Union Season got underway. In the Ladies Division the Mariners defeated the Police 10 – 0, the Mariners got tries from Sade James and Amanda Swan. The Renegades would then defeat the Teachers 15 – 0, with... Read more of this article
Renegades Retain Mad Hatters Rugby Titles
Renegades successfully defended the Men’s and Ladies Mad Hatters titles at the National Sports Center as the 2017/18 Bermuda Rugby Football Union Season got underway. In the Ladies Division the Mariners defeated the Police 10 – 0, the Mariners got tries from Sade James and Amanda Swan. The Renegades would then defeat the Teachers 15 –... Read more of this article
Mad Hatters Tournament Set For Sept 30th
Local men’s and women’s rugby teams will be vying for honors at 3rd annual Mad Hatters Tournament to be held at North Field on Saturday 30th September. The Mad Hatter tournament will mark the start of the new season and 2016 season champions Renegades will be looking to hold on to the Men’s and Women’s title for the second year in a row. Police... Read more of this article
Layfield Steps Away From ‘SmackDown’ Team
Bermuda resident and former professional wrestler John “JBL” Layfield is stepping back from his weekly role as SmackDown LIVE announcer to focus on his new role as a Beyond Sport Global Ambassador. The WWE website said, “In a tweet posted Friday evening, JBL announced that he is stepping back from his weekly role as SmackDown LIVE announcer to... Read more of this article
DHL Donates 90 Laptops To Beyond Rugby
More students at three Bermuda schools will be able to do their homework on laptops this school year with the help of a donation from DHL Express Bermuda to Beyond Rugby. DHL is donating 90 reconditioned laptops to Beyond Rugby Bermuda, the program that helps children achieve by providing them with training and life skills alongside academic support. Approximately... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2017 Atlantic Rugby Cup
The 2017 Atlantic Rugby Cup was held last night [August 10] at the National Sports Centre, with the event beginning with the URugby Collegiate All-Star Cup, followed by a match between the USA Islanders and renowned Saracens from London. The URugby Collegiate All-Star Cup is a first-ever match for the Cup and took place at 5.30pm, just before the highly... Read more of this article
Video: Saracens Defeat USA Islanders 92-0
The 2017 Atlantic Rugby Cup took place last night [Aug 11], with Saracens recording an overwhelming victory, defeating the USA Islanders 92 – 0 at the National Sports Center. Saracens jumped out to an early 29 – 0 lead in the first half and then scored an additional 63 second half points. Saracens were led by Captain Chris Wyles, Henry Taylor... Read more of this article
