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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
Jamin Hodgkins Impresses For Wanderers
Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins was named man of the match in Glamorgan Wanderers’ 19-17 win at home to Penallta in the Welsh Rugby Union Admiral Championship earlier this week. Hodgkins, a former Bermuda Under-19 fly-half, scored one of his team’s three tries and kicked two conversions. The former Warwick Academy student, who attends Cardiff Met University,... 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
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
Jamin Hodgkins Makes Canada 32-Man Squad
Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins has made the Canada squad for the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa, Spain. Hodgkins made the final cut after the provisional 41-man squad was whittled down to 32 players by Kingsley Jones, the Canada head coach. The former Bermuda Under-19 player will hope to be involved when Canada face Spain on November... Read more of this article
Rugby League: Renegades And Police Win
The 2023/24 Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s season continued with league play taking place at the Southampton Oval. In the ladies’ division, the Teachers went down 19 – 10 to the Renegades, while Police defeated the Mariners 50 – 0, and the Renegades defeated the Police in the lone men’s game by a score of 54 – 33. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rugby Football Union Results
The 2023/24 Bermuda Rugby Football Union season has kicked off with league matches held at the Southampton Oval. In the Ladies Division, the Teachers triumphed over the Police with a score of 5 – 0, while the Renegades secured a strong 17 – 0 victory against the Mariners. In the sole Men’s match, Teachers outperformed the Police with a... 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
Hodgkins Named In Canada Rugby Squad
Bermudian Jamin Hodgkins has been named in a Canada provisional squad for the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa, Spain. Hodgkins, who has represented Bermuda Under-19, has been named in a 41-man squad, which will be cut to 32, set to play Spain on November 11 and the winners of the United States and Brazil the following weekend. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rugby’s 2023/24 Season Kicks Off
Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] announced the schedule for Bermuda Rugby’s 2023/24 season. A spokesperson said, “It’s October – and that means Bermuda Rugby’s season is kicking off. The BRFU is delighted to announce the return of a full league schedule for the upcoming 2023/24 season, for both the men’s and women’s domestic... Read more of this article
Bermuda Team Competes At RAN Sevens
The 2023 Rugby Americas North [RAN] Sevens took place at Starlight Stadium on Vancouver Island. Bermuda played four matches over the tournament. In their opening match, Bermuda fell 35 – 7 to Mexico, followed by a 62 – 0 loss to the USA. Bermuda next took on Jamaica, losing 45 – 0. In their final match of the tournament, Bermuda fell 31 – 0... Read more of this article
