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Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Underway
The Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Tournament got underway at the National Sports Center this weekend, with the Kiskadees finishing the day with three wins. The Kiskadees, defeated the Longtails in the opening game of the tournament 22 – 5, they would then defeat the Misfits 47 – 0, and then in a battle of the undefeated, the Kiskadees defeated... Read more of this article
NSC North Field Closed For Rugby 7s Friendly
The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed tomorrow [Aug 21] from 6:00pm -9:00pm, and on Sunday [Aug 22] from 8:30am – 2:00pm due to the Men’s Rugby 7s international friendly competition. A spokesperson said, “The North Field at the National Sports Centre will be closed on Saturday 21 August from 6:00pm -9:00pm and again... Read more of this article
Bermuda Touch Rugby League Gets Underway
The Bermuda Touch Rugby League got underway at the National Sports Center. Five games were on tap, with Bermuda Police Rugby Football Club One edging the Mariners Rugby Football Club 6 – 5. The Galaxy/Hurricanes defeated Beyond Rugby 18 – 2, while the Lekker Bru defeated the Bermuda Police Rugby Football Club Two 12 – 0, and the Wuhan Touch Rugby... Read more of this article
Rugby: BRFU Cancels 2020/2021 Season
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] has canceled its 2020/2021 season due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its related restrictions. A spokesperson said, “The BRFU worked tirelessly to try to save the 2020/2021 season. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we weren’t ever able to get the season started. “As a result, after... Read more of this article
‘Outstanding Payments Owed To Local Vendors’
[Updated] Following the World Tens Rugby Series that took place in October and November 2020, there are “outstanding payments owed to local vendors” and the BTA confirmed they are “withholding post-event sponsorship payments until we are confident local vendors will be made whole.” The event, which took place at the National Sports... Read more of this article
Rugby: Phased Approach To Restart Once Able
The rugby season, like many other local sports, has been impacted due an increase in Covid-19 cases on the island. “As you will be aware, we have a well-thought-out ‘Return to Rugby’ Covid plan that was developed in conjunction with World Rugby, with input from RAN and Rugby Canada,” explained Sean Field-Lament, president of the Bermuda Rugby... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rugby Cancel Weekend Events
Local rugby officials cancelled this weekend’s events, citing the increase in Covid-19 cases and noting that “with the robust contact nature of rugby there is no viable adherence to social distancing.” Their message stated, “Everyone will be aware of the recent news reports about the spikes in cases of Covid-19 on the island. In... Read more of this article
Videos: Rugby Unstoppables Feature Bermuda
Bermuda women’s rugby have been featured front and centre as part of World Rugby’s ‘Unstoppable’ campaign. The campaign, launched in 2019, centres around bringing attention to the women’s contact game. Unions around the world are creating their own campaigns, featuring unstoppable women. Rugby Americas North [RAN], Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Flag Football Fall Season Awards Announced
The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] 2020 Fall Season Award Winners have been handed out, serving to recognise the top players over the past season. League MVP – Kenny Wilson [Black Shark$] QB OTY – Seward Smith [Killa Squad] Offensive Player OTY – Kenny Wilson [Black Shark$] Defensive Player OTY – Zavante Garnett [Punisher] Offensive... Read more of this article
World Tens Rugby Added 3,500 Room Nights
The Rugby World Tens series “added 3,500 room nights for our local hotels” and “next year we aim to have Bermudians involved in the production of the TV broadcast,” Premier David Burt said. The event, which took place at the National Sports Centre, involved a number of international teams and was broadcast on ESPN and SkySports. Teams... Read more of this article
Rugby: SX10 Win 2020 World Tens Series Cup
SX10 overturned a 14-0 deficit to beat Ohio Aviators in the final of the World Tens Series [WTS] Cup at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “A brace of tries from the Cup’s top points scorer Collins Injera and the winning try from South African, Craig Hunt, was enough to ensure the win for Frankie Horne’s side. “The Aviators sprung... Read more of this article
Rugby: WTS Cup To Take Place On Saturday
The Rugby World Tens Series Cup is set to take place tomorrow [Nov 7] at the National Sports Complex. A spokesperson said, “With the World Tens Series League wrapped up by London Royals earlier in the week, attention now turns to the WTS Cup this Saturday 7 November at the National Sports Complex in Hamilton, Bermuda. “Where each team... Read more of this article
London Royals Win World Tens Series League
The World Tens Series League has concluded, with the London Royals claiming the league ’s title. A spokesperson said, “The London Royals lifted the World Tens Series League Trophy at the end of day two after they topped the league standings and confirmed their place as number on seeds for the WTS Cup this Saturday. “The Royals won two... Read more of this article
Video & Results: World Tens Round 2, Day 1
The first day of the second round of the Rugby World Tens Series was held on Monday at the National Sports Centre. The day’s match report said, “Day one of Round two of the World Tens Series had a bit of everything; wind, rain, tries, 5-point conversions, but unfortunately no SX10. “The side from Cape Town were awaiting their COVID-19 test... Read more of this article
World Tens Series Round Two Begins On Monday
The second round of the Rugby World Tens Series will kick off at the Bermuda National Sports complex on Monday, November 2nd. The organisers said, “The Miami Sun and the London Royals will once again kick things off for Round Two of the World Tens Series League at the Bermuda National Sports complex on Monday 2 November. “The action gets underway... Read more of this article
Phoenix Rugby Team Volunteer To Support KBB
Players and staff of the Phoenix World Tens Series team used their down time on Thursday morning to volunteer for the Keep Bermuda Beautiful charity. Head Coach Braam van Straaten and his playing squad collected cans and bottles for recycling and other pieces of trash along the railway walk as a way of showing their support to the Keep Bermuda Beautiful... Read more of this article
