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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
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
World Rugby Classic Gets Underway This Sunday
The 2018 World Rugby Classic is set to get underway this coming Sunday, November 4th, at the National Sports Center, and a look at the schedule is below. Sunday 4th 12:30pm Gates Open 12:45pm Hospitality Village Opens 2:15pm France Classic Rugby vs. Irish Legends (A) 3:45pm Classic Springboks vs. Rugby Canada (B) Monday 5th 5:30pm Gates Open 5:45pm... 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
Rugby Classic: New Zealand & South Africa Win
The fourth day of the 2017 Bermuda World Rugby Classic saw New Zealand and the South Africa claim victories. Classic Semi-Final: Italy 12 New Zealand 24 New Zealand advanced to the 2017 Bermuda World Rugby Classic Final with a 24 – 12 win over Italy. New Zealand went ahead 5 – 0 when Billy Fulton, Filimoni Botitu would double the New Zealand lead... Read more of this article
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
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
Three Charities Receive Donations From Conyers
Conyers has donated $6000 to three Bermuda charities as part of their World Rugby Classic hospitality event. The three charities that received donations were the Chewstick Foundation, Coalition for the Protection of Children and the Sloop Foundation. “Giving back to the community is important to our Firm. We know that this is also important to our... Read more of this article
