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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
Photos & Results: World Rugby Classic Finals
The 2016 World Rugby Classic concluded with France defeating Canada 18 – 15 in the Plate Finals and South Africa defeating Argentina 12 – 0 to claim the Championship title France 18 – Canada 15 The opening match needed an extra 10 minutes to decide a winner as a penalty goal in the second period of extra time off the boot of France... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: World Rugby Classic Day #4
The 2016 World Rugby Classic continued on Friday [Nov 11] at the National Sports Center with a double header that saw France defeat the United States 28 – 12 in the plate semi-final and then Argentina defeated New Zealand 40 – 14 in the classic semi-final. Plate Semi-Final: United States 12 France 28 The opening Plate Semi-Final saw the... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic Matches Postponed
The World Rugby Classic matches scheduled for tonight [Nov 10] have been postponed until tomorrow [Nov 11] due to inclement weather. The postponed matches will be played tomorrow, with gates opening at 12.30pm, the Corporate Hospitality Village opening at 1.00pm, and matches beginning at 2.30pm. Matches will include USA vs France [Plate Semi-Final,... Read more of this article
Rugby Classic: Canada & South Africa Win
The third day of the 2016 Bermuda World Rugby Classic saw a total of 38 points scored in a double header. Plate Semi-Final: Canada 17 Italy 0 Canada advanced to the Plate Final with a 17 – 0 win over Italy. Canada opened the scoring with 18:30 remaining on the clock in the first half, Mitch Gudgeon went over for well worked try, the conversion... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Rugby Classic Day #2
[Updated with video] The 2016 World Rugby Classic continued last night [Nov 7] at the National Sports Center with a double header that saw Argentina defeat the United States 33 – 14, while the second game saw New Zealand defeat France 14 – 7. Argentina 33 United States 14 Argentina advanced to the Classic Semi-Finals following their... Read more of this article
Rugby Classic Photos: Canada vs South Africa
The 2016 World Rugby Classic got underway today [Nov 6] at the National Sports Center with a double header. The first game saw Classic Lions defeat Italy 38 – 7, while in the second game South Africa defeated Canada 17 – 14. Game action resumes on Monday night with Argentina facing United States at 7.15pm and France go up against New Zealand... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic Family Day On November 6
The World Rugby Classic Family Fun Day is set for November 6, with gates to open at 12.30pm and entertainment to include a kids fun zone, food vendors, a garden party, and more. Entry to the kids zone is $15 per child and includes unlimited use of the bouncy castles and glitter tattoos; children must be accompanied by an adult. New food vendors include... Read more of this article
