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Photo Set #3: 2014 World Rugby Classic Finals
The 2014 World Rugby Classic got underway on November 9th at the National Sports Center and came to a close on Saturday [Nov 15] with the New Zealand All Blacks making a return after a two year hiatus, and being crowned champions after defeating the Classic Lions 17 – 3. France defeated Italy 24-5 in the Plate Final while the tour match saw the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2014 World Rugby Classic Finals
New Zealand made a return to the 2014 World Rugby Classic after a two year hiatus, and were crowned the champions after defeating the Classic Lions 17 – 3 on Saturday evening [Nov 15]. The New Zealand All Blacks perform the Haka In earlier action at the National Sports Centre, France defeated Italy 24-5 in the Plate Final to warm the fans up for... Read more of this article
Videos: Rugby Classic Prize Presentation, Haka
New Zealand made a return to the 2014 World Rugby Classic after a two year hiatus, and were crowned the champions after defeating the Classic Lions 17 – 3 last night [Nov 15]. In earlier action at the National Sports Centre, France defeated Italy 24-5 in the Plate Final to warm the fans up for the championship battle, while the tour match saw the... Read more of this article
Photos: New Zealand Win World Rugby Classic
New Zealand made a return to the 2014 World Rugby Classic after a two year hiatus, and were crowned the champions after defeating the Classic Lions 17 – 3 last night [Nov 15]. In earlier action at the National Sports Centre, France defeated Italy 24-5 in the Plate Final to warm the fans up for the championship battle, while the tour match saw the... Read more of this article
Rugby Classic: Italy & Classic Lions Advance
The 2014 World Rugby Classic continued last night [Nov 12] with Italy advancing to the Plate Final after defeating the USA, while the Classic Lions advanced to the Classic Final after defeating South Africa. Italy Advance to the Plate Final: Italy 14 – USA 7 The opener on the first semi-final night of the 2014 World Rugby Classic saw the United... Read more of this article
Rugby Classic: Argentina & New Zealand Win
The 2014 World Rugby Classic continued at the National Sports Centre last night [Nov 10] with a total of 52 points was put on the board between the four teams playing on the second night of the tournament. Argentina 28 – Canada 14 An entertaining opener went down to the wire with Argentina defeating Canada 28 – 14. The two teams traded tries... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: South Africa & Lions Win
The 2014 World Rugby Classic got underway last night [Nov 9] at the National Sports Center in mixed conditions, with sunshine and rain highlighting the opening day of play, which saw a total of 91 points put on the board between the four teams. Italy 7 – South Africa 21 In the opener, South Africa defeated Italy 21 – 7, South Africa got Try’s... Read more of this article
Photos: South Africa Win World Rugby Classic
Last night [Nov 16] South Africa claimed the 2013 Bermuda World Rugby Classic title after they defeated Argentina 14-7. South Africa took a 7 – 0 lead in the second minute when Heno Metz went over for a Try and then Percy Montgomery kicked a Conversion. In the 20th minute the score was level as Santiago Van Dar Ghotte went over for a Try and Federico... Read more of this article
Australia Win World Rugby Classic Plate Final
Australia are the 2013 Bermuda World Rugby Classic Plate Final champions, following their 36-21 defeat of Canada last night [Nov 16]. Andrew Walker scored a Try in the 8th minute and when Gavin DeBartolo kicked the Conversion it gave Australia a 7 – 0 lead, in the 19th minute Australia went over for a Try to increase their lead as Ben Sangrove went... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Bermuda Rugby Classic Day #3
After being postponed the previous night due to inclement weather, the World Rugby Classic got back underway last night [Nov 14] with Argentina defeating the Classic Lions 7-3, and South Africa defeating the USA 47-7. Argentina 7 Classic Lions 3 Argentina came from behind to defeat the Classic Lions 7 – 3. The Classic Lions went ahead 3 – 0 in... Read more of this article
RenRe & Classic Lions Host Junior Rugby Day
RenaissanceRe once again partnered with the Classic Lions to host a Junior Rugby Day for middle school students on November 13 at the National Sports Center. The event is part of the World Rugby Classic Bermuda. “For the second year in a row, we’re proudly sponsoring a Junior Rugby Day to give young Bermudians the chance to experience what rugby... Read more of this article
This Evening’s Rugby Classic Games Postponed
This evening’s [Nov 13] World Rugby Classic activities have been postponed due to the inclement weather, which has prompted the Bermuda Weather Service to issue a Thunderstorm Advisory and Gale Warning. The Plate Final was scheduled for tonight, and it appears it will be played on Friday. Anyone having passes for this evening will be able to use... Read more of this article
