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Player Arrested After Incident At Rugby Classic
[Updated] A South African rugby player has been arrested following an alleged assault that took place during the World Rugby Classic on Saturday night [Nov 10]. A police statement said: “Police are investigating a report of assault that took place Saturday night at the World Ruby Classic (second game). As a result a man has been arrested in connection... Read more of this article
Photos: First Night Of The 2012 Rugby Classic
The World Rugby Classic kicked off last night [Nov 10] with no shortage of entertainment both on and off the field. The always popular annual event attracted a massive crowd, with many dressed for the occasion in a wide variety of attire ranging from human crayons, superheroes, Santa Claus, cowboys, skeletons, plus a variety of suspicious looking “women”. – While... Read more of this article
Photos: Rugby Classic South Africa vs USA
South Africa defeated the United States 43-10 in the second game of last night’s [Nov 10] World Rugby Classic. South Africa took all of 4 minutes to get on the scoreboard as Winn Myer went over for a try and when Percy Montgomery kicked the conversion he made the score 7 – 0. In the 19th minute, the United States shocked South Africa when they... Read more of this article
Photos: Rugby Classic Argentina vs France
The World Rugby Classic defending champions Argentina made a statement that they will not give up their crown easily, as they defeated France 21 – 5 in the first game of the Classic last night [Nov 10]. Argentina went in front in the tenth minute when Leandro Lobrauco went over for a try and when Federico Todeschini kicked the conversion he made the... Read more of this article
Photos: Day #1 World Rugby Classic Matches
The World Rugby Classic got underway on Friday night [Nov 10], with teams from Australia, Argentina, Canada, Italy, France, South Africa, and the United States all on the island to take part in the event. The defending champions Argentina defeated France 21 – 5 in the first game of the night, while South Africa defeated the United States 43-10 in... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 World Rugby Classic
Always a popular event on the social calendar, the 2011 World Rugby Classic was held last week, and saw Argentina win the title after beating the Classic Lions 25-19 in the World Rugby Classic Finals on November 12th. The start of the five-day event was initially postponed due to wind-damage to their National Sports Centre facilities caused by the gale-force... Read more of this article
2011 World Rugby Classic Final Results
Argentina are the 2011 World Rugby Classic Champions after beating the Classic Lions 25-19 in the World Rugby Classic Finals this evening [Nov.12] at the National Stadium. Classic Lions 19 Argentina 25 The Classic Lions went in front after only five minutes when Malcolm O’Kelly from Ireland went over for a Try, and when Andy Gommersall kicked the... Read more of this article
Day #4: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The fourth day of the 2011 Bermuda World Rugby Classic took place last night [Nov.11] with Australia defeating South Africa 26 – 21 in the opening match of the night. In the nightcap, Argentina came from behind to record a remarkable win at the National Sports Center. Canada took the lead in the first half when John Graff scored a Try, however minutes... Read more of this article
Day #3: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The inclement weather conditions did not stop the third day of play at the 2011 Bermuda World Rugby Classic last night [Nov.10] with Bermuda making their first appearance in the Classic, walking away with a 24 – 7 win over the Montreal Irish. In the Plate Semi-Final the United States bested Italy 27 – 10, while in the Classic Semi-Final... Read more of this article
Day #2: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The second night of the 24th World Rugby Classic was a special one for Argentina and Canada as they upset South Africa and Australia. Argentina 7 South Africa 5 In the first match of the evening saw more blood spilled than Try’s scored, Argentina got on the scoreboard first when Scrum Half Lucio Lopez Fleming went over for a Try and then Fly Half... Read more of this article
Photos: Day #1 2011 World Rugby Classic
The opening night of the 2011 Bermuda World Rugby Classic was held last night [Nov.8] at the National Sports Center, and saw the New Zealand All Blacks and Britain’s Classic Lions both walk away with wins. New Zealand 39 – United States 0 New Zealand got on the board when Danj Brunson scored a Try, and when Caleb Ralph kicked the Conversion it... Read more of this article
Video: New Zealand Performs Maori Haka
Prior to their match against the United States last night [Nov.8] at the Bermuda World Rugby Classic, the New Zealand All Blacks issued a traditional challenge to the Americans by performing the Haka — a Maori war dance. Last night it had the desired effect, with New Zealand besting the United States 39 – 0 The Haka was adopted by the New... Read more of this article
