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You can watch the 2009 World Cup Qualifiers games HERE and HERE for all the images from the games. SearchArchives for: November 200630th November 2006 : England Highlights - 1936 - 2003Just to show I'm not biased.......
(10 minutes long.) more » Categories: General Information 30th November 2006 : IRB Under 19 World Championship 2007 Schedule AnnouncedThe International Rugby Board ( IRB ) has announced the pools, seedings and schedule for the IRB Under 19 World Championship 2007. The Tournament, which will take place in Belfast, Northern Ireland from April 4-21, is spilt into two divisions of two team… more » Categories: General Information 30th November 2006 : You Got a Cutlass? You Hungry?Fair play to Kevin Salabie
He just called to let me know that he's organised a bunch of players to go up to Winton after work this afternoon to cut down the overgrown bush around the field and generally tidy up.
Anybody who's been going to matches over… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th November 2006 : So you think you know more than the Ref? (3)Q. The offside rule causes some confusion! It used to be fairly straightforward. Basically, if your side were in possession and you were in front of the ball, you were offside. Similarly if the opposition were in possession and say, at a lineout, you wer… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th November 2006 : This week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 30 Nov
0830 Tri-Nations League Grand Final: Australia vs New Zealand
1030 Guinness Premiership: Saracens vs Worcester Warriors
1700 Fall Tour '06: England vs South Africa
1900 Fall Tour '06: Argentina vs France
2300 The Rugby Club
Friday 01 De… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th November 2006 : Bahamas Rugby Week 2, Results & TablesWeek 2 Results
BRFU Stella Artois League
Freeport 13 – Baillou 20
Nassau Cup
Cuckoos 5 – 10 Buccaneers
Tables
BRFU Stella Artois League
- Club Pld W D L F A Bs. Pts.
1 Baillou 2 2 0 0 47 36 1 7
2 Cuckoos 1 0 0 1 23 27 1 1
3 Freeport 1 0 0 1 13 20 1 1… more » Categories: Results & Tables 29th November 2006 : Sheep tackling ban in New ZealandSheep tackling, a popular half-time entertainment in parts of New Zealand, is to be banned following criticism from an animal welfare group.
About 500 children chased five sheep wearing rugby shirts during the break at the NPC Third Division final betwe… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th November 2006 : Robinson resigns as England coachAndy Robinson has quit as coach of world champions England after a disastrous 25-month spell in charge. The 42-year-old, who succeeded Sir Clive Woodward in October 2004, lost 13 of his 22 games in the job.
After three days of talks, the Rugby Football… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 27th November 2006 : IRB Annual Awards Announced - Mike Luke Takes Development PrizeFor his untiring and selfless efforts with US, Canadian and Bahamian Rugby, Mike Luke's achievements have been recognised as he receives the IRB Development Award for 2006.
Though not one of the glamour prizes (New Zealand's Richie McCaw took the big one… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : Eye Eye!Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : The 10 Worst Haircuts in International RugbyA quick search through the archives brings you the statistics and facts that really matter - this week we take a look back across the years at the worst hairstyles ever to grace the international field.
1. Percy Montgomery (SA)
A mop of blonde hair c… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : A HUGE Thank youThe list of people who have helped Bahamas Rugby over the years is a long and distinguished one. Many good people have inconvenienced themselves, both financially and otherwise to benefit both the game and its players and invariably these people have mad… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : 10 (more) Classic Rugby Quotes1. "Remember that rugby is a team game; all 14 of you make sure you pass the ball to Jonah." FAX to the All Blacks before the 1995 World Cup semi-final.
2. "I think Brian Moore's gnashers are the kind you get from a DIY shop and hammer in yourself. He… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : Some very old (and frankly painful) rugby jokesAn Australian player went to the doctor and said: "I've just been playing rugby and when I got back I found that when I touched my legs, arms, head, tummy - everywhere - it really hurt."
The doctor replied: "You've broken your finger."
- - - - - - - -… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : 'European' Points SystemThis season the BRFU will be experimenting with point system that is being increasingly utilized in European rugby. The system has proven to be highly effective in encouranging try scoring over kicking and also provides a points incentive for losing team… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : 2006 - 2007 Season. Week 1 Results and TablesWeek 1 - Results
BRFU Stella Artois League
Baillou 27 – 23 Cuckoos
Nassau Cup
Buccaneers 49 – 0 Cuckoos B
Week 1 - Tables
BRFU Stella Artois League
- Club Pld W D L F A Bs. Pts.
1 Baillou 1 1 0 0 27 23 1 4
2 Cuckoos 1 0 0 1 23 27 1 1
3 Buccaneers 0 0… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 24th November 2006 : Current IRB World RankingsIRB World Rankings showing Top Ten and NAWIRA Member Unions
Position Union Rating Pts.
1 NEW ZEALAND 94.59
2 FRANCE 85.86
3 IRELAND 84.68
4 AUSTRALIA 84.63
5 SOUTH AFRICA 83.83
6 ARGENTINA 79.70
7 ENGLAND 79.55
8 SCOTLAND 77.72
9 WALES 77.… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 23rd November 2006 : IRB Media Release: IRB Continues Significant Investment in Rugby's Global DevelopmentThe International Rugby Board has announced an increase in its annual investment in the Game.
Funding in the form of Development Grants, Strategic Initiative Grants and Tournament Grants across all 115 Member Unions will increase to an unprecedented £2… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 23rd November 2006 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 23 Nov 0900 Fall Tour '06: England vs South Africa
1100 Fall Tour '06: France vs New Zealand
Friday 24 Nov 0130 The Rugby Club US Rugby Show
0900 The Rugby Club US Rugby Show
1030 Tri-Nations League: Australia vs Great Britain
1230 Guinness Pr… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 22nd November 2006 : URGENT: Cash for DanThe Bahamas National 7s Squad in Barbados. Click image to enlarge.
Back Row: (from left to right) - Andy (Coach), Gio, Duran, Dan, Timmy, Jamaal, Owen and Jono
Front Row: Miko, Kevin, Ray, Charlie, DJ
As many of you know, after the NAWIRA Sevens in Barb… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 22nd November 2006 : So you think you know more than the Ref? (2)The answers are provided by former WRU Director of Referees, Clive Norling.
Q 1. What happens if the referee gets injured?
A 1. If the referee cannot continue in the game then he can appoint a replacement from the crowd - hopefully another qualified r… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 21st November 2006 : NAWIRA Tournaments for 2007NAWIRA - North American and West Indies Rugby Association
1. IRB Sevens San Diego, USA Feb. 10th & 11th
2. RWC U19 Qualifier Cayman Islands July 8th – 16th
3. NAWRIA 7s* Nassau, Bahamas Nov 17th & 18th
*Open to all NAWIRA & WIRU Member… more » Categories: General Information 21st November 2006 : All Blacks - Stand Up and be CountedFeaturing the song 'Stand Up' by The Feelers more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 17th November 2006 : The Old vs. The NewPre-Season Friendly
Just some random pictures (click to enlarge). more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 17th November 2006 : Buccaneers Breezes NightMessage from Tim Perkins, Buccaneers Captain:
THE BUCCANEERS RUGBY CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO GAVE THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE BREEZES NIGHT LAST WEEKEND, IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
BUCCANEERS WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO MARK DERBYSHIRE, JO… more » Categories: Buccaneers RFC 15th November 2006 : Freeport Ready for 2006/7 Season Opener15th November 2006 : So you think you know more than the Ref? (1)Here is the first in an occasional series of questions on The Laws.
I may bring out about 5 questions a week. Then again, I'll almost definitely lose interest in around 3 weeks, but you never know, here goes.
The answers are provided by former WRU Di… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 15th November 2006 : 15s Season Opens This SaturdayThe long-awaited BRFU Stella Artois 15s Rugby Season is set to open on Saturday, November 18th with a couple of notable changes to the format.
Nassau Cup Reborn
This season will see twice as many games in Nassau as last year with the reintroduction of… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, Schedules 15th November 2006 : SANZAR Dominate IRB NominationsNominees from the SANZAR nations (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) make up over two-thirds of the total nominees for the 2006 International Rugby Board 'Player of the Year' Awards to be held in Glasgow on November 26.
Australia leads the s… more » Categories: General Information 13th November 2006 : NAWIRA 7s Results from Barbados: Day 2After day 1, teams are divided into 2 group, 'A' and 'B'. the top two teams in each group progressing to the 'A' competition.
As the third placed team in the group stage, after day 1, The Bahamas played in the Plate (or 'B') Competition.
Results:
QF… more » 13th November 2006 : Jonah Lomu - A Living Rugby LegendCategories: Bahamas RFU 13th November 2006 : The Rush is on for World Cup TicketsCup fever starts with ticket frenzy
TWO of Wales' Rugby World Cup matches have already sold out - 10 months before kick-off.
An astonishing 170,000 tickets for the tournament were snapped up in just eight hours when they went on sale on Thursday.
Ticke… more » Categories: General Information 12th November 2006 : NAWIRA Sevens Results Day 1The Bahamas were in Pool B with Jamaica, Cayman, Mexico and The Dominican Republic.
ResultsJamaica 45 - 0 Bahamas
Mexico 12 - 7 Cayman
Dom Rep 5 - 46 Bahamas
Jamaica 14 - 7 Cayman
Mexico 10 - 5 Dom Rep
Bahamas 10 - 5 Cayman
Jamaica 57 - 0 Dom Rep
Mexic… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, NACRA 12th November 2006 : 7s Article in the Nassau GuardianRugby men hit the road
Hitting the road again to represent The Bahamas in the annual North American West Indies Rugby Association Caribbean Zone 7s tournament in Barbados, are the senior men's national team.
They will leave sometime today, and are expec… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 11th November 2006 : BRFU National Sevens Team In Barbados For Digicel PlayThe Bahama Journal has learned that Bahamas Rugby and Football Union's National Men's Team arrived safely in Garrison Savannah, Barbados for the North America and West Indies Rugby Association's (NAWIRA) Digicel Sevens' competition which is set for today… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, NACRA 10th November 2006 : Translation of the New Zealand HakaKa mate, Ka mate It is death, It is death
Ka ora, Ka ora It is life, It is life
Ka mate, Ka mate It is death, It is death
Ka ora, Ka ora It is life, It is life
Tenei Te Tangata Puhuruhuru This is the hairy man
Nana i tiki mai whakawhiti te ra… more » Tags: new zealand haka
Categories: General Information 10th November 2006 : Regional Rugby Sevens This WeekendThis article appeared today in Nation News, Barbados.
THE FAST-PACED WORLD of "sevens" rugby will come to Barbados on Saturday and Sunday.
The North America and West Indies Rugby Association (NAWIRA) will stage the Digicel Sevens Competition at the Garr… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, NACRA 09th November 2006 : This Weeekend's Rugby At Winton: Muscroft's MastersClick image to enlarge
If you're over 35 or under 21, you have a game on Saturday. If you're between those ages and you're not going to Barbados with the National Team, then you're propping up the bar.
Kick off is at 3pm more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 09th November 2006 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 09 Nov.
1130 Gillette World Sports
1700 Magners Celtic League: Edinburgh Gunners vs Cardiff Blues
1900 Tri-Nations League: Australia vs Great Britain
2100 Fall Tour 2006: England vs New Zealand
2300 The Rugby Club: US Rugby Show
Friday 10 Nov.… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 09th November 2006 : USA Rugby Announces Coach Certification WorkshopsThis may be of some interest to some club/youth coaches:
Dates & Locations for Spring 2007
USA Rugby’s Game Development Division announced eight workshop sites for the early months of 2007. Each Coach Development Program (CDP) will offer two worksh… more » Categories: General Information 08th November 2006 : Hard Man, Hard Men, Hard Game08th November 2006 : Murray Mexted - King of the Mala-PropsThe best quotes from Sky TV's rugby man, the ubiquitous ex-All Black and US director of Rugby, Murray Mexted:
"You don't like to see hookers going down on players like that."
"He's looking for some meaningful penetration into the backline."
"Spencer… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 08th November 2006 : Unity Rugby StoryThis short video is of 'Unity Rugby Club' in Malaysia.
As the story has it, the team was formed by a group of boys who were orphaned when the Indian Ocean Tsunami hit in December, 2004. Kit was provided by an unnamed New Zealand rugby player who visited… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 08th November 2006 : This Weekend's Internationals08th November 2006 : Bigger and Better NAWIRA Seven's Rugby TournamentSource: The Barbados Advocate
As a result of the overwhelming success of last year's Digicel North America, West Indies Rugby Association's (NAWIRA) Men's and Women's Seven-a-Side Tournament, another tournament will be held this year.
Plans are well on… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby 07th November 2006 : Watching the World Cup on TVHere's the latest news form the IRB on Broadband Subscription Services - which may prove to be our best bet for catching games.
RWC Ltd begins Broadband Subscription Services tender process
Rugby World Cup Limited has begun the tender process for a… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 06th November 2006 : The Greatest Try of All Time???There's always discussion/debate about memorable moments in rugby, and none greater than when the subject turns to the great tries.
So what was the greatest (recorded) try ever? Here are a few that are probably in contention.
Bryan Habana for the b… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 06th November 2006 : Stevie's Songwriting Weekend.THis weekend is the annual Country & Western Songwriters weekend which, as many of you may know, Stevie Johnson is very much a part of. The event runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, so get tickets for the Firday and the Sunday - obviously you… more » Categories: General Information 03rd November 2006 : Rugby World Cup TicketsRugby World Cup Tickets are currently available from the Bahamas Rugby Football Union.
First drawing will go to BRFU Executives and Corporate Partners requiring tickets, then they will be opened to all players and supporters of Bahamas Rugby.
We have a… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 03rd November 2006 : 15s Season Opener03rd November 2006 : IRB Clamps Down on Player IndisciplineThe International Rugby Board today announced that starting from this Saturday's Test match between Wales and Australia in Cardiff match officials will enforce a zero tolerance policy when it comes to players disputing decisions on the field and indiscri… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 03rd November 2006 : A Couple of Pictures of Last Saturday's Sevens03rd November 2006 : Big Rugby NightAs most of you know, the National 7s team will be heading off to Barbados next weekend to play in the Caribbean Championship.
As we can't all go, we've decided to have a Breezes Night.
This originally started out as a Buccaneers function, but as there'… more » Categories: General Information 02nd November 2006 : Online Rugby ChannelClick on picture for cleaner image
To those who aren't aware of the channel, this seems to be worth a look - Media Zone's Rugby Channel.
Though it may only be good for the US & Canada, I'm haven't found out yet.
I just subscribed to the free stuff… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 02nd November 2006 : Australia Defeated by Welsh Club SideJust wait for Saturday - (Australia's Attack Coach) Scott Johnson
SCOTT JOHNSON last night saw his side defeated by the magnificent Ospreys and opened up on just how hard it is to plot the downfall of the Wales national team that means so much to hi… more » Categories: General Information 01st November 2006 : Great Little CompilationTurn your speakers up!
A little 4 minute compilation of tries - nice.
Ten minutes of greatness. The picture quality isn't great, but the action is tremendous.
(Vaguely) Related Articles: Free Online Rugby Games: 2 - Open Play | Bahamas Rugby on Yo… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st November 2006 : Ladies Please!LADIES RUGBY AT WINTON RUGBY CENTRE EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM 11am
Edrico Hanchell will be holding coaching sessions for any and all women who play (or want to play) rugby.
The sessions are held at Winton Rugby Centre on Saturday mornings from 11am.… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st November 2006 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 02 Nov.
0700 Heineken European Cup: Edinburgh Gunners vs Leinster
0900 Heineken European Cup: Munster vs Bourgoin
1900 Tri-Nations League:Great Britian vs New Zealand
Friday 03 Nov.
1400 Magners Celtic League: Cardiff Blues vs Edinburgh Gun… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st November 2006 : Women's Touch Rugby Takes off in CaymanHurricane Ivan effectively put a stop to the development of women's rugby at the South Sound Rugby Ground (SSG), but now Top Drawer Fine Lingerie have stepped in to sponsor a new women's touch league.
The Top Drawer Women's Touch League consists of four… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU |
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