This is the Offical Site of the Bahamas Rugby Football Union.
You can watch the 2009 World Cup Qualifiers games HERE and HERE for all the images from the games. SearchArchives for: March 200729th March 2007 : Shane's Novel Goes to ReprintThanks to your support, Shane Garner's epic novel "Bouncer & Ray" has gone to reprint. Even though everyone has already bought it (over a dozen sales) you can order a new copy to replace your well-thumbed old one by emailing me, or you can contact Sh… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th March 2007 : Quote of the WeekOn a recent trip to Allan's Cay, Exuma, with Powerboat Adventures, a friend said:
That's odd, I always thought Iguana was a country more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th March 2007 : Munster to play US EaglesMunster set for Windy City debut in August
Heineken Cup champions Munster will play the USA in Chicago this August, it has been learned.
The agreement will see a senior panel of Munster players not involved with the Ireland World Cup panel travel to… more » Categories: General Information 29th March 2007 : Blokes can play Women's Rugby and Vice VersaIf you want to become a world class rugby player and can't cut it, you might want to think about getting your 'nads chopped off.
Here are the official rules.
1) The IRB follows the IOC (The International Olympic Committee) on eligibility for transsexua… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 29th March 2007 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThanks again to Janeen Isaacs for this schedule.
The highlights (for me at least) are the live Heineken Cup games. I'll give Tim Perkins $1 million if Northampton beat Biarritz.
Thursday 29 Mar 0130 NRL Premiership: Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Ra… more » Categories: General Information 28th March 2007 : Ladies Rugby: Nassau and Vassar in PicturesCongratulations to Edrico Hanchell and his ladies for their first ever game against Vassar College. Rico is due a lot of credit for starting this programme pretty much single-handed and coaching every Saturday for several months.
However, he needs finan… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 28th March 2007 : Portugal Take Final repechage Place for RWCMinnows Complete RWC Line Up
Unheralded Portugal have completed the 20-strong line-up for the Rugby World Cup and are hoping that their dream of taking on the mighty All Blacks does not turn into a nightmare.
'Los Lobos' edged out favourites Uruguay in… more » Categories: General Information 28th March 2007 : Rugby Video: Here Comes the BoomA collection of big hits to the tune of Nelly "Here Comes the Boom".
Not for the faint-hearted - some pretty big hits.
No animals were harmed during the making of this video. more » Categories: General Information 28th March 2007 : Vassar Tour: Men's RugbyThis article comes from the Vassar Website, written by head coach, Tony Brown:
Men's Rugby Valiant Against Club Champion Baillou R.F.C.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 22, 2007) -- Vassar faced the local champion club side Baillou R.F.C. and they knew that the… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 28th March 2007 : Vassar Tour: Ladies RugbyThis article comes from the Vassar website, written by head coach, Tony Brown:
Rugby Union: Women's Team Train Together
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 22, 2007) -- Last week the Vassar women played the local women's rugby team and such was the disparity in exp… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 22nd March 2007 : Super 14 UpdateROSE OUT FOR SEASON
Doug Howlett's two bone-jarring tackles on the Lions' Earl Rose a fortnight ago have ended the 77kg fullback's season.
After a fiery confrontation earlier in the match where Rose appeared to
headbutt the Blues' wing, Howlett re… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 22nd March 2007 : Car For SaleAs many of you know, I've been asked several times to use this site to sell stuff and in the past I've always refused. However, this particular deal seemed so fantastic that I simply had to show it.
Automobile for Sale
1985 Blue Volkswagen
Only 50… more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: General Information 22nd March 2007 : Six Nations Video HighlightsHere is some fantastic video footage provided by the Official RBS Six Nations Website. The quality is excellent and if you can put up with some drab commentary (which gets better three weeks in) then you'll love it.
Each match has 15 minuntes of highlig… more » Categories: General Information 22nd March 2007 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportLoads of rugby on Setanta this week, though admittedly a lot of it is league. Thanks to Janeen Isaacs for this contribution.
Thursday 22 Mar 0415 NRL Premiership: Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders
0745 Super League: Salford City Reds vs Wigan Warr… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: FranceLaporte hails French spirit
France head coach Bernard Laporte believes the spirit fostered in his title-winning squad over the last seven weeks vindicates his decision to convoke a 40-man party for the recent RBS 6 Nations Championship.
Laporte was no… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: IrelandO'Sullian hopes luck of Irish changes
Eddie O'Sullivan claims Ireland's anti-climatic RBS 6 Nations was undermined by a run of bad luck that he hopes will be evened out during the World Cup.
France retained their crown on points difference alone with… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: EnglandAndrew buoyed by England future
Rob Andrew believes England have finally emerged from the shadow of the 2003 World Cup win and have a very bright long-term future.
England's director of elite rugby was reflecting on an RBS 6 Nations campaign of mixed… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: ItalyTroncon receives Dondi praise
Italian Rugby Federation president Giancarlo Dondi has hailed captain Alessandro Troncon`s contribution to his country`s most successful RBS 6 Nations campaign.
The veteran scrum-half turned in man-of-the-match performanc… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: WalesHorsman: Wales going in right direction
Chris Horsman lives by the philosophy that adversity makes you stronger and he believes Wales have emerged from a difficult RBS 6 Nations much better for the experience.
Wales lost their first four matches but H… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Six Nations Round Up: ScotlandHadden frank about Paterson role
Scotland coach Frank Hadden has hinted that he is ready to make Chris Paterson his first-choice stand-off.
In the past Hadden has been reluctant to heed to repeated calls for the slightly built 28-year-old to be moved… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 21st March 2007 : US Rugby Superleague Opening WeekUS champs off to a flyer
Heavy favorites Belmont Shore, OMBAC and the Chicago Lions opened the USA Rugby Super League season with big wins at the weekend while the Denver Barbarians edged San Francisco Golden Gate in the final minute of a nail-biter.
F… more » bahamas rugby • belmont shore rugby • chicago lions rugby • ombac rugby • usa rugby • usa superleague rugby bahamas rugby • belmont shore rugby • chicago lions rugby • ombac rugby • usa rugby • usa superleague rugby Tags: bahamas rugby, belmont shore rugby, chicago lions rugby, ombac rugby, usa rugby, usa superleague rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 21st March 2007 : Ever Considered Becoming a Referee?We need more referees! Sounds familiar?
Its something we hear every season and yet year after year, people walk away from the game and don't even consider becoming refs. Even more disheartening is when a young, enthusiastic player disappears from the sc… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 21st March 2007 : BRFU Stella Artois FinalSorry for the lack of content over the last couple of weeks, I've been on my travels and living it a bit too large.
Thanks to:
Stevie Johnson for a fantastic stay on Russell Island.
Ian Eldridge for a higly memorable trip to New York.
BRFU Stella Artoi… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, Results & Tables 21st March 2007 : Clean Rugby JokeTwo 90 year old men, Mike and Joe, have been friends all of their lives. When it's clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day. One day Mike says, "Joe, we both loved rugby all our lives, and we played rugby on Saturdays together for so many yea… more » Categories: General Information 21st March 2007 : Useful Life Skills #1: Opening a Beer Bottle without an OpenerThe Australian way
You could use another bottle
Or a piece of paper
Maybe a lighter
A rock
Or you could even use a helicopter more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: General Information 12th March 2007 : Bahamas Rugby Welcomes Domonic Jayden Sabastian Stubbs12th March 2007 : Pumas to join Tri-Nations?There is at long last movement on the vexed Argentina question.
Amid talk of a possible Pumas entry into a major competition, the IRB will pay the expenses of a consultancy company looking into the feasibility of Argentina's elevation into the Tri Natio… more » argentina rugby • australia rugby • bahamas rugby • new zealand rugby • south africa rugby • tri-nations rugby argentina rugby • australia rugby • bahamas rugby • new zealand rugby • south africa rugby • tri-nations rugby Tags: argentina rugby, australia rugby, bahamas rugby, new zealand rugby, south africa rugby, tri-nations rugby
Categories: General Information 07th March 2007 : Millar lends sympathetic ear to gripesMIDWEEK MAUL
It was a relief to hear IRB chairman Syd Millar express similar concerns about how rugby is being played to the complaints often heard about the Super 14.
Millar, who is in New Zealand with an IRB delegation, willingly admitted yesterday th… more » Categories: General Information 07th March 2007 : Guiness Premiership Week in RevueThanks to Tim Perkins for this Article.
Round 17
Leicester Tigers returned to winning ways at Welford Road as they beat NEC Harlequins, coached by former Leicester legend Dean Richards.
A capacity crowd chanted the name of their former hero, but the… more » Categories: General Information 06th March 2007 : Powerboat AdventuresRugby Boat Trip
Throw a sickie from work next Thursday (March 15th) and come with us on the Powerboat Adventures' fast boat to the Exumas.
We get a 20% discount (but its still $150) - give your money to Mike Cahill at News Cafe on PI. Extra 17c off for… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 06th March 2007 : Cayman Rugby Welcomes HSBC BackingCRFU welcome HSBC backing for youth rugby
CRFU Technical Director Richard Adams with Mr and Mrs Jalles and the young rugby players who have just received their HSBC kitbags.
Youngsters attending the Cayman Rugby Football Union (CRFU) youth training ses… more » Categories: General Information 06th March 2007 : Rugby League StoryAnybody interested?
Didn't think so.
I was going to post a story about Jamaica playing League against a West Yorkshire Select side, but it was League, so I didn't bother.
If you're interested, click here. more » Tags: bahamas rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU 06th March 2007 : Turks & Caicos Tour - TrainingThanks to Pete Muscroft for this piece:
Training for Players
Training for Fans
A Yard of ale (that's 3 1/2 pints) in 28 seconds more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, General Information 06th March 2007 : Blindside HumourSinn Fein Memorial
Strange how sport doesn't always bring out the sensitive side in everyone. Rugby-mad Irishman Denis MacCann, manager of the Holiday Inn in Glasgow, was at a charity dinner last week where guest speaker Ann Widdecombe, the trenchant Tor… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 05th March 2007 : Converted: How Irish rugby came back from the deadThere isn't an official time on it - it didn't come through on the match stats - but observers reckon it was sometime in the last quarter at Murrayfield last weekend when the Mexican Wave started. Scotland were chasing the Italians in the way a man late… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 04th March 2007 : Rugby Drinking Games - Not Big, Not Clever.1. The Spoons Game
2. Drink a shot of burning 151 Rum without putting the flames out first STUPID
3. Round the Pole – These guys are doing it dressed as John McEnroe for some reason
4. The Boat Race
5. Then there's the 'drink as much as you can,… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 04th March 2007 : Phillips eager to become giant of Welsh rugbyAfter becoming one of the sport’s best paid players, Mike Phillips now has the Wales No 9 shirt in his sights
MIKE PHILLIPS is not just a giant among scrum-halves — at 6ft 3in and 14st comfortably the biggest in Test rugby — he has just landed a giant c… more » Categories: General Information 04th March 2007 : BRFU Stella Artois Final Results & TablesWeek 13 Results
Only one game this week:
BRFU Stella Artois League - Buccaneers 23 - 29 Freeport
Week 13 Tables
BRFU Stella Artois League
- Club Pld W D L F A Bs. Pts.
1 Baillou 6 6 0 0 162 65 3 21
2Freeport 6 3 0 3 153 105 4 13
3 Cuckoos 6 3 0 3 98… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, Results & Tables 02nd March 2007 : Comic StripThanks to Dayne D'Aguilar for this one.
Ready.... Click "Read More" more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st March 2007 : RWC adds Coca Cola as Official SupplierCoca-Cola Appointed Official Supplier for Rugby World Cup 2007
The International Rugby Board ( IRB ) today announced that Coca-Cola and its brand Powerade have been appointed as Official Supplier for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007. The beverage company wi… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st March 2007 : Six Nations Rugby 2007 Results and Tables to DateThere will be no Six Nations games this weekend, so here's just a recap on the results and tables so far.
Tables to DateCountry P W D L + - Pts
France 3 3 0 0 91 41 6
Ireland 3 2 0 1 79 42 4
England 3 2 0 1 75 70 4
Italy 3 1 0 2 47 76 2
Scotland 3… more » Categories: General Information 01st March 2007 : Rugby in Commercials: Part 2Hong Kong Sevens (1:00)
Lewsey vs. Crouch – Clever Powerade Commercial (1:20)
Very Naughty - SportsTab RWC 2003 (0:44)
Super 14s 2006 (1:00)
Another Naughty one - Fox Sports: Mrs.(0:45)
Stephen Larkham’s Drop Goal (his first ever) knocked South Af… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, General Information 01st March 2007 : Some Laws that need to be AmendedA couple of disputed refereeing decisions in recent Super 14 games have caused some to suggest that certain Laws need to be loooked at:
1. He's won it!
At a tackle the ball is on the ground. Josh Blackie of the Highlanders is there and seeks to grab t… more » Categories: General Information 01st March 2007 : IRB Backs Japanese 'High Performance' RugbyBrave Blossoms look to bud new talent
The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Monday its long-awaited International Rugby Board-backed plan to develop a high performance unit.
Titled the ATQ Programme--as in advance to the quarterfinals at the 2011 Ru… more » Categories: General Information 01st March 2007 : Bahamas Rugby Kicking CompetitionThe Buccaneers vs. Freeport match on Saturday is the final regular season game before going into the play-offs.
Kick off is at 2:00pm
After the game, we will be holding a Place Kicking Competition.
This is open to anybody who wants to enter - player o… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st March 2007 : BRFU Stella Artois League Week 12 Results & TablesWeek 12 Results
BRFU Stella Artois League - Baillou 32 - 13 Cuckoos
Nassau Cup - Cuckoos B 0 - 30 Buccaneers
Week 11 Tables
BRFU Stella Artois League
- Club Pld W D L F A Bs. Pts.
1 Baillou 6 6 0 0 162 65 3 21
2 Cuckoos 6 3 0 3 98 121 2 11
3 Freepor… more » atella artois rugby • bahamas rugby • baillou rugby • buccaneers rugby • cuckoos rugby • freeport rugby atella artois rugby • bahamas rugby • baillou rugby • buccaneers rugby • cuckoos rugby • freeport rugby Tags: atella artois rugby, bahamas rugby, baillou rugby, buccaneers rugby, cuckoos rugby, freeport rugby
Categories: Bahamas RFU, Results & Tables 01st March 2007 : Rugby Recipe #3: Pirate SteakIngredients:
8 Steaks of your choice (sirloin is good)
1 (12oz) Can of Beer
½ cup Chili Sauce*
¼ cup Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Mustard (Dijon is best)
½ tsp. Hot Sauce (more if you like it peppery)
½ cup chopped onions
2 cloves crushed garlic… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st March 2007 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 01 Mar
0800 Super 14: Highlanders (NZ) vs Stormers (SA)
1100 Super 14: Blues (NZ) vs Reds (Aus)
1300 Guinness Premiership: Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints
1500 Super 14: Lions (SA) vs Western Force (Aus)
1700 The Front Row
1730 Six Natio… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, General Information |
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