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Archives for: October 2007

Thursday 01 Nov 0200 Magners Celtic League: Ulster vs Leinster 0330 Magners Celtic League: Glasgow Warriors vs Munster 0530 Total Rugby 2030 Match of the Week: Currie Cup Final: Free State Cheetahs vs Golden Lions 2230 The Rugby Club Friday 02 Nov 000… more »
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31st October 2007 : A Reason to Feel Pretty Good

We are about to host one of the biggest team tournament the Bahamas has ever held. On November 17th & 18th, up to 16 men's and 8 women's National teams will be in Nassau for the NAWIRA International 7s rugby tournament. This will include the natio… more »

31st October 2007 : WE ARE RUGBY

A random collection of photos that I enjoy Click image to enlarge Cracked Conchs Golden Oldies - Turks & Caicos Nassau Under 19 Team Nicky Stubbs Scoring for Baillou against Buccs Spirit Dan Woodside playing for The West Indies against To… more »
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31st October 2007 : National 7s Winter Tournament

Notice to Players from the National 7s Coach, Andrew Davies This is a brief note to appraise you of what is happening vis a vis the Club Sevens and National Sevens training for the NAWIRA 7's Tournament being held in Nassau the weekend of November 17/18… more »
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Rugby squads intensify training The National men's and women's rugby squads have intensified preparation for the NAWIRA (North American, West Indies Rugby Association) Sevens championships billed for November 17-18 in The Bahamas. Guyana are the def… more »
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30th October 2007 : Football vs Rugby?

O2 - Football or Rugby American Football vs. Rugby Football vs. Rugby - South Africa Football vs. Rugby - You Decide more »
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28th October 2007 : WHO?

If you can recognise these two legends of Bahamas Rugby, you'll win a dollar. This offer does not apply to friends and/or family of Jon & Maurice Isaacs. more »
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Saturday 27 Oct 0500 Setanta Sports Extra 1200 Setanta Sports Extra 2130 Currie Cup Final: Free State Cheetahs vs Golden Lions (Same Day Coverage) Sunday 28 Oct 0001 EDF Energy Anglo-Welsh Cup: Cardiff Blues vs Sale Sharks 0145 Magners Celtic League:… more »
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Another IRB Development Award in NAWIRA! Mr. Jacob Thompson, the estimable Chairman of the Jamaica Rugby Union, has been awarded the 2007 IRB’s Development Award, the highest such honour world-wide this year. This is another huge achievement for a NAWIR… more »

25th October 2007 : Luctonians on Top of Midlands 1

Bahamian Dan Woodside is the first team open-side flanker for Luctonians. This weekend they play against Loughborough (say that with a mouthful of crackers) Students who are second. more »
This past weekend, October 19th marked my 24th birthday. It would be my first out of the country away from family and friends and one I wouldn't forget. First, in the afternoon, I was hosted to lunch by Quentin Jacks who is a very good friend of Ms. Si… more »
Cayman’s seven–a–side rugby side is in strict training for the Caribbean championships in the Bahamas next month. They will play a series of practice game at the club ground on Saturday, as preparation for the big event. Club members have put together… more »
While digging around in the New York Times Archive, I came across a number of referenceds to Bahamas Rugby, going back to 1931. I couldn't download any of the articles, because you have to pay for that, but some of the titles alone are quite intriguing:… more »
LUCTONIANS 52 – PETERBOROUGH 15 20th October 2007 Bahamian Dan Woodside is starting Flanker for Luctonians. Lucs are currently top of Midlands Division 1. You can read another article about the game in The Hereford Times Report by Huw Davies Lucton… more »

23rd October 2007 : Old BRFU Jersey for sale on ebay

Anybody seen this? Somebody in Ohio has got their hands on an old BRFU Jerseys and is selling it on ebay. Since only 25 of these were made with 'Gilette' on the front, I'm wondering....... Click on the image to go to the page more »
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Jamaica's Rugby Guru Jacob Thompson wins IRB Development Award Jacob Thompson is the winner of this year’s Development Award. Thompson came home to Jamaica from England in the early 1970s and started a mission to bring Rugby to the island that continues… more »

23rd October 2007 : Great Moments of the 2007 RWC

The curtain came down on a superb World Cup on Saturday night, with the Springboks claiming the William Webb Ellis trophy from England in the Final. The game itself was hardly a thrill-a-minute affair, and in fact the only real excitement came though tw… more »
Sasol - South Africa O2 - Ireland ITV - UK Land Rover - England's Real Passion Warning: These three are pretty gross Land Rover - England's Real Passion (ending 2) Land Rover - England's Real Passion (ending 3) Vodacom - South Africa N… more »

23rd October 2007 : Habana - The Best in The World

Rugby World Cup champion Bryan Habana wins player-of-year award A day after helping South Africa beat England to win the Rugby World Cup, Bryan Habana has been named the game's player of the year by the International Rugby Board in a Springbok sweep of… more »

23rd October 2007 : Rugby World Cup Memories

1 The joy on coach Jake White's face as he relaxed after finally delivering a World Cup for South Africa after the most difficult four years of his life. Good guys sometimes come first. Mick Cleary: French festival will be a hard act to follow The Amate… more »
For a change England will not be flying home with the Webb Ellis trophy and the pigeons of Trafalgar Square can rest easy. Rather than open-top bus parades the next few days will instead be devoted to thoughtful reflection on a remarkable six weeks befor… more »
The rugby shaped void in Welsh School Curriculum's following the Welsh Assembly's decision to ban rugby from Wales has at last been filled with the invention of the new sport of Welsh Rules Football or 'Buttyball' to give the game its slang nickname. Th… more »
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21st October 2007 : Kurt joins Coventry's 100 club

Winger Kurt Johnson joined an exclusive group of Coventry players when he scored his 100th try for the club in Saturday's 43-16 victory over derby rivals Moseley. The Barbados international, one of only four players to have reached 100 league tries in s… more »

18th October 2007 : Some Interesting(-ish) RWC Facts

The Springboks are the only unbeaten team en route to the final. They accounted for: Samoa 59-7 England 36-0 Tonga 30-25 USA 64-15 Fiji 37-20 Argentina 37-13 England got… more »

18th October 2007 : Are Welsh Women Ugly?

This is in response to the number of people who keep telling me that Welsh girls are minging. Elle, like many Wales fans, is reluctant to offer public criticism of the Wales coaching staff. “It seems churlish to do so at such a crucial time. We need to… more »
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18th October 2007 : Free RWC Final Tickets

I've got three 'box' tickets for the Rugby World Cup - speaking as a French Kiwi, I've really got no interest, but I'll give them to the first person who asks for them. Location: see below. more »
Baillou's 40th Anniversary Celebration Date: Saturday, November 24th Venue: Nassau Yacht Club Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $40/person Full Buffet Dinner & Music Dancing, Cash Prizes, Cash Bar For tickets call Tim Thompson at 357-4705 or email: timbo333@gm… more »

17th October 2007 : Cayman's Hot New 7s Prospect

Geary’s long distance love will pay off Rugby is emerging in the Cayman Islands as a favourite for many youngsters because it has an excellent programme promoting it in schools. James Geary is a product of that energy. The John Gray High School pupil h… more »
The World Academy of Sport has announced at the International Rugby Board ( IRB ) General Assembly in Paris that it will deliver administrator programmes through the newly established “IRB Administrators Academy” to IRB member unions. The IRB Administra… more »
Wednesday 17 Oct 0001 Super League Grand Final: St. Helen's Saints vs Leeds Rhinos 0145 The Final Countdown: Best Games of the World Cup 0330 Magners Celtic League: Glasgow Warriors vs Leinster 0700 Gillette World Sports 1200 Total Rugby 1230 Gillette W… more »
Right, this is the last of it. You've heard most of them a million times, anyway, just change the country & venue. What’s the difference between an all black and an arsonist??? An arsonist wouldn’t waste five matches Graham Henry found dead in ho… more »
A funny thing happened on the way to the Rugby World Cup final. One of the teams was mildly chided by their coach for playing rugby. England's coach Brian Ashton is 80 minutes of 10-man rugby away from becoming Sir Brian Ashton – the reward for Clive Wo… more »

16th October 2007 : Cayman Kicks Off Rugby Season

Mays never knew 'weather' they would play A full fixture of summer rugby has been blighted by the rainy weather and the passing of Hurricane Dean. Thankfully, sunny climes are here again and with that Cayman’s teams are getting back to full fitness… more »

16th October 2007 : Sevens Rugby Videos

This post is specifically aimed at the Bahamas National 7s Team players - watch, study and learn, boys! Middlesex Sevens Hong Kong Sevens 2005 - Naevo Try USA Sevens 2007 - Tries of the Tournament USA Sevens 2006 - Tries of teh Tournament Du… more »
New Zealand's last man standing at the World Cup, Steve Walsh, was cut off at the knees by Argentina, who accused the Kiwi whistleblower of performing inconsistently during their 37-13 semifinal loss to South Africa yesterday. Walsh dished out two yello… more »
Fair play to England. There I’ve said it. Never thought I would but I have. If Gordon Brown can say well done so can we, even though his response probably owes its generosity more to the fact that he’s Prime Minister than a Scotsman. “I want to congr… more »

16th October 2007 : RWC - Highs & Lows

The World Cup reaches its climax at Stade de France next Saturday evening. The winners will dine out for the rest of their lives on the memories, the losers forever curse that night in Paris when their dreams turned to ashes. But who have been the real… more »
USA's Takudzwa Ngwenya did the impossible by rounding South Africa's Brian Habana. Jones Targets Ngwenya USA superstar Takudzwa Ngwenya could be on his way to Saracens after reportedly being offered a month's trial by consultant Eddie Jones. Jones, who… more »

15th October 2007 : Rugby Pitch Dimensions

Click Image to Enlarge Rugby Pitch Dimensions: Outside Dimensions The exterior dimensions of a rugby field are not to be greater than 144 meters long including the Dead Ball Line. The width should not be greater than 70 meters Halfway Line The halfw… more »

15th October 2007 : T&T aiming for NAWIRA 7s titles

Trinidad and Tobago's national 7s rugby men and women teams have begun training for the upcoming NAWIRA 7s rugby championship will be held in the Bahamas on November 17-18. Curtis Nero,the T&T team manager, said that the "Calypso Warriors" will be g… more »
First off - Congrats to the English fans but I hope they get stuffed by the South Africans. On another note, last weekend Canada celebrated Thanksgiving so no games were scheduled. I was invited over to thanksgiving dinner at the Fumano's residence an… more »
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14th October 2007 : Some More Funny Rugby Videos

Got Rugby on Your Mind? - This is Brilliant! Unlucky mate Drop the Soap Funny(-ish) Ad Rugby League - Hits & Biffs What were you thinking? more »
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The United Nations World Food Programme has been the humanitarian partner of the International Rugby Board for four years. Go to the UN WFP's Tackle Hunger homepage Play the 'Tackle Hunger' quiz Why Tackle Hunger? Hunger and malnutrition are still th… more »

14th October 2007 : England Give Their Souls

Pinch us, shake us, blast us with cold water, or else we won’t believe it. And we were there. They made it. The team from nowhere is in the final, they damned well deserve to be and as long as superhuman heroism is something you can produce back to bac… more »

14th October 2007 : Grand Welcome for Flying Fijians

A sea of colour greeted the Fiji rugby team yesterday as more than 4000 fans turned up to welcome the Flying Fijians at the Post Fiji Stadium in Laucala. The die-hard fans braved the wet and windy conditions to take part in celebrations to honour the FM… more »
BAILLOU RUGBY CLUB 40th Anniversary The 2007/08 represents the 40th year anniversary for Baillou Rugby Club which was formed in 1967 when a group of players broke away from The Bucaneers. Initial games were played on the Blue Hills Golf Course and it w… more »
Cayman’s rugby programme for children is proving to be as popular as ever. Around 200 turned up at the first one on Saturday morning. The programme at the club house in South Sound is in its fourth year and this was the best ever opening day attendance.… more »
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Thursday 11 Oct 1445 Total Rugby 1515 Gillette World Sports 2030 The Rugby Club 2200 Air N.Z. Cup: Canterbury vs Otago Friday 12 Oct 0001 Air N.Z. Cup: Hawke's Bay vs Waikato 0145 Total Rugby 0230 Air N.Z. Cup Semi-final 1: Wellington vs Canterbury (L… more »

11th October 2007 : Rugby Positions

Front Row: Without a doubt the manliest men on the pitch. This being clearly evident after having a conversation with this species. Large, often hairy, beer swilling carnivores that can and will smash anything in their path. Masters at the art of the scr… more »
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10th October 2007 : Guyana Sevens League

Adonis expects high level of rugby as Seven's League enters final week By Kiev Chesney The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) with a successful defence of their NAWIRA Men's Seven's title in mind, is pleased with progress in the Rugby Seven's League,… more »
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Fort Lauderdale tourney Feb 22-24 (inc 35+, 45+ and 50+) If any team is interested in participating please get in touch with me ASAP as we are capping the 35 and 45 divisions at 6 teams and 50+ at 4 teams. All individuals are welcome to bring their bo… more »

09th October 2007 : Cheap Shots - Just Wrong

I thought long and hard before deciding to put these up on the site. But as humour is a big part of the sport, I decided to go ahead. All in good fun. Old Chestnuts, dragged up every World Cup - just change the team & the year... All… more »

09th October 2007 : NAWIRA Notice

2007 NAWIRA Men’s & Women’s Sevens With the cancellation of the 2007 Men’s & Women’s 15 a-side championships due to the threat of Huricanne Dean, all attention switches to the forthcoming 2007 NAWIRA Sevens scheduled for The Winton Rugby Cent… more »

09th October 2007 : NAWIRA Sevens Poster

I'm asking for a favour here, could you please print a copy of this poster and put it up in your local school/church/store/bar/on your car - wherever it'll get seen. 1. Click on the image (this will enlarge it to full size). 2. Right click your mouse on… more »
In a World Cup where Argentina have emerged from the status of dark horses for qualification from the pool stage to potential winners of the competition, they have impressed more than they did today but even a substandard performance was enough to end Sc… more »
South Africa 37 Fiji 20: Pietersen saves the day after Fiji take Boks to the brink. This is getting ridiculous. Or rather, it was getting ridiculous – gloriously ridiculous – until one of the lower-profile Springboks, the wing JP Pietersen, made a beel… more »
Dan is now a shoe in first choice open side flanker at Lucs. Going great guns, I here. Dan, seen here on the flank against Bedford Athletic. Click here, to go to the match report - (check out their facilities as well). Go to "Senior Rugby", then cli… more »
Oh my sweet rugby goodness. The north lives. What a day in the Rugby World Cup. What a day in rugby. What a day in sport. From a position of entrusting the hopes of a weary, worn out old-world hemisphere in the hands of Scotland, who today play Argentin… more »

07th October 2007 : Video: French 'Break' NZ Haka

This is the moment when the French line advanced and 'broke' New Zealand's Haka. - 1:19 Note the nice little look right at the end. Broken Haka There are several more nice clips - click on the small images at the bottom of the screen at the end. more »
Quelle surprise as emotions run high in the heart of France. All of France, as they used to say in revolutionary times, rose as one. Here on the waterfront of Toulon, just half an hour from Marseille, where England had performed their own heroics agains… more »
And so, as various would-be conquerors have said down the years, to Paris. The world champions derided as the worst defenders of the Webb Ellis Cup anyone could recall, put all they had on the line to defy the odds-makers, the critics, the non-believers… more »
Never in my life do I ever want to play a game of rugby like this past Saturday. We were up against the UBC Thunderbirds in the worst weather I've ever seen in my life. It was about 40 degrees with rain and wind that made it even more horrific. I tried… more »

07th October 2007 : Trinidad Rugby News

National Team Players, read the bottom bit Northern get past Caribs in Minshall Cup Stag Trinidad Northern remained on course for the Sportflex League and Marcus Minshall Cup double with a 27-7 first round win over arch-rivals and defending Marcus Mins… more »
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05th October 2007 : Rugby successful in Cayman

The sport of rugby has become a big part of life in the Cayman Islands, contributing to youth development and tourism, according to Cayman Rugby Football Union (CRFU) President, Derek Haines. Despite recent reports in the media of complaints on the oper… more »

05th October 2007 : Pumas can teach Celts - Cusworth

Pumas rugby director Les Cusworth says the Celtic nations could learn from the structure of rugby in Argentina. Cusworth believes staying amateur has benefited Argentina while countries like Wales and Scotland have struggled to establish a professional… more »

04th October 2007 : Weekly Questions: Part 2

What are the origins of Rugby? Origin of Rugby The origin of Rugby in England goes back long into the 19th century and even earlier. In 1800's formalities were introduced to football rules in the seven major public schools of England. Six of the seven… more »
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Thursday 04 Oct 2030 The Rugby Club 2200 Game of the Week (my arse): Fiji vs Wales Friday 05 Oct 0330 Guinness Premiership: Gloucester vs Worcester Warriors 1300 Currie Cup: Blue Bulls vs Free State Cheetahs (Live) 1500 Super League Playoff: Leeds Rhi… more »
Nassau, Bahamas - A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama this week, when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and Judge Armbrister, presiding, awarded… more »
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03rd October 2007 : Variations in The Laws for 7s

With our biggest ever 7s tournament just around the corner, every squad member should feel an obligation to acquaint themeselves fully with the differences in The Laws for Sevens. The IRB has the Full Laws available to download in PDF form (all 182 page… more »

03rd October 2007 : Pumamania Takes Hold in Argentina

Argentina has been gripped by Pumamania with rugby pushing soccer, the national game, off the front pages and into second place in the sporting calendar. Players and coaching staff at the World Cup, where the Pumas have beaten heavyweights France and Ir… more »
To our knowledge, this is the largest collection of free online rugby games available on the internet. Enjoy. This was our most popular page when it came out in April 2006 - so, not wishing to work too hard, I decided to update it and publish it again.… more »

03rd October 2007 : 2007/8 Season - Here We Go Again!

Touring Teams The summer's over and the season's upon us. The first touring team is confirmed, Newport RFC will be here from Rhode Island to play against Baillou on March 1st - see here. We're expecting a good season for touring sides, with at least a do… more »
Police are bracing themselves for a big shift in public order offences over the next few weeks, as the Rugby World Cup hots up. Council estate ASBO kids and knife-wielding hoodies will no longer be the focus, as the authorities instead concentrate on co… more »

02nd October 2007 : Rugby World Cup - Team Nicknames

Connect the country with its nickname, then click 'Read More' for the answers. Score: Average - 10; Good - 15 Argentina: The Cherry Blossoms Australia: The Eagles Canada: Azzurri Fiji: The Springboks France: Canucks Georgia: Manu Samoa Italy: Bati Jap… more »
World Cup quarter-finalists Argentina will continue to thrive on adversity, Pumas coach Marcelo Loffreda said on Tuesday. Argentina upset traditional rugby powers France and Ireland to finish top of the toughest group and qualify for a quarter-final aga… more »
As a Welshman, it hurt, but when you see a small island nation doing this, it gives us all something to strive for. We all know about Fiji's Sevens prowess, but it seems they are now a very capable 15s outfit as well. Could the next great generation be C… more »
And for the first time, its quite feasible that there won't be a Northern Hemisphere Country in the Semi-finals. Here's the Schedule (all times Bahamian) Oct. 6th 9am Australia vs. England Oct. 6th 3pm New Zealand vs. France Oct. 7th 9am South Africa… more »

02nd October 2007 : Bahamas Rugby History, Picture 2

Can anybody help to identify the spiffy looking geezers in this picture? If you can, please add a comment below - Click image to enlarge. As one of the men appeasrs to be wearing a Sea Scouts jersey, I'm guessing this is the late 1940s/early 50s more »