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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: January 200823rd January 2008 : Trinidad - Three rugby stars in WI 7s22nd January 2008 : Trinidad - Lewis: Ban on lawmen a backward step for sport22nd January 2008 : Guyana - Squad of 47 shortlisted for 15's qualifiers in April22nd January 2008 : Minister Woodside Gives Promising Sports ReportMinister of State for Youth and Sports, Hon. Byran Woodside has lauded the efforts of local athletes, coaches and sports administrators. In his summary report on the state of sports in the country Minister Woodside spoke to "a new golden age of sports."… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 22nd January 2008 : Caravelli Unveils new USA Sevens Side21st January 2008 : The Lineout - Who says elephants can't jump?The perfectly legal Italian tactic of not contesting the maul after a lineout
It pays to know the Laws - very nice
To contest or not to contest - New Zealand
What is a line-out?
The line-out is an awesome sight in rugby union.
It is a… more » Categories: General Information 19th January 2008 : Match Official Communication ProtocolDuring the World Cup, and subsequently, if you are able to watch matches from Europe on television, you will have been interested, intrigued perhaps, at the communication between referees and touch judges, and by the Television Match Official (TMO) decis… more » Categories: General Information 17th January 2008 : This Week's News from the IRBIRB Sevens 2007/2008
RWC Sevens places at stake in Punta del Este
(IRB.COM) Thursday 17 January 2008
The first Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 regional qualifier gets underway in Uruguay on Friday with eight nations contesting the men's and women's events.… more » Categories: General Information 17th January 2008 : Heineken Cup: All to play for in knockout weekendAll eight places in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals will be decided this weekend, here are all the potential scenarios to help you get to grips with a weekend where outcomes will twist and turn by the minute
Highlights from Round 5 - Needs a 'Plug-in' i… more » Categories: General Information 17th January 2008 : One session said to turn around (England's) World Cup campaignOne training session turned around England's dismal rugby World Cup campaign last year when the defending champions were on the verge of elimination, according to coach Brian Ashton.
England, humiliated 36-0 by eventual champions South Africa in the gro… more » Categories: General Information 17th January 2008 : NAWIRA Required Fitness Levels for RefereesUpon request from all referees present at the recent NAWIRA Seven-s-Side Tournament in Nassau I have compiled a Fitness Chart for referees within NAWIRA (excluding USA & Canada).
It is important to stress that the chart depicts guidelines of fitness… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 17th January 2008 : TTRFU have Caribbean Games complaint17th January 2008 : Cayman Rugby Set for Busy 200817th January 2008 : San Diego Invitational Tournament Builds Rugby Momentum Prior to USA Sevens17th January 2008 : Jamaica - Government Sponsors RWC Side17th January 2008 : Canada look back on year of success17th January 2008 : Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 Qualifier Process Set for Kick-OffThe first qualifiers for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 will be confirmed this weekend when the qualification process gets under way in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
The CONSUR Tournament, which is the first of seven regional qualifiers to be played this year,… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 17th January 2008 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 17 Jan
1400 Gillette World Sports
1430 European Challenge Cup: Castres vs Leeds Carnegie (Live)
1700 Setanta Sports News
1945 Heineken European Cup: ASM Clermont Auvergne vs Munster
2130 Gillette World Sports
2200 Setanta Sports News
2300 Europ… more » Categories: General Information 17th January 2008 : Video: Dan CarterBy special request - a collection of Dan Carter videos - I particularly like the one with his dad.
Dan Carter takes apart the Lions & Wales(3:44)
Impossible is Nothing (1:00)
The Greatest Fly Half Ever? (2:54)
Pulp Sport - Bill & Ben In… more » Categories: General Information 13th January 2008 : BRFU Week 9 Results & TablesThis Weekend's Game: The Garner Cup
Nassau Club 10-a-side Tournament
3:00pm - Baillou vs. Cuckoos
3:45pm - Cuckoos vs. Buccaneers
4:30pm - Baillou vs. Buccaneers
SG Hambros Nassau Cup - Results to date
Baillou 39-5 Buccaneers
Stella Artois B… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 11th January 2008 : IRB Information Page10th January 2008 : 2008 RBS Six Nations ScheduleAll times are Bahamian.
Saturday, February 2Ireland v Italy (9am)
England v Wales (11.30am)
Sunday, February 3Scotland v France (10am)
Saturday, February 9Wales v Scotland (9am)
France v Ireland (11am)
Sunday, February 10Italy v England (9.30am)
Sat… more » Categories: Schedules, General Information 10th January 2008 : IRB Pressing Olympic Sevens ClaimNewspaper reports suggest that the International Rugby Board ( IRB ) is to appoint a professional lobbyist to press the case for rugby's return to the Olympic Games.
According to Britain's Daily Telegraph, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president… more » Categories: General Information 10th January 2008 : Boks Coach de Villiers says Colour IrrelevantSouth Africa's first black rugby boss Peter de Villiers said on Thursday that players would continue to be picked on rugby criteria.
De Villiers, successor to World Cup-winning coach Jake White, was addressing fears that his appointment could mean the b… more » Categories: General Information 10th January 2008 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta Sport*Thursday 10 Jan
1345 Setanta Sports Extra
1615 Gillette World Sports
1700 Setanta Sports News
1800 The Year in Review
2000 Guinness Premiership: Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers
2200 Setanta Sports News
2300 The Rugby Club
Friday 11 Jan
0030 Gillette Wor… more » Categories: General Information 10th January 2008 : The KickersAn Incredible Dan Carter Kick
And how about this Paul Thorburn Effort
How to do the spiral kick more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, General Information 10th January 2008 : 100 Teams Already Signed up for Scotland Golden OldiesWORLD SIGNS UP FOR BIGGEST RUGBY FESTIVAL AS SCOTS MAKE IT 100
With seven months still to go 100 rugby teams from around the world have signed up for the 17th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival, which will be staged in Edinburgh in Septe… more » Categories: General Information 09th January 2008 : Too Much Bodie - Match Report by 'Big Mac' Ken McCartneyBaillou Plenty - Cuckoos 12
"Tis the season to be jolly". During the yuletide season, one is often reminded that it is better to give than to receive. Well, on Saturday, 22nd December, both Baillou and Cuckoos truly expressed the spirit of this yuletide… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 08th January 2008 : BRFU Week 8 Results & TablesThis Weekend's Game (Saturday, January 12th)
At Winton Rugby Centre:
3:00pm - Buccaneers vs. Cuckoos - Nassau Cup
At Freeport Rugby Club:
2:00pm - Freeport vs. Baillou
SG Hambros Nassau Cup - Week 6 Result
Cuckoos 21 - 0 Cracked Conchs
Stella… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 08th January 2008 : Rough MorningThanks to Chris Lleida for this intellectual contribution. more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 08th January 2008 : New Year's Message from Matt HullMatt has been to Nassau a couple of times. He's a big part of LeHigh Rugby. He's also a bit odd! more » Categories: General Information 07th January 2008 : More Rugby PositionsA complete unbiased look at the different rugby positions:
The Pack: Eight handsome burly guys whom you`d want to marry your daughter. They are intelligent, elegant, sensitive and sweet. Truly the ideal men.
The Backs: Seven guys who will take advantag… more » Categories: General Information 04th January 2008 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportFriday 04 Jan
1130 Total Rugby
1400 Magners Celtic League: Ulster vs Munster (Live)
1700 Setanta Sports News
1800 Guinness Premiership: Bath vs Gloucester (Same Day Coverage)
2200 Setanta Sports News
Saturday 05 Jan
0100 Setanta Sports News
0200 Magne… more » Categories: General Information 04th January 2008 : Experimental Law VariationsThe following youtube videos explain some of the Experimental Law
Variations (ELVs) that may or may not be accepted by the IRB in April.
Thanks to Florida Union Chairman, John Devonport for this contribution.
Source: Florida RFU by email more » Categories: General Information 04th January 2008 : Dan Woodside Makes "Hereford Times Highlights of 2007"See the fifth one down....
PARALYMPIAN gold-medallist swimming couple, Sascha Kindred and Nyree Lewis, were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Herefordshire Sports Council awards.
Rob Weale bowed out of the World Bowls Tour indoor singl… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 03rd January 2008 : Guyana - Claudius Butts: The Caribbean's best winger |
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