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Archives for: January 2008

Three Trinidad and Tobago rugby stars have been selected on the West Indies Sevens team for the International Rugby Board’s World Sevens Series which will be held in San Diego, USA in February. Three Quarters/Backs Andre Cabrera, Kelson Figaro and Unite… more »
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Brian Lewis, secretary of the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union (TTRFU) has described Commissioner of Police Trevor Paul’s decision to recall all officers given leave to participate in sports as “a backward step for sport.” Although he acknowledg… more »
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The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has named 47 local rugby prospects to commence training for the NAWIRA 2011 Men's 15's qualifiers, which will be held in The Cayman Islands from April 19- 27. Once successful in those qualifiers the Guyana side wil… more »
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Minister 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 »
United States coach Al Caravelli has chosen a 22-man squad for an eight-day selection camp ahead of the Wellington and San Diego legs of the International Rugby Board ( IRB ) Sevens World Series. Caravelli will select a final squad of 12 over the course… more »
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 »
During 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 »
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17th January 2008 : This Week's News from the IRB

IRB 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 »
All 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 »
One 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 »
Upon 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 »
Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union(TTRFU) vice-president Leslie Figaro believes that rugby sevens should be on the 2009 Caribbean Games programme. Figaro said that rugby's popularity is growing and having rugby sevens at the inaugural games to be hosted in… more »

17th January 2008 : Cayman Rugby Set for Busy 2008

The New Year will see the CRFU embark on possibly the most demanding season since rugby became an organised national sport in the Cayman Islands back in 1971. Probably the highlight of the year will be the NAWIRA qualifiers to be held over 19-27 April.… more »
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Leading up to the USA Sevens, the San Diego Invitational (SDI) tournament will be held February 7-8, at San Diego’s Robb Fields. The event is the official tournament for all ages and skill levels associated with the USA Sevens International Tournament an… more »
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Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange on, January 10, 2008, presented a sponsorship cheque to the Jamaica Rugby Team to assist with their preparation for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Youth World Championship sla… more »
Canadian head coach, Quentin Fyffe is happy with the performances of his team in 2007. Fyffe, who was appointed in April, saw his team in action for the first time in August as they beat the USA twice, by 18-5 and 46-7 in the Can-Am Series in Blaine, Mi… more »
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The 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 »
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Thursday 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 »
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17th January 2008 : Video: Dan Carter

By 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 »

13th January 2008 : BRFU Week 9 Results & Tables

This 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 »

11th January 2008 : IRB Information Page

Such a lot of activity! We have USA and Canada performing with credit in the IRB World Series Sevens, with both these Unions preparing for the IRB Junior World Championship. Jamaica is gearing up for the IRB Junior World Trophy. Canada’s Under 19 women a… more »
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10th January 2008 : 2008 RBS Six Nations Schedule

All 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 »

10th January 2008 : IRB Pressing Olympic Sevens Claim

Newspaper 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 »
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South 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 »
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 »
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10th January 2008 : The Kickers

An Incredible Dan Carter Kick And how about this Paul Thorburn Effort How to do the spiral kick more »
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WORLD 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 »
Baillou 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 »
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08th January 2008 : BRFU Week 8 Results & Tables

This 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 »

08th January 2008 : Rough Morning

Thanks to Chris Lleida for this intellectual contribution. more »
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08th January 2008 : New Year's Message from Matt Hull

Matt has been to Nassau a couple of times. He's a big part of LeHigh Rugby. He's also a bit odd! more »
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07th January 2008 : More Rugby Positions

A 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 »
Friday 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 »
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04th January 2008 : Experimental Law Variations

The 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 »
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 »
Though his name may not sound intimidating, Claudius Butts' mere presence on the rugby field has been known to send a shiver down the spines of many a rugby football coach and their players throughout the region. While fellow team-mate and close colleag… more »