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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: October 200929th October 2009 : Teams Confirmed for NACRA Sevens29th October 2009 : Jamaica Rugby (league) host unique fundraiserThe Jamaican Rugby League squad, who are set to play USA in the ‘Hotels of Jacksonville.com’ Atlantic Cup clash on 14th November, have come up with a unique method of supplementing the cost of the trip, in what is their first international fixture.
Co… more » Categories: General Information 29th October 2009 : Bahamas set for rugby qualifierThe Bahamas men's national rugby team has quite a task ahead, with the North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Sevens Championships rapidly approaching.
Bahamas celebrate their Bowl win over Mexico in the World Cup Qualifiers in Nassau last… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, Sevens Rugby 29th October 2009 : Mini Rugby Tips - Creativity29th October 2009 : 7s Schedule for Saturday 31stClick here for printable version. more » 29th October 2009 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 29 Oct
1115 Magners Celtic League: Ulster vs Leinster
1630 Total Rugby (First Air)
1845 Game of the Week: T.B.C.
2030 Guinness Premiership: London Irish vs Leicester Tigers
2215 Setanta Sports Extra
2230 Magners Celtic League: Edinburgh G… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, Schedules 28th October 2009 : A worldwide feast of SevensHalloween once again marks the official start of the Southern Hemisphere Sevens season, with an abundance of tournaments in a variety of countries over the next fortnight. Yet again it highlights the truly global nature of Rugby Sevens.
Last weekend s… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, General Information 28th October 2009 : Roulston to prepare TTRFU U21s for games with senior teamThe Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union(TTRFU) will conduct a screening session for players selected on the T&T 2007,08 and 09 U 19 national rugby teams.
The first screening and training session is scheduled for Friday 30th October at the Har… more » Categories: General Information, NACRA 27th October 2009 : Cayman women heading to MexicoThe Cayman Islands have announced their squad of 12 to compete at the NACRA (North America Caribbean Rugby Association) Sevens in Mexico City in November. The selection follows the conclusion of a six-week selection process under coaches Philip Fourie an… more » Categories: General Information, NACRA 24th October 2009 : Healy (Bermuda): West Indies team headed for demiseBermuda's top rugby sevens player has described the IRB's decision to axe the West Indies team from international competitions as "gut-wrenching".
Tom Healy said he was very disappointed by the move, which means Bermudian players will no longer have t… more » 23rd October 2009 : Al Caravelli: "I can’t stop smiling"USA Sevens coach Al Caravelli underlines what the Olympic decision means to rugby in the States.
Justin Boyd helped the USA to its most successful ever season last year
The sport of Sevens, and all of Rugby, has just been handed an incredible oppor… more » Categories: General Information, NACRA 22nd October 2009 : Stadium of Four MillionThis is the commercial that helped New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Stadium of Four Million more » Categories: General Information 22nd October 2009 : Guyana: Rugby players starting rigorous training ahead of Mexico championshipsGyana's rugby players are due to undergo four days of rigorous training under the direction of Technical Director and West Indies Captain Joe Whipple as they gear-up for the Caribbean championships in Mexico next month.
Two of the three overseas-based… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, NACRA 22nd October 2009 : Dorian Roach attends the IRB Coaching Course in Buenos AiresDorian Roach has just returned from an intensive Sevens Coaching course in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His trip was facilitated by the Bahamas Olympic Committee, to whom we are extremely grateful.
Click here to download a PDF of the iRB Sevens Coaching M… more » 22nd October 2009 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 22 Oct
1700 Currie Cup Semi-final: Natal Sharks vs Free State Cheetahs
1845 Currie Cup Semi-final: Western Province vs Blue Bulls
2215 Setanta Sports Extra
2230 Air New Zealand Cup: Canterbury Crusaders vs Southland (Same Day Coverage)
F… more » Categories: Schedules, General Information 22nd October 2009 : IRB Americas Rugby Championship 2009Argentina Jaguars were crowned the inaugural Americas Rugby Championship winners after a comfortable 35-11 defeat of British Columbia's Bears in the final at Fletcher's Field in Markham on Saturday.
The defeat was the Canadian provincial side's first… more » Categories: General Information, NACRA 22nd October 2009 : St Lucians torpedo HMS Iron Duke in rugbyThe St Lucia senior male rugby team continued its winning ways when the local lads defeated sailors of the HMS Iron Duke, 43 points to 15, on Tuesday at the Corinth Ground. This victory came after a win in a Seven-a-side match against the visiting civil… more » 22nd October 2009 : About North America Caribbean Rugby Association “NACRA”Some people are still confused about the unfortunately named 'NACRA' - this piece from their web page should help:
From left: Miguel Carner (Treasurer), Pearse Higgins (Vice President), Bob Latham (President), George Nicholson (Committee Member), Denn… more » 22nd October 2009 : Invitation to play Beach Rugby in SpainThe following invitation was sent to Stephen Thompson and is offered to all the clubs in The Bahamas:
WELCOME ON THE 1st INTERNATIONAL CALELLA BEACH RUGBY 7-a-side TOURNAMENT
Sporturismo and Mediterransport invite you to attend the first annual CAL… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, General Information 15th October 2009 : Groups announced for NACRA Mexico SevensThe North America & Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) have annonced the groups for the Sevens Tournament in Mexico on November 14th & 15th.
Men’s Rankings (based on previous 4 years Sevens tournaments):
1 Guyana
2 Trinidad & Tobago… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, NACRA 15th October 2009 : IRB Response to Copenhagen Olympic DecisionTo: Chief Executives / Secretaries of all Unions & Associations in Membership of the IRB
Re: IOC decision on Rugby Sevens
I am writing to you from Copenhagen where today the IOC Session voted to include Rugby Sevens in the 2016 Olympic Programme.… more » Categories: IRB Notices 15th October 2009 : Sevens thrills as big games near (Cayman)Rugby’s most exciting format, sevens, got under way over the weekend and it was entertaining stuff all the way.
The first of five legs of the LIME summer sevens series was played at the South Sound Ground last Saturday with the remaining tournaments s… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, NACRA 15th October 2009 : Guayan Team Fit and Ready for NACRA SevensThe fitness levels of Guyana’s male and female ruggers are high and recovery rate is fast as training intensifies for the North America and Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) qualifying tournament, however, the team is trying to source the US$21,000 nee… more » 15th October 2009 : USA Sevens confirms move to Las VegasThe USA Sevens, the fourth event on the IRB Sevens World Series, has confirmed that it is moving to Las Vegas in a multi-year commitment, beginning with its next tournament on 13-14 February 2010.
Over the past five years, the USA leg of the World Se… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 15th October 2009 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 15 Oct
0930 Currie Cup: Griquas vs Natal Sharks
1115 Currie Cup: Golden Lions vs Western Province
1410 European Challenge Cup: Toulon vs Saracens (Live)
1645 Setanta Sports Extra
2215 Setanta Sports Extra
2230 Air New Zealand Cup: Hawkes… more » Categories: Schedules, General Information 15th October 2009 : Coaches must go with the flow, free of jargonYou might find this article by Brian Ashton (former Bath, Ireland and England coach) stimulating…
With thanks to The Independent, Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Last weekend, I was in the north of England talking to a group of coaches involved in scho… more » Categories: IRB Notices 15th October 2009 : IRB announces Strength and Conditioning online resourceMark Harrington, the IRB’s Training and Medical Manager, has announced the IRB Strength and Conditioning web site is now fully available to all who have completed the Rugby Ready online test.
On this site, you will learn about the basics of Health and… more » Categories: IRB Notices 13th October 2009 : Will the IOC rugby vote be good news for the Caribbean?With the decision to select Rugby as an Olympic sport by the International Olympic Committee last Friday Cayman Islands Rugby Technical Director Richard Adams welcomed the idea of having a rugby sevens representation in the games.
“The biggest sport… more » Categories: General Information, NACRA 13th October 2009 : Whipple pleased with (Guyana) locals’ progress13th October 2009 : Cayman Women's 7s Team Named09th October 2009 : Rugby and Golf Join 2016 Olympic ProgrammeThe sports of golf and rugby sevens have been voted today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session for inclusion in the programme of the 2016 Olympic Games – awarded last Friday to Rio de Janeiro. The two sports had been recommended by the IO… more » 08th October 2009 : This week's rugby on Setanta SportThursday 08 Oct
1440 European Challenge Cup: Worcester vs Montpelier (Live)
1630 Total Rugby
1700 Game of the Week - Air New Zealand Cup: Bay of Plenty vs Hawkes Bay
1845 Magners Celtic League: Leinster vs Munster
2030 European Challenge Cup: Worce… more » Categories: Schedules, General Information 08th October 2009 : Kiwi Murray Roulston joins Trinidad Rugby08th October 2009 : Fiji rugby chief wants solution to Commonwealth Games rowThe head of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has claimed he remained optimistic that the country will be allowed to take part in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Mike Hooper, the chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), appeared to have dashe… more » Categories: General Information 08th October 2009 : A History of Rugby 7s at the Commonwealth GamesRugby sevens has been played at three Commonwealth Games since its first appearance, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Appearing in 2002 and 2006, it is now considered a 'Core' sport by the Commonwealth Games Federation, necessit… more » Categories: General Information 07th October 2009 : Tri-Nations 2009 Highlight VideosAlthough South Africa tamped this one, there were several exciting moments and some really enjoyable games. If you've got the time, you can see the highlights of all 9 matches below:1.New Zealand 22 - 16 Australia2.South Africa 28 - 19 New Zealan… more » Categories: General Information 07th October 2009 : Florida to Host Rugby World Cup Qualifier Event in NovemberAny Bahamians who wish to attend this game should let me know. The Florida Union have offered a special package to the BRFU. - Ely
USA Rugby officially announced today that its Rugby World Cup Qualifier match against Uruguay will kick off at Broward C… more » Categories: General Information 07th October 2009 : Mexico to Host 2009 NAWIRA 7sThe tournament is all set to take place in Mexico City on November 14th & 15th 2009. Both the men's and women's tournaments will take place simultaneously throughout the weekend.
For many years, Guyana, a country that has consistently produced the… more » Categories: Sevens Rugby, General Information 03rd October 2009 : West Indies no longer invited to IRB Series03rd October 2009 : Guyana team may be best so far - Adonis01st October 2009 : This Week's Rugby on Setanta SportThursday 01 Oct
0145 Setanta Sports Extra
0200 Magners Celtic League: Edinburgh vs Leinster
0345 Magners Celtic League: Munster vs Newport Gwent Dragons
0530 Air New Zealand Cup: Canterbury Crusaders vs Northland
0715 Total Rugby (First Air)
0745… more » Categories: General Information 01st October 2009 : Rugby has important role in Bahamian sports historyRecently, Jim Lawlor, a longtime associate of sports in the country and a historian to boot, provided me with some classic rugby photos. The photos show some youthful luminaries. The names read like a who's who blast from the past. I refer to: Durward Kn… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU 01st October 2009 : Cayman Track Stars Pick up the Oval BallThe Cayman sevens programme has seen huge growth over the past three years, having never been any kind of strength regionally in rugby sevens, many youth players have been involved over the past few years and many are now maturing into excellent seven pl… more » 01st October 2009 : Three Corporate entities pledge strong support to GRFU01st October 2009 : The Rugby EthosShoud be read by everyone, especially those new to the game.
TEAMWORK
Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for… more » Categories: General Information 01st October 2009 : Current IRB rankings of NACRA NationsBermuda have climbed 3 places to 58th, despite losing 32-19 to T&T this weekend. This is partly due to their thrashing of Barbados (47-5) in Bridgetown. Strangely, had Bermuda won in Port of Spain, they would hav risen to 48th!
Source: IRB.com/ranki… more » Categories: Bahamas RFU, NACRA 01st October 2009 : T&T Beat Bermuda01st October 2009 : Invite to Play in CubaIf the clubs are interested, I've received an invite from the Havana Howlers to go play sevens in Cuba on February 27th & 28th.
See below for details - sorry for the CAPITALS, theirs, not mine:
ON FEBRUARY 27TH AND 28TH, 2010 IN A JOINT ENDEAVO… more » Categories: General Information |
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