Article written by Andrew Davies


Rugby Sevens is the complete development tool for players, improving their core skills as well as developing them holistically as they are forced to perform in highly pressured environments.


The aim of the Bahamas National Sevens programme is to provide a route for our more dedicated and capable players to refine their rugby skills through regular exposure at an international level.


By developing our top players to a high enough standard they become attractive to clubs in established rugby playing nations who will hopefully offer them the chance to play overseas. The National Sevens Program notes the following recent successes:

During the next calendar year, The Bahamas National Sevens team will be traveling to the following tournaments:

(*I'm definitely coming to this on - Ed)


The total anticipated cost of attending these tournaments is in the region of $25,000. Player contributions are usually no more than around $5,000 as the bulk of the squad are from low income. The remaining $20,000 will need to come from grants, donations and sponsorship.


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A very successful day's rugby and one which will be long remembered by all who attended. this tournament will unquestionably become a regular feature on the Bahamas Rugby calendar.


SPecial thanks to Freeport RFC who travelled down for this event. It should be noted that their excellent team was badly depleted by early injuries, particularly to Gio Rolle and Jackelo Pierre, two of their National team regulars.


Congratulations to Cuckoos RFC for winning the event and becoming Bahamas National 7s Champions

*Win=2pts. Draw=1pt.

Tournament MVP (self-proclaimed): Shane Garner, Cuckoos


Nepetistic Accountant, one-time bar owner, famous author (click here for his latest novel) and prop.


Mr. Garner is currently looking for a girlfriend.

There are no youth games this weekend, due to the school break. Good luck to the Dragons Boys who've gone to Freeport to play in a tournament with Freeport Youth and Boston U19s.


Games will be played at Freeport Rugby Club on:
Thursday, April 20th - 6pm

Saturday, April 22nd - 6pm


22nd April - BRFU Men's 7s: Week 2 Schedule

Please note: This tournament will be a trial for both the men's senior team and the over 35s team which will be travelling to the Cape Fear 7s on July 1st-2nd


Week 1 Results

Table

Players: Please arrive at the pitch 30 minutes before your first game is scheduledto kick-off