External links
- Bermuda Rugby Football Union
- Bermuda on irb.com
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| Founded | 1964 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1992 |
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union is the rugby governing body in Bermuda. It was founded in 1964, and joined the International Rugby Board in 1992. [1] The federation oversees the Bermuda national rugby union team.
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The City of Hamilton, in Pembroke Parish, is the territorial capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. It is the territory's financial centre and a major port and tourist destination. Its population of 854 (2016) is one of the smallest of any capital cities.
A variety of sports are played in Bermuda, from those brought by British and International relations, to those popularised nationally. Some sports and events have greater historical and cultural significance whilst others are played for entertainment or competition.
The Barbados national rugby union team represents Barbados at the sport of rugby union. Barbados has been playing international rugby union since the mid-1990s. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup. Barbados has also hosted the Caribbean Championship.
The Bahamas national rugby union team represent the Bahamas in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournament. The nation is classified as tier three by the International Rugby Board (IRB).
The Jamaica national rugby union team represents Jamaica in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.
The Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team has thus far not qualified for the Rugby World Cup, but has participated in qualifying tournaments since 1999. They are classed as a tier-three nation by World Rugby.
The Bermuda national rugby union team represents Bermuda in the sport of rugby union. Bermuda are the current Caribbean Champions 2019 although they have thus far not played in a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.
The Cayman Islands national rugby union team represents the Cayman Islands in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments. The sport in the Cayman Islands is governed by the Cayman Rugby Union. The Cayman Islands have players throughout the squad playing through the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Canada and the USA.
The Guyana national rugby union team represents Guyana in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.
Rugby union in Trinidad and Tobago is a popular sport. There are currently 4,457 registered players, and 13 clubs. They are currently ranked 45th in the world.
The Mexico national rugby union team entered the World Rugby Rankings in March 2012, ranked initially in joint 71st place with other new entrants Pakistan and the Philippines.
The British Virgin Islands national rugby union team represents the British Virgin Islands in international rugby union. The nation are a member of the International Rugby Board (IRB) and have yet to play in a Rugby World Cup tournament. The British Virgin Islands played their first international in 1996 – losing to Barbados 17 – 0.
The Harvard Rugby Football Club is a collegiate rugby team at Harvard College. Though rugby style "carrying game" with use of hands permitted between Freshmen and Sophomores were played in 1858 the rugby team was not founded until December 6, 1872. Harvard team is the oldest Rugby team in the United States. With around 60 members, Harvard Rugby is one of the largest club teams at Harvard. In past years, the team traveled to Berkeley, California for the National Tournament after having taken the Ivy League title.
Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) is multi-sport club based in Mombasa, Kenya. It also owns sporting facilities. The club was established in 1896, and it is among the oldest sporting clubs in Kenya.
Rugby union is a popular sport in Jersey.
Rugby union in the British Virgin Islands is a minor but growing sport. They currently have around 440 registered players.
Rugby union in Jamaica is a minor but growing sport. They are currently ranked 67th by World Rugby, with 2,090 registered players. Rugby union in Jamaica is governed by the Jamaica Rugby Football Union.
The Princeton University Rugby Football Club competes in the Ivy League in Division I-AA of USA Rugby's intercollegiate competition.
Lyndon Nigel Burgess is a Bermudian sportsman. Best known for his football career as goalkeeper, playing for the Bermuda national team, he was also capped by the Bermuda national rugby union team.
Adam Nicol is a Scotland U20 international rugby union player who plays for Stirling County and Glasgow Warriors at the Tighthead Prop position.
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