TEST RUGBY RESULTS: Saturday 10 May. Updated 14/05

10.05.2014
Japan 132, Sri Lanka 10 in Nagoya (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 39, Korea 6 in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Paraguay 31, Brazil 24 in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Uruguay 56, Chile 13 in Montevideo (South American Championship)
USA South 33, Bermuda 6 in Marietta (NACRA Division 1; North)
Kazakhstan 37, Chinese Taipei 8 in Hong Kong (Asia Nations Division 1)
Norway 45, Greece 23 in Bergen (ENC 2D)
Luxembourg 27, Finland 7 in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Curacao 56, St Lucia 7 in Willemstad (NACRA Division 2, South)

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND

10.05.2014
Japan v Sri Lanka in Nagoya (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Korea v Hong Kong in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Paraguay v Brazil in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Uruguay v Chile in Montevideo (South American Championship)
USA South v Bermuda in ? (NACRA Division 1; North)
Kazakhstan v Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong (Asia Nations Division 1)
Norway v Greece in Bergen (ENC 2D)
Finland v Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Curacao v St Lucia in ? (NACRA Division 2, South)

British Virgin Is 41, St Lucia 35 NACRA Caribbean Championship, South R1

 

British Virgin Islands will host Curacao in the South Zone R 1 final in February. The winner then heads to a one-off match against Barbados to find the South Zone winner of round 1. That team then progresses to Round 2.

St Lucia v British Virgin Islands; NACRA South R 1 Test rugby

26.01.2013

Venue: Corinth Playing Field, Castries

Referee: Ed Garner (USA)

Preview
The winner of this match will play Curacao in the North Zone final to played at a later date.

St Lucia appeared on the international rugby scene in 2011 after a 6-year break. They lost 12-31 to Barbados in Round 1 of the South Zone playoff. Last year they played Curacao in a friendly at home and won 43-19.

British Virgin Islands started playing test rugby again in 2010 after what would appear a decade away from the test scene. In that year the lost 17-26 to a Barbados XV. In 2011 they took part in NACRA Championship for the first time. They defeated St Vincent and Grenadines 25-13 and then lost 13-19 to Barbados in Round 2 and were knocked out of the competition. They did not appear in the 2012 NACRA Championship.

British Virgin Islands defeated US Virgin Islands 7-6 in a warm-up friendly January 12th.

Other previews
http://www.stluciarugbycoaching.co.uk/
http://www.thevoiceslu.com/sports/2013/january/17_01_13/Rugby.htm

I do not have any record of these two nations playing each other in test rugby

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply as British Virgin Islands did not play test rugby in 2012.

Prediction: St Lucia by 12 points.

TEAMS

British Virgin Islands Squad (For v US Virgin Is and v St Lucia)

1 Frank Kalama
2 Roan Thornton
3 Clinton Hempel
4 Federico Zicari
5 Edward O'Neil
6 Vivian Harry
7 Andre Adams
8 Patrick Dennis
9 Jimmy Peters
10 Donovan Staples
11 Jerome Springette
12 Tom Chapman
13 Dustyn Molver
14 Marc Sorrentino
15 Victor Franklin
16 Kieroy Frank
17 Melvin Knight
18 Rory Thornton
19 Andrew Simmonds
20 Adrain O'Neil
21 Jeovan Thompson
22 Damion Brown
23 Lester Hamer
24 Akini Trini
25 Simon Knight
26 Jacques Roux
27 Burt Woodley
28 James Chubby

http://www.bvirugby.com/events/bvi-national-squad-off-st-lucia-compete-nacra-15s/

TEAMS
 

St Lucia Squad
Jerry Charles, Akim Herbert, Johnson Berrance, Junior Joseph Vince Joseph, Wedrel ‘Tommy’ St Clair, Cyriacus Isidore, Greg Vitale, Elvin Joseph, Ervin Joseph, Bertrand Jean, Roger Butcher, Colvis Samuels, Maynus Paul Tyson, Myers, Lenford Eugene, Uranus ‘Mal’ Denis, EdlonCharlery, Vitus JnPierre, Zayvon Augustin, Delphinus Constable, Jason Louison, Lornelle Doxey, Kensley Sonson, Shane Louis.

http://www.thevoiceslu.com/sports/2013/january/17_01_13/Rugby.htm

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: NACRA Round 1

19.01.2013
USA South 50, Mexico 23 in Atlanta (NACRA North R1)
Jamaica 31, Turks and Caicos Islands 13 in Providenciales (NACRA North R1)

USA South and Jamaica will square off in the final of round 1, with the winner progressing to Round 2

This weekend will see St Lucia v British Virgin Islands in the second South Zone game. The winner will play Curacao in the final of Round 1 with the winner progressing to Round 2

Turks and Caicos Islands v Jamaica NACRA Championship Round 1, North Zone

19.01.2013

Venue: Meridian Fields, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Referee: Edward Gardner (USA)

Preview

My records have other games played by Turks and Caicos Islands in the past. This may well be their first full test rugby match. I’m waiting to here back from the TCRFU to throw light on this topic.

Whatever the true records say this is the first time that the Turks and Caicos Islands have participated in the NACRA 15’s Championship. They have a first up task in the form of Jamaica who have a long history of rugby in the Caribbean.

My records at www.rugbyinternational.net (go to A-Z at the top) show that Jamaica first played test rugby in 1975 and entered the then Caribbean Championship in 1977.

In 2011 Jamaica entered the NACRA Championship after a short break from test rugby. They lost in the Round 1 North Zone knockout by losing away to Cayman Islands 24-36. Later in 2011 they played a friendly against USA South in Kingston, losing 5-52.

In 2012 Jamaica was back into the championship. This time the competition was a part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying stage. The lost 14-68 to Mexico away but surprised everybody by defeating Cayman Islands 19-18 at home. It wasn’t enough and Caymans went through to round 2. But that win would suggest that Jamaica is improving fast.

I expect they will have too much experience for the home side.

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply as Turks and Caicos are yet to register a game.

Prediction: Jamaica by 30 points

TEAMS

Jamaica squad not available

 

Turks and Caicos Islands squad not available

MEXICO v USA SOUTH: NACRA North Round 1

19.01.2013

Venue: Life University, Marietta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Referee: Christopher Henshall (USA)

Preview

The USA South side will play Mexico in Round 1 of the North Zone for the NACRA Championship. The USA South last played in 2011. They missed 2012 due to the fact that the NACRA Championship also doubled as a Rugby World Cup qualifying tournament. USA South is ineligible to play at the Rugby World Cup.

These two teams have met once before. In 2011 Mexico defeated USA South 25-9 in Mexico City in the NACRA Championship, Round 1, North Zone knockout match.

Mexico took part in the NACRA Championship in 2012. After a resounding 68-14 against Jamaica at home they surprisingly lost heavily 13-46 to Cayman Islands away and were eliminated.

The winner of this rugby test match will progress to play the winner of the Jamaica-Turks and Caicos Islands test match, also being played today.

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply. USA South is not listed

Prediction: USA South by 8 points

TEAMS

Mexico Squad

Forwards

- Maximiliano Douek - Tazmania RFC - Capitán

- Alberto Mizael Loredo Reta - Cumiyais Monterrey RFC (*)(**)

- Juan Manuel Martinez Iglesias - Blackthunder RFC (*)

- Gonzalo Carlos Taddei Cella - Wallabies RFC - Vice-capitán

- Luis Rosete Hallybone - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Roberto Calderón Guillemot - Lobos Guadalajara RC (**)

- Luis Fernando Herrejon Rubalcava - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Marcos Flegmann Sandler - Boston RC (*)(**)

- Carlos Miguel Prieto Ledesma - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Jesus Alejandro Rico Moreno - Cumiyais Monterrey RFC (*)(**)

- Luis Hernandez Cruz - Pumas Rugby UNAM

- José Raúl Reyes Conn - Cumiyais Monterrey RFC (*)

 

Backs

- Bruno Rodriguez Escobedo - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Alejandro Chavez Cervantes - Tazmania RFC (**)

- Pablo Agustin Pagano - Wallabies RFC

- Christian Guillermo Henning Morris - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Carlos Antonio Susarrey Diaz-Barriga - Lobos Guadalajara RC (**)

- Pascal Alfonso Nadaud Del Castillo - Blackthunder RFC (**)

- Miguel Angel Bremer Gomez - Cumiyais Monterrey RFC (*)(**)

- Jesus Roberto Burgos Molina - Cuervos Tijuana RC (*)

- Jeffrey Edward Clarke Garcia - Wallabies RFC

- Rigel Galindo Esparza - Cumiyais Monterrey RFC (*)(**)

 

*Debut

**Capped for Mexico U19

 

http://mexrugby.com/website/noticias/48-noticias/579-convocatoria-mexico-v-usa-south-del-19-enero.html

USA South

Starters: Scott Lucas (Athens), Drew Ohmann (Life), Matt Wade (Renegades), Saadiq Ziyad (Life), Stephen Hickey (Augusta), Cathal Doyle (Life), Derek Wolfe (Nashville), Kirk Swanner (Tallahassee), JD Price (Renegades), Lucas Baistrocchi (UF), Clint Whitler (Life), Jeff Reuther (New Orleans), Amir Khan (UNC), Ben Winiarczyk (Auburn), Aaron Masterson (Life)

Bench: Saade Bou-Mikael (New Orleans), Davis Bess (Montgomery), Zach Simkins (Life), Quincy Nuckols (Renegades), Joe Moore (Renegades), Davis Meehan (Boca Raton), Jason Davila (Life)

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4210&start=15

TEST RUGBY RESULT

12.01.2013
Curacao 37, St Vincent and Grenadines 24 in Willemstad (NACRA South R1)

CURACAO v ST VINCENT & GRENADINES: NACRA

12.01.2012
St Vincent and Grenadines v Curacao in Welhemstad (NACAR South R1)

Venue:UNA, Jannoerduynweg

Referee: Piet Veldhuizen (Netherlands)

Preview
Curacao is a small group of islands off the coast of Venezuela. Originally a Dutch colony and a vital link in old trade routes, Curacao is officially a ‘constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ according to Wikipedia.

Curacao began its test rugby history just last year with a tour of Barbados and St Lucia. They lost 8-15 to a Barbados XV and then 19-43 to St.Lucia.

Curacao v Barbados XV 2012
Image thanks to flickr.com

St Vincent and Grenadines has a slightly longer test rugby history. My records show they played their first rugby test match in 2003 with two wins against neighbours St.Lucia. Two years later they lost to St Lucia in a World Cup qualifying preliminary game. In 2008 they again lost a World Cup qualifying preliminary, this time 7-47 to Mexico at home. In 2011 they were knocked out of the NACRA Championship first round by the British Virgin Islands. Last year they lost to Barbados twice in the NACRA Championship Round 1 and World Cup qualifying tournament.

St Vincent and Grenadines lost to Mexico in 2008.

NACRA is the governing body for rugby in North America and the Caribbean. The championship is divided into a north zone and a south zone. All the round 1 games for both zones will be played in January. Each winner of round 1 will go into the round 2 zones.`

The competition looks like this.

North Zone
Round 1
N1-19/01 Mexico v USA South in Atlanta
N2-26/01 Turks and Caicos Islands v Jamaica in Providenciales
N3-Winner N1 v Winner N2

Round 2-Round Robin N3 winner, Cayman Islands and Bermuda

South Zone
Round 1
S1-19/01 St Vincent and Grenadines v Curacao in Welhamstad
S2-26/01 St Lucia v British Virgin Islands in St Lucia
S3-Winner S1 v Winner S2

Round 2-Round Robin S3 winner. Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago

Final: North R2 winner v South R2 winner

These two teams have not met before in a 15’s rugby test match. St Vincent & Grenadines lost twice to Barbados last year whilst Curacao lost to a Barbados XV also last year. That tells me that St Vincent will be too strong for the local side.

Prediction: St Vincent and Grenadines by 25 points

TEAMS

St Vincent and Grenadines Squad

Justin Joyles
Justin Tittle
Leonard Matthews
Gilan Comas
Kimron Barnum
Recardo Dallaway
Guy Hadley
Phillip Alvis
Delroy Diamond
Anizo Lewis
Godfrey Matthews
Dugal James
Odonza Dennie
Kevin Bailey
Seymour Browne
Subs
Kemi Francois
Kemron Thomas
Joel Stowe

Thanks to Jacqueline De Freitas, President St Vincent and Grenadines Rugby Union.

Curacao Squad not available

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 29 September

29.09.2012
Australia v South Africa in Pretoria (Rugby Championship)
New Zealand v Argentina in la Plata (Rugby Championship)
Bermuda v Paraguay in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B/NACRA Playoff)
Botswana v Swaziland in Manzini (Friendly)

Briefly
After a fortnights break the test rugby scene starts up again. The Rugby Championship sees New Zealand on the road for the last two rounds. New Zealand face a determined Argentinean side at home whilst Australia head for the high veld against South Africa.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying process continues. Bermuda, as NACRA winner, travel away to play Paraguay, CONSUR B winner, in Asuncion. The winner gets to face Brazil, last Place in CONSUR A in Brazil next month.

Last but not least Swaziland hosts neighbour Botswana in a friendly return test match. Earlier in the year Botswana won 69-3 in Gaborone.

TEST RUGBY RESULTS UPDATE

09.06.2012
Bermuda 16, Bahamas 8 in Nassau (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R2)

This test rugby result means that Bermuda takes out the North Zone and will play Guyana in the NACRA final. This is to be played in Bermuda 23 June.

Pacific Nations Cup
10.06.2012
Samoa 29, Fiji 26 in Tokyo
Tonga 24, Japan 20 in Tokyo

Samoa needs to defeat Japan on 23 June and they gain the Pacific Nations Cup, which they last won in 2010. Tonga will play Fiji in Suva also on the 23 June.

OTHER TEST RUGBY GAMES THIS WEEKEND

With such a vast list of test rugby games to cover this weekend I have simply run out of time.

Those not covered are..
Ukraine v Georgia in Tblisi (ENC 1A)
This game has no bearing on the result of the 2012 ENC competition, unless Ukraine does the unthinkable and wins! Originally scheduled to be played in Ukraine, the Ukrainians obliged Georgia by playing this game away. The Georgian side is about to depart for their North American tour.

Prediction: Should be an easy win for Georgia even without their top players. Georgia by 30 points

England Counties v East Africa in Kampala
I have sought clarification as to the status of this game. It is possible that East African players could be awarded a test ‘cap’ for this game. The Counties side had a comfortable 66-13 win over the Ugandan Barbarians on Wednesday. They should win this one as well.

Prediction: England Counties by 25 points

Bahamas v Bermuda in Nassau (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R2
This match should decide who will face Guyana in the final and thus the right to play the CONSUR B winner in September, who will then face Brazil.

Prediction: Bermuda by 7 points

And finally Denmark will go to ENC 2B after Slovenia forfeited their playoff match.

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 2 June

02.06.2012
Wales 30, Barbarians (UK) RFC 21 in Cardiff (Test match)
Trinidad Tobago v Guyana in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA South R2)-being played
Israel 15, Denmark 0 in Netanya (ENC 2C)
Thailand 22, Malaysia 19 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Final)
Iran 52, China 3 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Americas, NACRA Trinidad Tobago in Guyana

02.06.2012
Trinidad Tobago v Guyana in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA South R2)

Venue: National Stadium, Providence

Referee: George Nicholson (Barbados)

Preview
Rivalry between these two nations goes back to the early sixties. They first met (Guyana as British Guiana) in 1961 in what was an early Caribbean competition. Trinidad Tobago won that game 17-5 in Kingston, Jamaica.

The rivalry is alive and well. Last year in the final game of the NACRA Caribbean Championship South round 3, Guyana caused a minor upset by knocking local team Trinidad Tobago out of the competition with a 22-20 win. Going back to 2008 and the teams clashed in the World Cup qualifying Caribbean Championship final played in Cayman Islands. Trinidad Tobago won that game 40-24 which meant it qualified to play a home-away series against Brazil, which it lost.

This season Guyana struggled against Barbados away whilst Trinidad Tobago defeated Barbados at home by a comfortable 32-3.

All-in-all I expect a close hard-fought encounter.

Last Five Encounters
26.05.2011 Guyana 22-20 in Port of Spain (NACRA Carib. Champ. South R3)
26.04.2008 Trinidad Tobago 40-24 in G.Cayman (WCQ Amer. NAWIRA B Final)
13.08.2005 Guyana 29-21 in Georgetown (WCQ Americas, Caribbean South)
1999 Trinidad Tobago 15-10
1993 Trinidad Tobago 48-7

Guyana Last Five
19.05.2012 v Barbados D 10-10 in Bridgetown (WCQ Americas, NACRA South R2)
22.06.2011 v Bermuda L 0-11 in Georgetown (NACRA Caribbean Champ., Final)
11.06.2011 v Barbados W 20-7 in Georgetown (NACRA Carib. Champ.,South R3)
26.05.2011 v Trinidad Tobago W 22-20 in Port of Spain (NACRA Carib. Champ.,South R3)
26.04.2008 v Trinidad Tobago L 24-40 in G.Cayman (WCQ Americas; NAWIRA B Cup, Final)

Trinidad Tobago last Five
05.05.2012 v Barbados W 32-3 in Port of Spain (WCQ Americas, NACRA South R2)
28.05.2011 v Guyana L 20-22 in Port of Spain (NACRA Caribbean Champ., South R3)
21.05.2011 v Barbados W 17-10 Bridgetown (NACRA Caribbean Champ., South R3)
25.09.2009 v Bermuda W 32-19 in Port of Spain (Friendly)
18.10.2008 v Brazil L 12-24 in Sao Paulo (WCQ Americas R1, Playoff 2nd leg)

GWC Rugby Rankings
NACRA Table-Guyana 3rd, Trinidad Tobago 5th

IRB Ranking Points
Trinidad Tobago 46.26, Guyana 42.71

Prediction: Trinidad Tobago by 4 points

Teams

Trinidad Tobago

Forwards: John Hill (Harvard), Miguel Lara (Caribs), Ernest Wright (Caribs), Adam Frederick (v capt)(Trinidad Northern), Jamal Clark (Caribs), Keishon Walker (Tobago), Wayne Kelly (Harvard/UTT), Rowell Gordon (Harvard), Felician Guerra (Royalians), Jason Joesph (Police), Jesse Richards (UWI), Kurt Quashie (Caribs)

Backs: Jonathan O'Connor (capt) (Northern), Don Rojas (Caribs), Joseph Quashie (Harvard/UTT), Jason Clark (Caribs), Agboola Silverthorn (Rainbow), James Phillip (Royalians), Justin McLean (Trinidad Northern), Tariq Cheekes (Harvard/Fatima), Kelson Figaro (Royalians) and Daryl Scott (Rainbow).

Coach: Larry Mendez

http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2012-05-30/rugby-men-head-guyana-qualifier

Guyana

Props- Jason Tyrell and Rondell McArthur; Hooker- Alain Crawford; Second Row- Claude Prowell and Vallon Adams; Wing-Forwards- Richard Staglon and Dwayne Schroeder; Lock- Delon Downer; Half-Backs- Ryan Gonsalves and Peabo Hamilton; Three-Quarters- Rodwell Hutson, Theodore Henry, Claudius Butts and Claude Alexander; and Full-Back- Ronald Mayers.
The reserves are Cyon Kitt, Troy Arjune, Walter George, Avery Corbin, Rickford Cummings, Elwin Chase and Ryan Hinckson.

Head Coach: Theodore Henry

http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2012/05/31/rugby-captain-coach-confident-of-victory/

 

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 26-27 May

27.05.2012
England 57, Barbarians (UK) RFC 26 at Twickenham (Non test)

26.05.2012
Korea 47, United Arab Emirates 21 in Seoul (Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 55, Kazakhstan 0 in Hong Kong (Asia 5 Nations)
Argentina 59, Chile 6 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Uruguay 27, Brazil 15 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Croatia 44, Andorra 8 in Andorra La Vela (ENC 2A-2B Playoff)
Cyprus 72, Greece 5 in Paphos (ENC 2D)
Bulgaria 26, Finland 24 in Turku (ENC 2D)
Cayman Islands 27, Bahamas 7 in Grand Cayman (WCA Americas; NACRA North R2)

Briefly
A very busy weekend with other commitments meant that I could not cover any test rugby.

The Barbarians RFC began their 3 match programme with a loss to England. They play Ireland tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wales on Saturday.

Kazakhstan are relegated to Division1 for 2013. They will need to win that Division next year in order to be in qualification for a place at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Hong Kong and Korea finished their Asia Five Nations programme with good wins.

Argentina held their place at the top of the CONSUR table. Fielding basically their home-based team they were comfortable winners over Chile.

Brazil played well to hold Uruguay 15-20 until the Uruguayans scored a last minute try. A Brave display by the ever improving Brazilians.

Croatia held their place in ENC 2A for 2012-14 with a convincing win away.

Cyprus finished top of their Division 2D table with another crushing victory, this time over Greece. Also in 2D Bulgaria ended any hopes Finland had of staying in ENC 2D with a close win away.

The Cayman Islands continued on their winning way, defeating the Bahamas at home.

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 26 May

26.05.2012
United Arab Emirates v Korea in Seoul (Asia 5 Nations)
Kazakhstan v Hong Kong in Hong Kong (Asia 5 Nations)
Argentina v Chile in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Brazil v Uruguay in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Greece v Cyprus in Paphos (ENC 2D)
Bulgaria v Finland in Turku (ENC 2D)
Cayman Islands v Bahamas in G. Cayman (WCA Americas; NACRA North R2)

Briefly
Japan are the 2012 Asia 5 Nations Champion after their 67-0 win over Hong Kong last weekend. This Saturday sees Kazakhstan in a do-or-die effort in Hong Kong to avoid relegation. UAE have a tough task against Korea in Seoul.

The CONSUR A tournament being played in Santiago, Chile, ends Saturday.

The all-Grecan test match in Paphos should see the Cypriots win although their place at the top of the ladder cannot be challenged.

Finland cannot avoid relegation no matter the result of their test against Bulgaria at home.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup qualification games continue. The NACRA zone qualification sees Cayman Islands at home to the Bahamas. The visitors enter this competition at the Round Two stage.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING MATCH: Caymans v Bermuda

19.05.2012
Cayman Islands v Bermuda in Hamilton (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R2)

Venue: National Sports Centre, Frog Lane, Prospect

Referee:

Preview
Bermuda, last years Caribbean Champion, will be stepping out for the first time this season. They have the advantage of playing at home.

Cayman Islands did not travel well to Jamaica last month, losing 18-19 to Jamaica. They then bounced back at home to crush Mexico 46-13 to qualify for round 2.

Last Five Encounters
01.05.2010 Bermuda 26-15 in Grand Cayman (Friendly)
30.04.2006 Bermuda 37-14 in Georgetown (Bermuda Challenge Cup)
11.06.2005 Bermuda 12-6 in Nassau (WCQ America, Caribbean North)
18.10.2003 Bermuda 14-0 in Bermuda (Friendly)
1999 Cayman Islands 22-3

Cayman Islands Last Five
21.04.2012 v Mexico W 46-13 in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R1)
07.04.2012 v Jamaica L 18-19 in Kingston (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R1)
15.05.2011 v Mexico L 20-34 in Mexico City (Caribbean Champ.,North R2)
16.04.2011 v Jamaica W 36-24 in Grand Cayman (Caribbean Champ.,North R1)
01.05.2010 v Bermuda L 15-26 in Grand Cayman (Friendly)

Bermuda Last Five
22.06.2011 v Guyana W 11-0 in Georgetown (Caribbean Champ. Final)
05.06.2011 v Mexico W 26-7 in Mexico City (Caribbean Champ., North R3)
30.04.2011 v Bahamas W 13-10 in Hamilton (Caribbean Champ., North R3)
01.05.2010 v Cayman Islands W 26-15 in Grand Cayman (Friendly)
25.09.2009 v Trinidad Tobago L 19-32 in Port of Spain (Friendly)

GWC Rugby Rankings
NACRA Table-Bermuda 5th, Cayman Islands 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Bermuda 44.74, Cayman Islands 41.12

Prediction: Bermuda by 15 points

Bermuda Squad
Paul Dobinson (Renegades)
Dustin Archibald (Mariners)
Jahan Cedenio (Renegades)
Thomas Greenslade (Teachers)
Mike Williams (Renegades)
David Rourke (Mariners)
Bobby Hurdle
Peter Dunkerley (Renegades)
Darren Richardson (Police)
Andrew Hook (Teachers)
Henry Paddison (Teachers)
Pete Dunlop (Teachers)
Tony Ward
Tom Healy (Renegades)
Ian Henderson (Renegades)
Lachie Armour (Mariners)
Paull Davis
Tom Edwards (Police)
Neville Zuill (Police)
Andre Landy (Teachers)
Shauntino Simons (Teachers)
David Pringle (Police)
Bermuda lost 33 - 38 to USA South in a warm up game on the 6th or 7th in Florida.

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4036&start=90

Cayman Islands Squad

1 Ben McDonald (c)
2 JS De Jager
3 Mark Stabler
4 Dan Bond
5 Yohann Regnard
6 Phil Fourie
7 Josh Clark
8 Ben Blair
9 Simon Crompton
10 Morgan Hayward
11 Chris Bunce
12 Jon Murphy
13 Venasio Tokatokavanua
14 Michael Wilson
15 Joel Clark
16 Mick Kehoe
17 Paul Parker
18 Doug Anderson
19 Shaun Gerard
20 Alex Pineau
21 Robbie Cribb
22 Camilo Andres
Head Coach: Brad Cowdroy

http://www.caymanrugby.com/competitions/brad-cowdroy-tim-rossiter-announce-the-cayman-rugby-national-team-who-will-take-on-bermuda-saturday-19th-may-2012

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: NACRA Guyana v Barbados

19.05.2012
Guyana v Barbados in Bridgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA, South R2)

Venue: Garrison Savannah

Referee:

Preview
Guyana enters the second round of the NACRA Americas qualifying rugby test matches. A finalist in last years NACRA Caribbean Championship, we can expect the Guyanese to be a very tough team to beat. They are however without a few key players.

Other Previews
http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=sports&NewsID=24744
http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2012/05/15/local-ruggers-depart-for-national-duty-on-friday/

Last Five Encounters
11.06.2011 Guyana 20-7 in Georgetown (NACRA Caribbean Champ, South R3)
08.08.2005 Barbados 27-17 in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; Caribbean South)
28.10.1996 Guyana 27-22 in Bridgetown (Caribbean Championship)
25.05.1996 Drawn 17-17 in ?
27.10.1975 Barbados 9-0 in Bridgetown (Caribbean Championship)

Guyana Last Five
22.06.2011 v Bermuda L 0-11 in Georgetown (NACRA Caribbean Champ., Final)
11.06.2011 v Barbados W 20-7 in Georgetown (NACRA Carib. Champ.,South R3)
26.05.2011 v Trinidad Tobago W 22-20 in Port of Spain (NACRA Carib. Champ.,South R3)
26.04.2008 v Trinidad Tobago L 24-40 in Grand Cayman (WCQ Americas; NAWIRA B Cup, Final)
23.04.2008 v Bermuda W 25-13 in Grand Cayman (WCQ Americas; NAWIRA B Cup, Semi-Final)

Barbados Last Five
05.05.2012 v Trinidad Tobago L 3-32 in Port of Spain (WCQ NACRA South R2)
21.04.2012 v St Vincent & Grenad. W 51-0 in Bridgetown (WCQ NACRA South R1)
07.04.2012 v St Vincent & Grenad. W 34-3 in Kingstown (WCQ NACRA R1-South)
11.06.2011 v Guyana in Georgetown L 7-20 (NACRA South R3)
21.05.2011 v Trinidad Tobago in Bridgetown L 10-17 (NACRA South R3)

GWC Rugby Rankings
NACRA Table-Guyana 3rd, Barbados 6th

IRB Ranking Points
Guyana 43.74, Barbados 41.18

Prediction: Guyana by 5 points

Teams

Barbados Squad
Neil Forde, Jeren Clarke, Gregg Moseley-Clarke, Romel Moore, Che Goring, Romeo Mayers, Kean Blackman, Che Springer, Kevyn Murrell, Daniel Ramsay. Dwight Forde, Mario Holder, Stephen Millar, Stephen Atwell, Nico Blunt, Kofi Chase, Omar Bynoe, Kevin Carter, Jae Bowen, Sean Ward, Kenneth Payne, Troy Grant, Kevin Cobham, Dario Stoute, Ramoun Downes, Le Andro Jordan, Jermaine Bynoe, Jamar Harewood, Keyon Questelles.
Coach: Dennis Hargreaves
Manager: Kenneth Payne

http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=sports&NewsID=24744

Guyana Squad
Troy Arjune, Alain Crawford, Jason Tyrell, Avery Corbin, Ryan Dojoy, Dwayne Schroeder, Delon Downer, Rondell Mc Arthur, Leon Greaves, Ryan Gonsalves (Capt.), Rodwell Hutson, Elwin Chase, Peabo Hamilton, Blaize Bailey, Ryan Hinckson, Delroy Gordon, Terrance Daniels, Germaine Powell, Cyon Kitt and Claude Alexander.
Head Coach: Theodore Henry

http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=sports&NewsID=24744

RUGBY TEST RESULTS: Saturday 5 May

05.05.2012
Korea 21, Hong Kong 19 in Hong Kong (Asia5Nations)
Japan 106, United Arab Emirates 3 in Fukuoka (Asia5Nations)
Trinidad Tobago 32, Barbados 3 in Port of Spain (WCQ Americas; NACRA R2-South)
Sweden 31, Latvia 3 in Enkoping (ENC 2A)
Lithuania 28, Croatia 26 in Lithuania (ENC 2A)
Norway 11, Austria 6 in Oslo (ENC 2C)
Luxembourg 15, Greece 8 in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)

Briefly

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	PT
SWEDEN	8	6	1	1	235	150	85	3	0	29
LITHUANIA	8	5	1	2	233	125	108	4	3	29
MALTA	8	4	0	4	146	135	11	2	2	20
CROATIA	8	3	0	5	162	170	-8	1	3	16
LATVIA	8	1	0	7	93	292	-199	2	1	7

Lithuania gained the vital bonus point when they scored 4 tries in a close rugby test match against Croatia. Lithuania led 28-14 at one stage before a big Croatian comeback. Croatia missed a last minute conversion which would have tied the score.

Lithuania on attack against Croatia. Image thanks to http://sportas.delfi.lt/national/lietuvos-regbininkai-palauze-kroatijos-rinktines-pasipriesinima.d?id=58654923

However Lithuania missed the promotion to 1B as Sweden defeated Latvia 31-3 at home. Sweden thus earned the right to automatic promotion to ENC 1B for 2012-14, probably replacing Netherlands.

Swedish rugby team celebrates after their win against Latvia. Image thanks to http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4070

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	PT
ISRAEL	7	6	0	1	171	97	74	2	0	26
DENMARK	7	5	1	1	155	116	39	0	1	23
AUSTRIA	8	3	0	5	157	141	16	1	4	17
HUNGARY	7	2	0	5	102	168	-66	0	2	10
NORWAY	7	1	1	5	58	121	-63	0	1	7

Norway caused an upset defeating the more fancied Austrian side 11-6 in Bergan. ‘So to avoid automatic relegation Norway need to beat Hungary at home but winning/losing BPs may come into play as could points difference from the first head-to-head.’ Thanks to ‘Quentin’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4072

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	PT
CYPRUS	6	6	0	0	350	41	309	6	0	30
GREECE	7	3	0	4	143	115	28	2	3	17
BULGARIA	7	4	0	3	92	252	-160	0	0	16
LUXEMB.	8	3	0	5	108	186	-78	0	1	13
FINLAND	6	1	0	5	50	149	-99	0	1	5

Luxembourg caused another upset for the weekend. They downed the visiting Greek side 15-8.


Greece on the charge against Luxembourg. Photo: Paul Ernster

In Asia test rugby news Korea caused an upset by defeating Hong Kong 21-19 in Hong Kong. Japan ran away 106-3 against UAE.

Trinidad Tobago defeated Barbados 32-3 in the first of the Americas NACRA World Cup qualifying Round 2 matches.