NASSAU, Bahamas -- This Saturday, February 6th at Winton Rugby Centre:

2:00pm - Baillou vs. Freeport - Bahamas Cup

This is a big game for Baillou who are looking to maintain their 100% record in the Bahamas Cup. However, its a huge match for Freeport who need this win to get back into the running, having suffered defeats in both their previous matches.

Note that this its a 2pm kick off as Freeport have to make their flight.

A huge weekend of Rugby!!!

Apart from the Baillou v Freeport game, this weekend sees the start of the 2010 6 Nations. I've heard a rumour that the games will be shown on ESPN 2, though don't quote me on that. Having said that, a lot of us will be watching the game at the Cricket Club, because there's more atmosphere.

6 Nations

Saturday, 6th
9:30am - Ireland v Italy
12 noon - England v Wales

Sunday 7th
10:00am - Scotland v France

A full, printable 6 Nations schedule can be downloaded HERE. You can click here for a preview of week 1 matches.

Bahamas Rugby Fantasy 6 Nations

We've set up our own 6 Nations Fantasy League. 17 teams are registered so far.
You have until midnight tonight to sign up, if you're interested.
There's no cost to enter and there'll be some crappy prizes at the end.

This is what you do (its pretty simple):
1. Click here to go to home page.
2. Click on 'Register' and fill in the details
3. Name your team and pick your starting 15, then click continue
4. Pick your kicker and save
5. Scroll don to where it says 'Enter New League' and click
6. Enter the league name 'Rugby Bahamas' and the PIN '1372'
7. Click on 'Join This League' - and you're done

USA Sevens

We also have the 2010 USA leg of the International Sevens which will be played in Las Vegas this year.

Some of you may remember that some of our boys have played in this tournament for the West Indies, well since 7s became accepted as an Olympic sport, the IRB have discontinued regional rugby so Guyana, will be representing our region at teh tournament because they won in Mexico. However, I don't envy them their group. They're in with New Zealand, Australia and France! Click here for a preview of the event.

Baillou Superbowl Party

This will be held at Winton on Sunday evening (7th).
Admission is $10 and it will run from 6pm - midnight.
Click on the graphic above for details.

Tampa Tour

We're trying to raise a group of 20 players and 10 fans to go to Tampa for the weekend of March 19th - 21st.

Tampa are the USA South Champions and want to play us for regional honours.
The cost will be around $400 for flight, hotel & transport.
We only have 12 players signed up so far, so please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you're available to travel asap as I have to respond by the end of next week.
Full details HERE.

Forthcoming Tours

The following tour matches have been confirmed:

Saturday, February 13th
1:30pm - Cracked Conchs v. Ottawa Irish
Golden Oldies Game

Sunday February 21st
3:00pm - Nassau Select v Newfoundland Dogs
4:30pm - Nassau Ladies v Newfoundland Bitches*
Ladies game is 10-a-side
*Their choice of name, not mine!

Thursday, February 25th
5:00pm - Nassau Select v Newfoundland Dogs
6:30pm - Nassau Ladies v Newfoundland Bitches
The ladies game will be on a shortened field, under lights

Saturday, March 6th
4:00pm - Cuckoos v Michigan State

Tuesday, March 9th
5:00pm - Baillou v Michigan State
As many youth players as possible are encouraged to play in this game

A few other teams have said they'll be here, but these are the confirmed matches.

Hope to see you at:
a. The Cricket Club - Saturday morning
b. Winton - Saturday afternoon
c. The Cricket Club on Sunday morning
d. The Baillou Party - Sunday evening

www.rugbybahamas.com - The official website of Bahamas Rugby.