Rugby fever hits Bermuda

The home nations may have failed to inspire at this year’s Rugby World Cup but for a second chance to witness British rugby at its best sports fans can head to Bermuda this November for the annual World Rugby Classic.

A celebration of the golden age of rugby, the World Rugby Classic, takes place on the paradise island of Bermuda, 4 – 10 November 2007 and features former top players once again representing their countries in an international competition. Famous names and sporting legends such as Willie John McBride, John O'Driscoll and JPR Williams are heavily involved in the event and spectators will delight in the rugby talents of former players from top class international and British teams such as Ulster, Munster, Ballymena, Northampton and Glasgow as well as the Scotland and Ireland national teams.

The tournament encompasses eleven international matches and this year the Classic Lions, the 2006 winners, will be defending their title against Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, France, Canada and the US.

The World Rugby Classic is generally considered to be one of the most enjoyable events on the rugby calendar. The matches are scheduled so as to allow plenty of time to enjoy Bermuda’s pink sand beaches, golf courses and many other attractions, creating the ideal combination of sporting competition and social events.

All the games are played at the National Sports Centre, the venue for the Classic since 2000. The Classic provides a wide range of ticket prices with packages ranging from daily admission to the ground right up to entry to the VIP Members Tent.

Ticket prices start from US$25 per person, per day and unreserved tickets can be purchased at the gate or at the Island Shop, Old Cellar Lane, off Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda.

For more information on the Bermuda World Rugby Classic including ticket packages and hotel packages available, please visit Worldrugby.bm.

For general tourist information, visit Bermudatourism.com.