The Classic Lions were edged out by the USA Classic Eagles in the Plate semi-finals of the World Rugby Classic in Bermuda. In an entertaining clash it was the USA who emerged victorious as the Lions lost a second game in the tournament. The Lions had earlier been defeated 17-5 by the Classic Springboks in a hard-fought opening round clash…
From the early 1970s, Bermuda has played host to many of the world’s most famous international players – and it all started with the Easter Classic which involved just one match on Easter Sunday: the Bermuda-Irish against Bermuda. Many long-lasting friendships were built over the years, and in 1988 the first World Rugby Classic was started. Bermuda quickly became the meeting…
The Classic Lions played in Paul James’ testimonial match at the home of Neath Rugby Club – The Gnoll – in July 2019. Twenty-eight full internationals, including five Test Lions and an All Black, featured in the entertaining fixture that underlined the former Wales prop’s enduring popularity. Classic Lions: Delon Armitage, Richard Carter, Matt Jess, Dave Tiueti, Allan Bateman, Dafydd…