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The Rugby Barbados World 7s - December 13 & 14, 2019, at Kensington Oval. International rugby sevens! #RBW7s

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Location :
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

Description

The Rugby Barbados World 7s is the latest edition of the longest running Club Rugby Sevens tournament in the Caribbean.
Previously known as the Tobago 7s, the event has its roots in Trinidad, where it started over 30 years ago. The teams that have attended the tournament in the past include multiple winners Border Reivers (Scotland), Atlantis (USA), Rugby West Indies (Caribbean), Howlers (Canada), Rugby Ecosse (Scotland), and Arongatahi (New Zealand).

The tournament moved to Barbados for the first time in December 2016, and is currently scheduled for the weekend after the 2017 Run Barbados Marathon and 10 K international race, so you can "Come for the Run, Stay for the Rum, and Revel in the Rugby!" 2017 dates - December 9 & 10, location - Trents, Holetown, St. James.

The organizers have decided to expand the tournament to include U-20 Men's and Women's divisions that will feature 8 teams each, in addition to the 12-team Senior Men's and Women's Open divisions.

A packed schedule of events will be on the cards, which will include the traditional Christmas carol singing, community service projects, Segway Polo and Segway racing!