Cayman Islands national rugby union team
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The Cayman Islands national rugby union team represents the Cayman Islands
in the sport of rugby union
. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup
, but have participated in qualifying tournaments. The sport in the Cayman Islands is governed by the Cayman Rugby Union.
Their shirts are dark blue, with a single white band on each arm.
in 1985 in Mexico City, defeating them 22 points to 18. There were also a number of games played in 1999 in Georgetown against other nations such as Bermuda
and the Bahamas
. The team played a match against Mexico in 2001, which they won 20 to 14.
The Cayman Islands competes in the Caribbean Championship, a tournament which includes Antigua
, Trinidad and Tobago
, the Bermuda
, Jamaica
, the Bahamas
, British Virgin Islands
, and Guyana
.
The Cayman Islands attempted to qualify for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
in Australia, taking part in the Americas qualifying tournaments
during 2001. In their first match they defeated Guyana
, but were then knocked out of qualification after losing to Trinidad and Tobago
.
In 2005 they attempted to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup
in France, and started their campaign in the North Pool of Round 1a of the qualifying tournaments
, alongside the Bahamas, Jamaica
and Bermuda. They however finished second in the pool, behind the Bahamas, winning two of their three fixtures.
Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory and overseas territory of the European Union located in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica...
in the sport of rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is an international rugby union competition organised by the International Rugby Board and held every four years since 1987....
, but have participated in qualifying tournaments. The sport in the Cayman Islands is governed by the Cayman Rugby Union.
Their shirts are dark blue, with a single white band on each arm.
History
The Cayman Islands played MexicoMexico national rugby union team
The Mexican national rugby union team represents Mexico in international rugby union competitions. Their first official test match, in March 2008, was a 47-7 victory over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national rugby union team in Rugby World Cup qualifying....
in 1985 in Mexico City, defeating them 22 points to 18. There were also a number of games played in 1999 in Georgetown against other nations such as Bermuda
Bermuda national rugby union team
The Bermuda national rugby union team represents Bermuda in the sport of rugby union. Bermuda have thus far not played in a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...
and the Bahamas
Bahamas national rugby union team
The Bahamas national rugby union team represent the Bahamas in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournament. The nation is classified as tier three by the International Rugby Board .-History:The Bahamas made...
. The team played a match against Mexico in 2001, which they won 20 to 14.
The Cayman Islands competes in the Caribbean Championship, a tournament which includes Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda national rugby union team
The Antigua and Barbuda national rugby union team represents Antigua and Barbuda in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, and have not participated in qualifying tournaments....
, Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team
The Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team represents Trinidad and Tobago in the sport of rugby union. Trinidad and Tobago have thus far not qualified for the Rugby World Cup finals, but have participated in qualifying tournaments since 1999...
, the Bermuda
Bermuda national rugby union team
The Bermuda national rugby union team represents Bermuda in the sport of rugby union. Bermuda have thus far not played in a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...
, Jamaica
Jamaica national rugby union team
The Jamaica national rugby union team represents Jamaica in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments...
, the Bahamas
Bahamas national rugby union team
The Bahamas national rugby union team represent the Bahamas in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournament. The nation is classified as tier three by the International Rugby Board .-History:The Bahamas made...
, British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands national rugby union team
The British Virgin Islands national rugby union team represents the British Virgin Islands in international rugby union. The nation are a member of the International Rugby Board and have yet to play in a Rugby World Cup tournament...
, and Guyana
Guyana national rugby union team
The Guyana national rugby union team represents Guyana in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...
.
The Cayman Islands attempted to qualify for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
2003 Rugby World Cup
The 2003 Rugby World Cup was the fifth Rugby World Cup and was won by England. Originally planned to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, all games were shifted to Australia following a contractual dispute over ground signage rights between the New Zealand Rugby Football Union and Rugby World...
in Australia, taking part in the Americas qualifying tournaments
2003 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification
In qualification for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, a number of positions were available to Americas nations. Canada, Uruguay and the USA would eventually qualify.-Round 1 :Winner qualified to Round 2.-Round 1 :...
during 2001. In their first match they defeated Guyana
Guyana national rugby union team
The Guyana national rugby union team represents Guyana in the sport of rugby union. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments.-History:...
, but were then knocked out of qualification after losing to Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team
The Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team represents Trinidad and Tobago in the sport of rugby union. Trinidad and Tobago have thus far not qualified for the Rugby World Cup finals, but have participated in qualifying tournaments since 1999...
.
In 2005 they attempted to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup
2007 Rugby World Cup
The 2007 Rugby World Cup was the sixth Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 20 October. France won the hosting rights in 2003,...
in France, and started their campaign in the North Pool of Round 1a of the qualifying tournaments
2007 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification
In qualification for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, 19 countries in the Pan American Rugby Association compete for 3 direct entries and 1 repechage place against the winner of Africa 2 v Europe 4.-Round 1a:Caribbean teams...
, alongside the Bahamas, Jamaica
Jamaica national rugby union team
The Jamaica national rugby union team represents Jamaica in the sport of rugby union. The team have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup, but have participated in qualifying tournaments...
and Bermuda. They however finished second in the pool, behind the Bahamas, winning two of their three fixtures.
World Cup record
- 1987 - No qualifying tournament held
- 1991 - 1999 - Did not enter
- 2003 - 2011 - Did not qualify
See also
- Rugby union in the Cayman IslandsRugby union in the Cayman IslandsRugby union in the Cayman Islands is a growing sport. It is ranked 62nd in the world, with 2,256 registered players.-Governing body:The governing body is Cayman Rugby, which is a member of the International Rugby Board, and the North American and Caribbean Rugby Association NACRA.-History:Although...
- Cayman Islands national rugby union team (sevens)Cayman Islands national rugby union team (sevens)The Cayman Islands national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side. It has competed at the Commonwealth Sevens-See also:* Cayman Islands national rugby union team* Cayman Islands women's national rugby union team...
- Cayman Islands women's national rugby union teamCayman Islands women's national rugby union teamThe Cayman Islands women's national rugby union team are a national sporting side of Cayman Islands, representing them at rugby union. The side played its first 15-a-side test in 2004.-History.:...