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{{About|the men's team|the women's team|Barbados women's national rugby union team}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox rugby team
{{Infobox national rugby team
| country = Barbados
| Name = Barbados
| image = Barbados rugby.png
| Badge = Barbados rugby.png
| union = Barbados Rugby Football Union
| Union = Barbados Rugby Football Union
| emblem = [[Trident]]
| emblem = [[Trident]]
| coach = Romeo Mayers
| Coach = Romeo Mayers
| from =
| from =
| captain =Stephen Millar
| Captain =Stephen Millar
| caps =
| caps =
| top scorer =
| top scorer =
| World Rugby Rank = 73
| World Rugby Rank date = 4 November 2024
| World Rugby max = 73
| World Rugby max date = 4 November 2024
| World Rugby min = 83
| World Rugby min date = 16 January 2023
| pattern_la1 =
| pattern_la1 =
| pattern_b1 = _barbadosrugby
| pattern_b1 = _barbadosrugby
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| shorts1 = 0000ff
| shorts1 = 0000ff
| socks1 = 0000ff
| socks1 = 0000ff
| first = {{flagicon|BVI}} [[British Virgin Islands national rugby union team|British Virgin Islands]] 0 - 10 Barbados {{flagicon|BAR}}<BR/>(1996-06-15)
| First game = {{flagicon|BVI}} [[British Virgin Islands national rugby union team|British Virgin Islands]] 0 – 10 Barbados {{flagicon|BAR}}<BR/>(1996-06-15)
| bigwin = {{flagicon|BAR}} Barbados 81 - 0 [[Saint Lucia national rugby union team|Saint Lucia]] {{flagicon|Saint Lucia}}<BR/>(2005-08-13)
| Largest win = {{flagicon|BAR}} Barbados 81 – 0 [[Saint Lucia national rugby union team|Saint Lucia]] {{flagicon|Saint Lucia}}<BR/>(2005-08-13)
| bigloss = {{flagicon|USA}} [[United States national rugby union team|United States]] 91 - 0 Barbados {{flagicon|BAR}}<BR/>(2006-01-07)
| Largest loss = {{flagicon|USA}} [[United States national rugby union team|United States]] 91 – 0 Barbados {{flagicon|BAR}}<BR/>(2006-01-07)
| no World cup apps = 0
| no World cup apps = 0}}

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}}
The '''Barbados national rugby union team''' represents [[Barbados]] at the sport of [[rugby union]]. Barbados has been playing international rugby union since the mid-1990s. They have thus far not qualified for a [[Rugby World Cup]]. Barbados has also hosted the Caribbean Championship.
The '''Barbados national rugby union team''' represents [[Barbados]] at the sport of [[rugby union]]. Barbados has been playing international rugby union since the mid-1990s. They have thus far not qualified for a [[Rugby World Cup]]. Barbados has also hosted the Caribbean Championship.

The national side is ranked 73rd in the world, as of 4 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Women's and Men's Rankings |url=https://www.world.rugby/rankings |url-status=live |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=www.world.rugby}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Rugby union had a long history in Barbados, though there was originally only the one team, called the Barbados Rugby Union. In 1995 the union affiliated to the [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB).
Rugby union had a long history in Barbados, though there was originally only the one team, called the Barbados Rugby Union. In 1995 the union affiliated to the [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB).


Barbados made their international debut against the [[British Virgin Islands national rugby union team|British Virgin Islands]] in 1996. Barbados won the match 10 to nil thanks to the heroics of Aidan "Irish" Kelleher now considered amongst the greatest player Barbados has ever had represent their country.They played three games the following year; losing to the [[Bahamas national rugby union team|Bahamas]], [[Bermuda national rugby union team|Bermuda]] and [[Martinique national rugby union team|Martinique]]. They played [[Trinidad & Tobago national rugby union team|Trinidad & Tobago]] in 1999, losing nil to 15.
Barbados made their international debut against the [[British Virgin Islands national rugby union team|British Virgin Islands]] in 1996. Barbados won the match 10 to nil thanks to the heroics of Aidan "Irish" Kelleher now considered amongst the greatest player Barbados has ever had represent their country. They played three games the following year: losing to the [[Bahamas national rugby union team|Bahamas]], [[Bermuda national rugby union team|Bermuda]] and [[Martinique national rugby union team|Martinique]]. They played [[Trinidad & Tobago national rugby union team|Trinidad & Tobago]] in 1999, losing nil to 15.


In 2001 they played the Bahamas again, defeating them 18 to 25, though they lost to Bermuda in their following fixture. In 2005 Barbados began their campaign to qualify for the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]] in France, in the [[2007 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification#Round 1a - 2005|Round 1a of the Americas group]]. Competing in the South Pool, and won all three of their fixtures, defeating [[Guyana national rugby union team|Guyana]], Trinidad and Tobago and [[St Lucia national rugby union team|St Lucia]]. Barbados finished at the top of their pool, sending them into a play-off match against the winner of the South Pool, the Bahamas. Played in [[Trinidad]], Barbados defeated the Bahamas 52 to three. This sent them through to Round 3b, where they would play in a pool with [[Canada national rugby union team|Canada]] and the [[United States national rugby union team|USA]]. Barbados lost both of their games, exiting the World Cup qualifiers.
In 2001 they played the Bahamas again, defeating them 18 to 25, though they lost to Bermuda in their following fixture. In 2005 Barbados began their campaign to qualify for the [[2007 Rugby World Cup]] in France, in the [[2007 Rugby World Cup - Americas qualification#Round 1a - 2005|Round 1a of the Americas group]]. Competing in the South Pool, and won all three of their fixtures, defeating [[Guyana national rugby union team|Guyana]], Trinidad and Tobago and [[St Lucia national rugby union team|St Lucia]]. Barbados finished at the top of their pool, sending them into a play-off match against the winner of the South Pool, the Bahamas. Played in [[Trinidad]], Barbados defeated the Bahamas 52 to three. This sent them through to Round 3b, where they would play in a pool with [[Canada national rugby union team|Canada]] and the [[United States national rugby union team|USA]]. Barbados lost both of their games, exiting the World Cup qualifiers.


During the qualification for the [[2011 Rugby World Cup|2011 World Cup]], Barbados were eliminated after a heavy defeat by [[Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team|Trinidad and Tobago]].
During the qualification for the [[2011 Rugby World Cup|2011 World Cup]], Barbados was eliminated after a heavy defeat by [[Trinidad and Tobago national rugby union team|Trinidad and Tobago]].


==Current squad==
==Current squad==
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|valign="top"|
'''Squad'''
'''Squad'''
*Antonio GIbbons
*Antonio Gibbons
*Jeren Clarke
*Jeren Clarke
*Kemar Holder - Edghill
*Kemar Holder – Edghill
*Kevin Murrell
*Kevin Murrell
*Raj Edwards
*Raj Edwards
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*Runako Padmore
*Runako Padmore
*Kean Blackman
*Kean Blackman
*Daniel Ramsey
*Daniel Ramsey
*Romeo Mayers
*Romeo Mayers
*Anquan Lynch
*Anquan Lynch
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*Marlo Sandiford
*Marlo Sandiford
*Adon Rodgers
*Adon Rodgers
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|}

==Past Players==

{| class="toccolours" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
|valign="top"|
'''Squad'''
*Henderson Reid
*Leandro Jordan
*Dwight Ford
*Benjamin Petit
*Marlo Clarke
*Liam Cooper-King
*Phil Lucas
*Dale Cumberbatch
*Stephen Atwell
|}

==Record==
===Overall===
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="font-size: 87%;"
|-
! Against
! Played
! Won
! Lost
! Drawn
! % Won
|- bgcolor="#d0ffd0" align="center"
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|BAH}} || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || {{#expr:2/3*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|BER}} || 5 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|BVI}} || 4 || 4 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:4/4*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|CAN}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|Curacao}} || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:3/3*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|CAY}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|GUY}} || 7 || 1 || 6 || 0 || {{#expr:1/7*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|JAM}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|Martinique}} || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|MEX}} || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|LCA}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:2/2*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|SVG}} || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || {{#expr:2/2*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|TRI}} || 10 || 1 || 9 || 0 || {{#expr:1/10*100 round 2}}%
|-
| align="left" | {{ru|USA}} || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0%
|-
!Total|| '''44''' || '''17''' || '''27''' || '''0''' || '''{{#expr:17/44*100 round 2}}%'''
|}
|}


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.rugbybarbados.com/ Rugby Barbados]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150802054048/http://www.rugbybarbados.com/ Rugby Barbados]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060906224818/http://www.olympic.org.bb/html/affiliates/Rugby.html Barbados Rugby Football Union (BRFU)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060906224818/http://www.olympic.org.bb/html/affiliates/Rugby.html Barbados Rugby Football Union (BRFU)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070310212359/http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=38 Barbados] on [[International Rugby Board|IRB]].com
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070310212359/http://www.irb.com/en/Home/MemberUnionHomePage?UnionID=38 Barbados] on [[International Rugby Board|IRB]].com

Latest revision as of 09:53, 6 November 2024

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Barbados women's national rugby union team.

Barbados
Shirt badge/Association crest
UnionBarbados Rugby Football Union
Head coachRomeo Mayers
CaptainStephen Millar
First colours
World Rugby ranking
Current73 (as of 4 November 2024)
Highest73 (4 November 2024)
Lowest83 (16 January 2023)
First international
British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands 0 – 10 Barbados Barbados
(1996-06-15)
Biggest win
Barbados Barbados 81 – 0 Saint Lucia Saint Lucia
(2005-08-13)
Biggest defeat
United States United States 91 – 0 Barbados Barbados
(2006-01-07)

The Barbados national rugby union team represents Barbados at the sport of rugby union. Barbados has been playing international rugby union since the mid-1990s. They have thus far not qualified for a Rugby World Cup. Barbados has also hosted the Caribbean Championship.

The national side is ranked 73rd in the world, as of 4 November 2024.[1]

History

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Rugby union had a long history in Barbados, though there was originally only the one team, called the Barbados Rugby Union. In 1995 the union affiliated to the International Rugby Board (IRB).

Barbados made their international debut against the British Virgin Islands in 1996. Barbados won the match 10 to nil thanks to the heroics of Aidan "Irish" Kelleher now considered amongst the greatest player Barbados has ever had represent their country. They played three games the following year: losing to the Bahamas, Bermuda and Martinique. They played Trinidad & Tobago in 1999, losing nil to 15.

In 2001 they played the Bahamas again, defeating them 18 to 25, though they lost to Bermuda in their following fixture. In 2005 Barbados began their campaign to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, in the Round 1a of the Americas group. Competing in the South Pool, and won all three of their fixtures, defeating Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and St Lucia. Barbados finished at the top of their pool, sending them into a play-off match against the winner of the South Pool, the Bahamas. Played in Trinidad, Barbados defeated the Bahamas 52 to three. This sent them through to Round 3b, where they would play in a pool with Canada and the USA. Barbados lost both of their games, exiting the World Cup qualifiers.

During the qualification for the 2011 World Cup, Barbados was eliminated after a heavy defeat by Trinidad and Tobago.

Current squad

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Squad as current as 7 November 2015

Squad

  • Antonio Gibbons
  • Jeren Clarke
  • Kemar Holder – Edghill
  • Kevin Murrell
  • Raj Edwards
  • Enrique Oxley
  • Jermaine Bynoe
  • Stephen Millar (c)
  • Nico Blunt
  • Kevin Carter
  • Kevin Cobham
  • Troy Grant
  • Nicholas Jackman
  • Dario Stoute
  • Brandon Walcott
  

Substitutes

  • Runako Padmore
  • Kean Blackman
  • Daniel Ramsey
  • Romeo Mayers
  • Anquan Lynch
  • Romel Moore
  • Marlo Sandiford
  • Adon Rodgers

Past Players

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Squad

  • Henderson Reid
  • Leandro Jordan
  • Dwight Ford
  • Benjamin Petit
  • Marlo Clarke
  • Liam Cooper-King
  • Phil Lucas
  • Dale Cumberbatch
  • Stephen Atwell

Record

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Overall

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Against Played Won Lost Drawn % Won
 Bahamas 3 2 1 0 66.67%
 Bermuda 5 0 5 0 0%
 British Virgin Islands 4 4 0 0 100%
 Canada 1 0 1 0 0%
 Curaçao 3 3 0 0 100%
 Cayman Islands 1 1 0 0 100%
 Guyana 7 1 6 0 14.29%
 Jamaica 2 0 2 0 0%
 Martinique 2 0 2 0 0%
 Mexico 1 1 0 0 100%
 Saint Lucia 2 2 0 0 100%
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 2 0 0 100%
 Trinidad and Tobago 10 1 9 0 10%
 United States 1 0 1 0 0%
Total 44 17 27 0 38.64%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Women's and Men's Rankings". www.world.rugby. Retrieved 6 November 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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