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VI rugby players to open season with friendly game in Puerto Rico

The friendly between the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in San Juan, will kickstart the season for the BVI Rugby Football Union (BVIRFU). Photo: BVIRFU/Facebook
Any persons wishing to play rugby in the VI should attend training at the A.O. Shirley Ground on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Photo: Facebook
Any persons wishing to play rugby in the VI should attend training at the A.O. Shirley Ground on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rugby players in the Virgin Islands are currently getting in shape for a friendly game against Puerto Rico later this month.

The friendly on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in San Juan, will kickstart the season for the BVI Rugby Football Union (BVIRFU).

16 strong!

The 16-man squad will include ‘BVI Player of the Year’ Luke Saltonstall, as well as VI Rugby veterans Burt Woodley, Stuart Cullen, Roan Thornton, Rob Lind and Tom Chapman.

Issac Dawson, Jordan Ringland, Sam Thompson and Mark Wells will be making their touring debut for the VI with young lads Jayden Williams and Jaleel Cameron bringing the speed to a very well-rounded team.

Any persons wishing to play rugby in the VI should attend training at the A.O. Shirley Ground on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.

11 Responses to “VI rugby players to open season with friendly game in Puerto Rico”

  • Serious (13/09/2024, 09:37) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope they do better than the football team
  • one time (13/09/2024, 15:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck Gentleman
  • rasta (13/09/2024, 18:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Amazing game. This looks like a lot of fun. I seen these man play down Shirley.
  • Supporter (14/09/2024, 13:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go team BVI!
  • Flags up (14/09/2024, 13:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck team. If only Ian Chambers was going then you would really have an experienced squad. He has the midas touch. Man can play football too.
  • Yes I (18/09/2024, 15:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go BVI!
  • Sprunki (11/11/2024, 22:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVI team is the best, I love you guys keep it up.
  • World Guesser (09/02/2025, 01:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go team BVI!
  • block game (14/04/2025, 06:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck to the VI rugby team in Puerto Rico! Hope they have a great game and kick off block game win. Sounds like a solid team with a good mix of experience and young talent. Go VI!
  • block game (15/04/2025, 03:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome! Good luck to the VI rugby team in Puerto Rico. Hope they block game a fun trip! Rooting for ya!
  • Art Generator (25/04/2025, 02:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sounds like Art Generator start to the season for the VI rugby team! Good luck to the players making their debut, hope they have a great game in Puerto Rico!


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