by Bajan Reporter / April 3rd, 2021
While expressing disappointment that team sports are not yet allowed, the Executive Committee of the Barbados Rugby Football Union again emphasized safety as their top priority.
This was in response to the latest Government directive, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID-19) (CURFEW) (NO. 7) DIRECTIVE, 2021, which is in effect until April 11, 2021.
Secretary
Malcolm Steel said that the Union is urging all rugby enthusiasts to work on their fitness in preparation for the eventual restart of team sports, whenever this takes place. Plans are afoot to start a Men’s Domestic League tournament when Government regulations permit.
With the number of COVID-19 cases trending downward, the rugby community hopes that this safe restart is imminent. The official rugby values are
The extension of the "National Pause" until February 28, 2021, has further pushed back the restart of Rugby Union in Barbados. The directive issued by the Prime…
by Bajan Reporter / January 7th, 2021
The President and Executive Council of the Barbados Rugby Football wish everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021!
To this end, there will be no rugby training or matches as per
Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (Special Curfew) Directive, 2021, Section 5 b), “No person shall host or attend … a recreational or competitive sporting event.” This directive will be in effect until January 14, 2021. During this interval, the BRFU will be seeking further clarity and guidance from the relevant government agencies in preparation for a safe restart of rugby action.
We understand that the situation is extremely fluid and changeable, and while we wish to promote the discipline of rugby union at all levels in Barbados, the safety of the players, coaches and the wider community must always be the top priority.