The Anguilla Eels Rugby Football Club played with grit and determination but were no match for the formidable Les Barracudas Rugby Club from Saint Barthelemy, losing 11 trys to 5 trys. Mind you, the Barracudas have been in existence for over 20 years, while our Eels are mere elvers in the Caribbean rugby scene...but from small elvers grow mighty eels.

Max in Anguilla

The game was marked by tremendous running and pass handling from not just the Barracudas but also the Eels who scored most of their tries by supporting the ball carrier tightly and a few excellent back moves. Try scores for Anguilla were; Jason Chapman, William.Ferguson ...., Graham....., Mark Harris and Anguillian Shawn. They played exceptionally well.

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The Barracudas were most complimentary about the play of the Eels in particular new member Graham......and have invited a few players to train with them for their upcoming Caribbean League game against Martinique in June.

Anguilla Eels with Jacquie Ruan at right

Future games for the Eels will include a return trip to St. Barths and the annual St Martin Archiballs Rugby beach rugby tournament in the fall. For more information, or if you would like to join the Anguilla Eels Rugby Football Club for training, please contact Anguilla Eels RFC President, Ms. Jacquie Ruan at Ripples 264-...-.....or email Mark Harris at anguillarugby@hotmail.com

We really need some young Anguillians with speed, join us please.
- Press Release

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