RAN Beach 5s returns to Hollywood Beach, Florida in 2022

After a two-year hiatus, Hollywood Beach, Florida is set to once again host the 2022 RAN Beach 5s tournament on January 8th

Mexico to host 2022 RAN Super Sevens

The three-day tournament – which features Senior and Age-grade divisions for Men and Women – will act as a qualifying tournament for the Centro Caribe Games in 2022, RWC Sevens qualifiers in June 2022 (location TBC) and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England in 2022.

Watch the Fireminds RAN 7s

The Fireminds RAN 7s tournament took place October 16-17 in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. All matches are archived through this link.

A Development Guide for Rugby Match Officials

Rugby Americas North is proud to launch a new digital development guide, designed to help member unions attract, retain and educate match officials.

ChildFund and Rugby Americas North join forces to keep everyone safe in sport

RAN is pleased to highlight a new initiative with ChildFund Rugby aimed at further developing and strengthening safeguarding systems for all participating in rugby throughout North America.

How World Rugby’s Concussion Return to Play Protocol works

While all eyes will be on the Guinness Six Nations over the coming weeks, the tournament also serves as an important reminder that the sport continues to prioritise work to prevent, diagnose and treat injuries, including concussions.

Returning to Rugby from COVID-19

Player welfare is the number one priority in the game of rugby, and everyone has a role to play in ensuring a safe environment for training and competing as we get set to return to rugby from COVID-19. Here are a few tips and best practices for you to take into consideration.

Creating opportunities: women’s rugby development in the Cayman Islands

Nov 26, 2021 | Cayman Islands, Women's Rugby

It’s an exciting time for women’s rugby. And, one of the leading drivers of the development of the game for women in the regionis the Cayman Islands. As the newly appointed full-time female Cayman Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Manager, Mercedes Foy is tasked with the...

RAN Women’s 12s Tournament Cancelled due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Nov 23, 2021 | Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Superweek

November 23, 2021 – Rugby Americas North (RAN) deeply regrets to announce that the 2021 RAN Women’s 12s a-side tournament, which was scheduled to kick off in Cayman Islands next weekend, has been cancelled due to unforeseen travel restrictions entering the host...

EMILIE BYDWELL SELECTED AS HEAD COACH OF USA WOMEN’S SEVENS NATIONAL TEAM

Nov 23, 2021 | USA, Women's Rugby

USA Rugby is proud to announce that Emilie Bydwell has been selected as Head Coach of the USA Women’s Sevens National Team, in a unanimous decision by a five-person selection panel. “It is the honor of my career to be selected for this position,” said Bydwell, “I have...

Women in Leadership Directive Profile: Shanique Smith, Jamaica

Nov 22, 2021 | Jamaica, Women's Rugby

Shanique Smith, affectionately known as “NayNay,” embodies leadership in every sense of the word. She has used her athletics to fuel her motivation and to motivate those around her, particularly the neighborhood youth that she empowers, mentors, and coaches. Taking on...

Less than 50 days to go until 2022 RAN Beach 5s

Nov 19, 2021 | Beach Rugby, Events

Friday, November 19 marks 50 days until Rugby Americas North returns to Hollywood Beach, Florida for the third-annual RAN Beach 5s tournament after a two-year hiatus. The one-day event on the famous Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in front of the Margaritaville Hotel will...

RUGBY AMERICAS NORTH ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Nov 19, 2021 | Member News

November 19, 2021 – Today, Rugby Americas North announced changes to its Executive Committee (EXCO) following last weekend’s 2021 Annual General Meeting in Miami. President: George Nicholson (Barbados) Vice President: Dr. Araba ‘Roo’ Chintoh (Canada) Second Vice...

World Rugby, International Rugby Players launch global brain health education campaign

Nov 17, 2021 | Member News

New Brain Health Initiative reflects commitment to educate and support current and former elite players who might be concerned about their wellbeing and brain health Global initiative includes new videos featuring leading independent experts outlining 12 modifiable...

Tournament Details Announced for first-ever RAN Women’s 12s in December

Nov 16, 2021 | Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Women's Rugby

November 16, 2021 – Rugby Americas North (RAN) is delighted to announce confirmed details for the upcoming exciting first-ever RAN Women’s 12s tournament to be held in Cayman Islands from December 4-5. To be held at the South Sound Field, the three-team tournament...

Women in Leadership Directive Profile: Vanessa Robertson, Nova Scotia

Nov 10, 2021 | Canada, Women's Rugby

In our Women in Leadership series, we profile three Canadian women who are worthy recipients of the inaugural Rugby Canada Women in Leadership Scholarship Program; not only for their commitment and passion for rugby, but also for their innovative approaches to growing...

HOW YOUTH UNSTOPPABLE ELIN FOUND AN OUTLET FOR HER SPEED AND STRENGTH IN RUGBY

Nov 4, 2021 | USA, Women's Rugby

Elin was only six years old when she was taken to her first rugby sevens tournament but the experience would have a profound impact on her young life. Watching the HSBC USA Women’s Sevens alongside her parents at Infinity Park in Glendale, Elin was mesmerised by the...

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