by Amy Goulding | Jun 22, 2022 | Cayman Islands, Superweek
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, over the last year there has been significant development in the sport of rugby in the Cayman Islands. From women’s rugby to refereeing, there have been big strides made on the ground in the Cayman and the youth arm of...
by Bryan Kelly | Jun 16, 2022 | St. Lucia, Superweek, Women's Rugby
“I honestly had not considered playing rugby at all. I thought it was too aggressive for me,” says former track and field athlete turned national rugger Makeba Alcide. However despite her initial reluctance, last year 31-year-old Makeba made the switch to rugby after...
by Bryan Kelly | Jun 9, 2022 | Member News, Superweek
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Today, event organizers officially announced the format, competing teams and schedule for the 2022 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Women’s 12s and Men’s Under-19s Tournament slated for July 14 to July 17 in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day event, which...
by Bryan Kelly | Mar 4, 2022 | Member News, Superweek
March 4, 2022 – Rugby Americas North is delighted to announce that the Jamaica Rugby Football Union will host the 2022 RAN Senior Women’s 12s and Men’s Under-19 tournament from July 14 – 17 at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day event...
by Amy Goulding | Mar 2, 2022 | Cayman Islands, Men's 15s, RAN Sevens, Superweek
Already known for its big strides in the development of women’s rugby in the region, Cayman Rugby Football Union (CRFU) now has its sights set on raising the profile of its dedicated team of local referees. With a new three-year corporate sponsorship deal with...
by Bryan Kelly | 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...