Category: Guyana | Rugby Americas North

Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Carrin Carter, Guyana

by Lauren Rothwell | Dec 16, 2021 | Guyana, Women's Rugby

Standing at 4 feet, 6 inches, Carrin Carter is affectionally known as “Pocket Rocket”, a nickname given to her by former Guyana Rugby Football President, Keith Nesamento. Carrin’s small size has always caused a little bit of a shockwave when people find out she plays...

Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Sabola Gray, Guyana

by Lauren Rothwell | Sep 21, 2021 | Guyana, Women's Rugby

At Guyana Rugby, Sabola Gray wears many hats. You can find her on the pitch playing, offering guidance from the sidelines as the assistant coach of the women’s team, or calling the game, as referee. Sabola discovered rugby through basketball. In 2005, after a session...

Guyana Coach Theo Henry hoping to bring back winning culture

by Bryan Kelly | Sep 1, 2021 | Guyana, RAN Sevens

September 2, 2021 – Former national team standout Theo Henry, who’s now on his second appointment as head coach of Guyana’s National Men’s Team, is hoping to bring back his national team’s winning ways ahead of the 2021 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens. Set to kick...

11 Nations Set to Compete in 2021 RAN Sevens in Turks and Caicos

by Bryan Kelly | Aug 26, 2021 | Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, RAN Sevens, Turks & Caicos

August 26, 2021 – Today, Rugby Americas North (RAN) confirmed the 11 men’s teams set to compete in its 2021 RAN Sevens in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos from October 16-17. Held at the picturesque Meridian Fields, the two-day tournament marks the highly anticipated...

Amanda Whipple lands journalism internship with BC Rugby News

by Bryan Kelly | Aug 5, 2021 | Barbados, Canada, Guyana, Women's Rugby

Amanda Whipple The name belongs to an eighteen year old Canadian girl who had the privilege of growing up in a small island in the Caribbean, Barbados. One who enjoys writing about people’s experiences and sharing stories for those who aren’t able to share it...

World Rugby launches ground-breaking preventive exercise programme designed to reduce injuries

by ranMedia | Sep 9, 2019 | Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Member News, Men's 15s, Mexico, Olympics, RAN Sevens, Rugby World Cup, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, USA

World Rugby committed to evidence-based injury-prevention and making rugby as safe and simple to play as possible Activate is a simple-to-implement exercise programme that reduces the risk of injuries in the game and contributes to player performance If implemented...