Mexico Women: Taking on the Challenge
ENGLISH Mexico As Mexico Women’s Captain 34-year-old Alessandra Bender Cruz gets set to lead her team in South Africa this week for the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023, the diminutive dynamo says Mexico are going in with everything they've got. This year’s...
Robin MacDowell’s rugby recruitment mission: Inspiring the next generation
Canadian ‘born-and-bred’ Robin MacDowell is the epitome of sheer determination. Former Rugby Canada International player, and one of the most knowledgeable 7s coaches around, MacDowell has made it his life’s journey to grow the game of rugby; putting his heart and...
Federación Mexicana de Rugby to host 2022 RAN Super Sevens
August 18, 2021 – Rugby Americas North (RAN) is happy to announce that the Federación Mexicana de Rugby (FMRU) is set to host the 2022 RAN Super Sevens from February 11th to 13th in Mexico City. The three-day tournament – which features Senior and Age-grade divisions...
RAN Encouraging Rugby Community to Support Haiti Relief Efforts
Rugby Americas North is deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following the deadly earthquake in Haiti earlier this month. As recently featured in an article about the O-Foundation, the sport of rugby has a distinct history and is gaining momentum in the...
Jackie Tittley excited to help “amazing women” develop through Rugby Canada leadership programme
Former international fly-half Jackie Tittley is helping to unearth the next generation of female leaders in Canadian rugby. Last month, Rugby Canada announced plans for a Women in Rugby Leadership Scholarship in a bid to promote diversity in decision-making positions...
Q&A with RAN’s Regional Training Manager Scott Harland
Scott Harland - Regional Training Manager Scott Harland was the Regional Development Manager for Rugby Americas North from 2008 to 2019, when he took on the T&E Manager role. Scott started coaching and refereeing Rugby in 1987, and has done both at national and...
Women in Leadership Directive Profile: Arielle Dubissette-Borrice, Canada
Arielle Dubissette-Borrice has an undeniable passion for rugby. Having had an extensive playing career, Arielle can now be found on the pitch coaching, and helping young players achieve their dreams, while dedicating herself to the growth of rugby in the Toronto area....
Amanda Whipple lands journalism internship with BC Rugby News
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...
RAN Beach 5s Returns to Hollywood Beach, FL in 2022
HOLLYWOOD BEACH, FLORIDA – After a two-year hiatus, Rugby Americas North (RAN), in partnership with USA Rugby and the Florida Rugby Union, is thrilled to announce the return of the highly-anticipated RAN Hollywood Beach 5s tournament on January 8th, 2022. Click here...
Women In Leadership Directive Profile: Tracy-Ann Hales, Jamaica
If you asked Tracy-Ann Hales about her passion for rugby, she wouldn’t regal you with a childhood story about falling in love with the sport at a young age. Actually, Tracy-Ann has never been a rugby player. Instead, she found rugby after joining the Jamaica Rugby...