‘Grassroots to Global’: Empowering Women in Rugby Across the Region
Photo by Barbados Rugby Rugby Americas North (RAN) is proud to announce another collaboration with ChildFund Rugby, an international development organization using the power of rugby to create positive change within communities. RAN is delighted to be assisting with...
World Rugby: Jenilee Limada learning to have difficult conversations thanks to WISH programme
Jenilee Limada describes herself as a “laid-back leader” but says the WISH Women in High Performance Pathway programme is helping her to have difficult conversations. Trinidad and Tobago women’s sevens assistant coach Limada was put forward for the programme by her...
Canada, Jamaica, and USA Set to Represent RAN at 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The stage is set as 40 countries from across World Rugby assemble in Cape Town, South Africa for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens September 9-11. Representing Rugby Americas North are the men and women of Canada and USA, and the men of Jamaica in their second Rugby...
Venue Confirmed for 2022 RAN Super Sevens in Mexico City
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 November 11 to 13 in Mexico City at Deportivo Alfredo Harp Helu of Ciudad Universitaria. The three-day tournament – which...
Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Dr. Joanna Bowden, Turks and Caicos Islands
Down in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), you’ll find Dr. Joanna “Jo” Bowden pitch side at rugby sporting events to ensure player safety from a medical perspective. Originally visiting the islands as a medical student 20 years ago, Jo has now lived in TCI for more...
“Smarter, Richer, and Empowered”: 2022 RAN Women’s Forum Recap
Written by Corrie Cross / Bermuda Rugby This past weekend, Rugby Americas North (RAN) brought together female representatives from across the RAN region who work in a variety of leadership roles within their local rugby communities. The goal of the conference was to...
Rugby Americas North Ready to Welcome Attendees to 2022 Women’s Forum
Today kicks off the first day of the 2022 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Women's Forum in Glendale, Colorado. Nominated or selected attendees are traveling in from 13 different unions to up-skill themselves in the areas of team management, match/event management, and...
Roxanne Butler: Continuing her Rugby Journey
Roxanne Butler has been dedicated to rugby in Canada for over 30 years now, serving in a variety of capacities – player, coach, manager, volunteer, director, and Board member, just to name a few. With three decades of experience under her belt, Butler is currently...
Birmingham 2022: Canada women fall short to New Zealand in bronze medal match
Coventry, England - Sunday, July 31st, 2022 – Canada's women finished in fourth place at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games rugby sevens tournament after New Zealand won three tries to two in the bronze medal match. The Gold Coast 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic...
Birmingham 2022: Canadian women to face New Zealand with Commonwealth bronze on the line
Coventry, England, July 30th, 2022 – Canada’s women will play off for bronze against New Zealand at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Sunday after falling 24-7 to Fiji in the semifinals at Coventry Stadium on Saturday. Soon after, Canada’s men were also...