British Virgin Islands
Mary Pringle: Picking Up the Whistle Worldwide
Growing up, 22-year-old referee Mary Pringle was surrounded by rugby. Born in Singapore to a Singaporean mother and South African father, Mary moved to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) (Tortola) when she was just one year old, where she remained for 13 years. During...
Realizing the Dream: Scott Kirk’s Journey from BVI to Bath
Having recently made his professional debut with Bath Rugby in England, 18-year-old Scott Kirk is one of the youngest players who have fallen under the auspices of Rugby Americas North (RAN) – having spent several his formative years in the Caribbean – to reach this...
11 Nations Set to Compete in 2021 RAN Sevens in Turks and 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...
BVI RFU launches online store through RAN, Osprey Sports Partnership
July 21, 2021 – Today, British Virgin Islands Rugby Football Union (BVI RFU) launched their official online store through Rugby Americas North’s partnership with Osprey Sports. Hosted on RAN’s website with a link directly to Osprey Sports’ digital store, the online...
BVI Rugby Community Rallies to support Kenrick ‘Jimmy’ Thomas
The spirit of rugby is alive and well in the British Virgin Islands. When 23-year-old BVI Rugby Football Union (BVI RFU) international Kenrick Thomas (aka ‘Jimmy’) recently received a medical diagnosis that he has a hole in his septum and is in urgent need of...
SECOND ANNUAL RAN BEACH 5S TOURNAMENT A HIT ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH
HOLLYWOOD, FL (JANUARY 13) - The 2020 rugby calendar kicked-off on a high note with the 2nd Annual Rugby Americas North Beach Rugby 5s tournament in Hollywood, Florida this past Saturday. 23 teams comprised of nearly 250 players representing clubs and Unions from...
World Rugby launches ground-breaking preventive exercise programme designed to reduce injuries
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...
Rugby Americas North Hires Media Officer to Drive Digital, Social, and Event Communications
Rugby Americas North (RAN) announced today the hiring of Laura Gill as Media Officer for the organization. The hire comes as the regional governing body looks to improve digital platforms, expand social media presence and increase communications around events and...