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Test Match Rugby Returns to the Caribbean: Cayman Islands Hosts Mexico Men
As the second leg of series started in Mexico City in 2021, Cayman Islands are eager to host this year’s test match rematch with Mexico between their two men’s fifteens programs on December 10, 2022, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. It will be the first test match...
Canada Sweep Pool B, Win Double Over USA to Advance to Semifinals
With wins over Japan, Italy, and USA, Canada was primed for the quarterfinals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The point spread saw Canada face fellow Rugby Americas North country, USA, again – and was victorious once more, 32-11. Advancing to the semifinals, Canada (3)...
Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Juliana Straker, Trinidad and Tobago
You could describe Juliana Straker’s introduction to rugby as serendipitous, a happy accident. Juliana stepped out of her classroom during a lunch in secondary school, while she was out, a classmate in her third form class put in a special request for sports; The...
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...
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...
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...
Birmingham 2022: Canada teams eye CWG 2022 Quarters
COVENTRY, July 29, 2022 - Canada’s men and women remain on course for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games quarter-finals after they ended day one with a win and defeat apiece. Henry’s Paul’s team impressed with a 24-0 victory over Wales in their opener but fell...
Canada and Jamaica chasing Commonwealth dreams at Birmingham 2022
Coventry, England, July 28, 2022 – Canada’s women and men’s teams, and Jamaica’s men – Rugby Americas North’s representatives at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games sevens tournament – have set their sights high with progression from the pool stage the minimum...