Jamaica
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...
Argentina and Canada win Pan American gold in Lima
Argentina's men overturned the result of the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games final by defeating two-time champions Canada 33-10 to win gold for the first time but there was joy for Canada in the women's event as they successfully defended the title they won on home...
Team Jamaica introduce over 300 kids to the game of rugby in Barbados
The Jamaican Men's and Women's teams made one of their first stops in Barbados at St. Gabriel's School in Bridgetown on Thursday. The national teams spent over two hours at the prep school playing games, interacting with the kids, and introducing the school community...
Jamaica Rugby Announce RWC Sevens Squad
The following is a letter from Jamaica Men's Sevens Manager, Bruce Martin, ahead of their 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens campaign. Out of Many One Team: Enjoy the Journey, Trust the Process I am pleased to introduce the Jamaica Rugby Sevens team representing the exotic...
Match Recap: Jamaica vs. Barbados, April 28th
RECAP: Jamaica jumped out to an early 10-0 lead after two quick tries in the 10th and 12th minute before Barbados pulled back a converted try at 17 minutes to pull within 3. Another breakaway try by Jamaica's captain Oshane Edie in the 24th minute seemed to have...
Eight RAN Teams Ready to Compete for an Invitation to the Youth Olympic Games
YOG Qualifiers Schedule & Results: SILVER BOWL SPORTS PARK TIME DAY 1 900 CANADA 35-1 JAMAICA (M) 922 USA 57-0 BARBADOS (M) 944 USA 41-0 MEXICO (W) 1002 CANADA 57-0 BARBADOS (W) break 1130 USA 38-7 JAMAICA (M) 1152 CANADA 48-0 BARBADOS (M) 1214 CANADA 67-0 MEXICO...
Guyana and Jamaica Men See Opportunity, Jamaica Women Debut at the 2017 Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Sevens, widely regarded as the ‘best tournament on the circuit’ by fans and players alike, kicked off yesterday with a total of 42 teams competing over four days. From the Rugby Americas North region Guyana Men’s Sevens and Jamaica Men’s and Women’s Sevens...
Jamaica U19 Men’s Team Ready for RAN Superweek
An Interview with Lisa Frazer – Jamaica’s First Female Head Coach
Just a few weeks ago Lisa Frazer was named Head Coach of the Jamaican Rugby Women’s National Team—the first woman to be named as a head coach in the country and one of only a very few women in the position around the world (we’re thinking only 1 of 2?). Rugby...
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...