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Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Mariana Oble, Mexico
In 2013 Mariana Oble was invited to a rugby tournament. While at the tournament, she met many coaches, one of whom invited her to provide physio support for a team from Mexico City. The coach of the women’s national team was also present, and invited Mariana to...
WiLD Profile – Gabriela Rojas, Mexico
Gabriela (Gaby) Rojas grew up in Mexico, but it wasn’t until a university exchange program at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG) that she found rugby, with the help of Rosie the Riverter. “During my first week of exchange, I attended a campus...
HOW RUGBY HELPED YOUTH UNSTOPPABLE JOHANNA ON AND OFF THE PITCH
In October 2018, at the age of 16 and a student at the N22 high school in the Mexican city of Monterrey, Johanna discovered rugby thanks to an invitation from a friend. Rugby was just beginning at her school, and it was a fairly unknown sport in her city. Her family...
Women in Leadership Directive Profile – Dany Rosales, Mexico
Dany Rosales stumbled into the world of rugby by chance. In 2009, her father, a former rugby player, invited Dany to attend a men’s game with him to see some of his old friends. Ahead of the men’s game, there was a women’s exhibition game, however, there were not...
Mexico defeats Cayman Islands in Thrilling Return to International 15s
On Saturday, December 11th, international men's 15s rugby made its return to action from the COVID-19 global pandemic when Mexico defeated Cayman Islands 39 - 13 at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. The hosts scored four tries, including a brace from powerful...
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Mexico v Cayman Islands: International Rugby Returns to RAN
This Saturday’s test match between Las Serpientes of Mexico and the Cayman Islands is the return to rugby that Rugby Americas North has been waiting for. The match will take place in Mexico City and both teams are keen to get back to international competition and...
RAN Women’s 12s Tournament Cancelled due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
November 23, 2021 – Rugby Americas North (RAN) deeply regrets to announce that the 2021 RAN Women’s 12s a-side tournament, which was scheduled to kick off in Cayman Islands next weekend, has been cancelled due to unforeseen travel restrictions entering the host...
Tournament Details Announced for first-ever RAN Women’s 12s in December
November 16, 2021 – Rugby Americas North (RAN) is delighted to announce confirmed details for the upcoming exciting first-ever RAN Women’s 12s tournament to be held in Cayman Islands from December 4-5. To be held at the South Sound Field, the three-team tournament...
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...