Rugby Americas North Sevens Expands to Three Days in Trinidad

Significant Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Event

ARIMA, Trinidad, CMC—The stage is set for one of the most significant Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens events as 18 teams prepare to compete at the Larry Gomes Stadium from November 22 to 24.

Extended to Three Days

Originally scheduled as a two-day competition, the tournament has been extended to three days, highlighting its growing importance in the regional rugby calendar.

High Stakes

This year’s tournament carries high stakes, with champions of the Men’s and Women’s Tier 1 brackets securing qualification for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025. The top two teams, excluding Canada (which pre-qualifies), will also earn spots at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games’ Sevens competition. In 2025, a promotion-relegation format will see the Men’s Tier 2 champion ascend to Tier 1, adding an extra layer of competition.

Growing Stature

This expanded format reflects the tournament’s growing stature. Last year, it served as the Olympic Qualifying Event for Paris 2024 in Langford, British Columbia.

Competition Details

This year, 12 men’s teams will compete across two tiers. Tier 1 features eight of the region’s top teams, including defending champions Canada, hosts Trinidad & Tobago, and regional powerhouses Jamaica and Mexico. Tier 2 consists of four emerging teams eager to make their mark: Curaçao, Dominican Republic, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Turks & Caicos Islands.

The women’s bracket showcases five countries and six teams, with Trinidad & Tobago fielding two sides. Mexico returns as a favorite, bringing experience from the HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024.

Participating Teams

Men’s Tier 1: Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago

Men’s Tier 2: Curaçao, Dominican Republic, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Turks & Caicos Islands

Women: Barbados, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago ‘B’

Conclusion

The Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament is set to be an exciting and competitive event, with teams from across the region vying for qualification and recognition. With its growing stature and expanded format, this year’s tournament promises to be one of the most significant in the regional rugby calendar.

FAQs

* When and where will the tournament take place?
+ The tournament will take place from November 22 to 24 at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad.
* How many teams will participate?
+ A total of 18 teams will participate in the tournament, including 12 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams.
* What are the stakes for the tournament?
+ The champions of the Men’s and Women’s Tier 1 brackets will secure qualification for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025, while the top two teams, excluding Canada, will earn spots at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games’ Sevens competition.