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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Trinidad to host 2026 RAN 7’s at Hasely Crawford Stadium
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The 2026 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament will take place on November 28th and 29th, moving to the historic Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Shifted to the final weekend of November, the two-day continental showcase marks the final instalment of the Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union’s (TTRU) three-year hosting cycle.
The tournament will feature men's and women's national sides from across the region, with teams from RAN Full and Associate member countries — including Bermuda — competing across the Men’s Tier 1, Men’s Tier 2, and Women’s divisions.
Matches will be staged at the 23,000-capacity national stadium, named in honour of Hasely Crawford, who made history at Montreal 1976 as Trinidad and Tobago's first Olympic gold medallist. The venue boasts a fully prepared natural turf surface, floodlight facilities, and panoramic backdrops taking in the capital's skyline and coastline.
"Moving to the Hasely Crawford Stadium grounds the tournament in the core of rugby within Trinidad and Tobago," said TTRU president Kanisha Vincent.
"There's always something incredibly special about playing at the national stadium; the atmosphere and the energy are absolutely unmatched."
Vincent added that following two consecutive years of hosting regional competition, stepping onto the national stadium stage represents "a culmination of the country’s commitment to providing an incredible hosting experience for players, administrators, and spectators alike."
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Cross Buckingham's High Performance Athlete of the Year
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Bermudian rugby international Sarah Cross has been crowned High Performance Athlete of the Year at the University of Buckingham Students’ Union’s 2026 Sports and Societies Awards.
Cross saw off competition from two other shortlisted finalists to claim the prestigious individual honour at an end-of-season ceremony hosted at the Leonardo Hotel in Milton Keynes.
The award caps a standout campaign in the UK for the versatile Bermudian, who has successfully balanced her academic commitments with top-level rugby on both sides of the Atlantic.
Alongside her contributions in university competition, Cross has been an integral presence for local club side Buckingham Swans and continues to feature on the international stage for Bermuda.
Organizers gathered to celebrate Buckingham’s leading student-athletes, with Cross's dual success at club and international level earning the headline recognition of the evening.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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World Rugby Classic returns with a Six-Team Showcase
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The World Rugby Classic is set to return to Bermuda this November, with six international squads locking horns at the National Sports Centre North Field.
Running from Saturday, November 7th through to Friday, November 13th, the week-long tournament will feature top-tier veteran talent from across the globe, bringing together sides from North America, South America, Europe, and the British Isles.
The action begins on Saturday evening with an all-North American clash as Classic Canada face the Classic Eagles, followed directly by the Argentina Legends taking on the Italian Classic XV.
Sunday, November 8th will see the tournament host its traditional Family Day, spotlighting local talent with a Bermuda Rugby exhibition match in the afternoon before the Classic Lions make their tournament debut against Classic France.
Midweek fixtures continue under the North Field lights on Tuesday, November 10th and Wednesday, November 11th, setting up a blockbuster finals evening on Friday, November 13th featuring three back-to-back clashes.
Tournament Schedule (All times local):
Saturday, November 7th
19:00 – Classic Canada v Classic Eagles
20:30 – Argentina Legends v Italian Classic XV
Sunday, November 8th (Family Day)
13:30 – Bermuda Rugby
15:30 – Classic Lions v Classic France
Tuesday, November 10th
19:00 – Classic Eagles v Italian Classic XV
20:30 – Argentina Legends XV v Classic France
Wednesday, November 11th
19:00 – Round Robin Matches
20:00 – Classic Canada v Classic Lions
Friday, November 13th (Finals Night)
18:15 – Classic Eagles v Classic France
19:30 – Classic Canada v Italian Classic XV
20:45 – Argentina Legends v Classic Lions
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Thursday, September 03, 2026
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Trinidad & Tobago to Host 2027 RAN Men’s U19 Championship
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Trinidad and Tobago has been selected to host the 2027 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s Under-19s XVs tournament, bringing the region's flagship youth competition back to the Caribbean.
The governing body confirmed the tournament will run from July 7th–10th 2027, concluding a successful three-year tenure in Querétaro, Mexico, and paving the way for a potentially expanded field.
Mexican Rugby Federation president Pablo Septien reflected warmly on their hosting cycle, describing it as "a true privilege" that created "a meaningful impact on our rugby community."
The Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (TTRU) brings extensive staging pedigree to the championship, having hosted the Under-19s in 2013 and 2014 alongside a run of senior men’s and women’s fixtures and the RAN Sevens from 2024 through 2026.
As RAN's longest-running development pathway, the Under-19 tournament serves as the primary springboard for junior talent advancing into senior international fifteens and sevens setups. Officials believe Trinidad’s geographical proximity to neighboring unions could see the tournament grow significantly—expanding from six nations to as many as ten competing squads.
TTRU president Kanisha Vincent emphasized the event's cultural and athletic weight across the Americas.
"The RAN Men’s U19s XVs Tournament is the cornerstone for the development of young male players within the region," Vincent said. "The passion and determination of all the teams that attend are palpable. The TTRU is eager to create that platform for these young athletes, and we cannot wait to see teams show up and show out in 2027."
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Sunday, August 09, 2026
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Claim Sixth Place After Thrilling Cayman Clash
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Bermuda secured a hard-fought sixth-place finish at the 2026 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s Under-19 XVs Championship, despite falling to a narrow defeat against the Cayman Islands in a pulsating back-and-forth encounter.
In what proved to be one of the most entertaining fixtures of the tournament, both sides traded blows in a physical contest that saw momentum shift multiple times throughout the 70 minutes.
Bermuda showed great resilience in attack, breaching the Cayman defence on several occasions to stay within touching distance. However, the Cayman Islands managed to hold their nerve during the closing stages, capitalizing on key opportunities to edge ahead and take the match victory.
Despite going down in the final classification match, Bermuda's overall point tally and performance across the tournament ensured they wrapped up their campaign in sixth position.
The battle provided a fitting climax to a demanding championship, with the young Bermudian squad displaying significant promise and tactical growth against strong regional opposition.
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