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Saturday, July 12, 2025
Bermuda U19s Claim Fifth Place at RAN Tournament

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After an eventful first two days of pool play at the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s U19 XVs Tournament in Mexico, Bermuda and Trinidad & Tobago, both having experienced close matches earlier in the competition, squared off in the 5th Place Final.

It was Bermuda who emerged with a dominant performance, securing a convincing 36-7 victory. The Bermudians established their authority in the first half, with Rowan Stewart, Michael Barclay, and Jahkeel Smith all crossing the try line. Brandon Sangster added two crucial conversions, helping Bermuda to a comfortable 19-0 lead at the break.

The second half saw Bermuda continue their offensive prowess. Further tries from Ramsey Souter and Jahkeel Smith extended their lead, and Sangster added another conversion to seal the comprehensive win.

The result provides a positive end to the tournament for the young Bermudian squad, who will take confidence from this strong showing as they look ahead to future competitions.



 
 
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bermuda U19s Grab First RAN Victory in Mexico

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Bermuda's Under-19 Men's Rugby team finally broke their duck at the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s U19 XVs Tournament in Mexico, securing a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Trinidad in their third match of the competition.

It took 16 minutes for Bermuda to get on the scoreboard, with Osiris Buffonge-Hunt crashing over for their opening try of the tournament. The first half saw a tight contest, but Bermuda managed to hold their lead heading into the break.

Early in the second half, Bermuda doubled their advantage with another crucial try, looking to put some clear daylight between themselves and Trinidad. However, Trinidad quickly responded with a try of their own, adding the conversion to narrow the gap to just three points. With the clock winding down, Bermuda dug deep and held firm, ultimately securing their first win of the tournament with a final score of 10-7.

Later in the day, Bermuda were back on the pitch to face Jamaica in what proved to be another challenging encounter. Despite their earlier victory, Bermuda found it tough going against a strong Jamaican side, eventually falling to a 26-3 defeat.

Bermuda concludes their Pool Play campaign with a record of one win and three defeats. While it's been a tough tournament, the victory against Trinidad will undoubtedly provide a significant boost for the young squad.


 
 
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Bermuda U19 Face Early Setbacks at RAN XVs Tournament

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Bermuda’s Under-19 Men’s Rugby team endured a tough start to their 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s U19 XVs Tournament campaign, falling to defeats in both of their opening matches on Day One.

The tournament, hosted by Federación Méxicana de Rugby at FC Total, saw Bermuda, ranked second coming into the event based on last year's performance, face a challenging schedule from the outset.

In their opening match against the host nation, Mexico, Bermuda fell by a score of 10-0. Despite their strong regional ranking, the Bermudians were unable to breach the Mexican defence, succumbing to a disciplined home side.

Bermuda then faced the Cayman Islands in their second match of the day. Unfortunately for the islanders, they were once again kept scoreless, as they were defeated 22-0. This result marks a difficult start for the team, as they look to build momentum and improve their standings in the pool play.

The RAN Men’s U19 XVs Tournament features a pool play format across Wednesday and Thursday, with 40-minute matches, before culminating in 70-minute finals on Saturday. Bermuda will need to regroup swiftly as they face Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica on Thursday, aiming to turn their fortunes around in this critical regional competition.



 
 
Monday, July 07, 2025
Bermuda U19 Rugby Squad Set for RAN XVs Championship

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Bermuda's Under-19 men's rugby squad is poised for a challenging and exciting week as they compete in the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Men’s U19 XVs Tournament. The competition returns to the familiar grounds of FC Total in Querétaro, Mexico, running from July 9th to 12th.

Federación Méxicana de Rugby has secured the hosting rights for this event through 2026, with the FC Total facility offering top-tier amenities.

Bermuda will be joined by five other nations in this year's tournament: the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, hosts Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States.

Bermuda Men’s Under 19 Team - Cameron Addiscot, Michael Barclay, Sam Jenkins, Jahkeel, Daniel Kunst, Thomas Macloughlin, Dylan Sandster, Nyindae Smith, Asher Wheddon, David Barclay, Osiris Buffinge-Hunt, Matthieu Deguay, Henry Kerr, Jaden Obas-Simons, Brandon Sangster, Ramsey Souter, Rowan Stewart, Michael Tadman

The tournament format will see intensive Pool Play across the first two days, Wednesday, July 9th and Thursday, July 10th. Matches during these pool stages will be shortened to 40 minutes per game. Following a rest day on Friday, the competition will culminate with full 70-minute Finals on Saturday, July 12th.

Rankings heading into the tournament are based on last year’s performance, placing Bermuda as the second-highest ranked team among the participating nations:

#1 USA
#2 Bermuda
#3 Trinidad & Tobago
#4 Mexico
#5 Cayman Islands
#6 Jamaica

Wednesday, July 9th - Pool Play Day One

9:00 AM - Bermuda vs México
10:00 AM - United States vs Trinidad & Tobago

12:00 PM - Bermuda vs Cayman Islands
1:00 PM - United States vs Jamaica

3:00 PM - Trinidad & Tobago vs Cayman Islands
4:00 PM - México vs Jamaica

Thursday, July 10th - Pool Play Day Two

9:00 AM - United States vs México
10:00 AM - Bermuda vs Trinidad & Tobago

12:00 PM - United States vs Cayman Islands
1:00 PM - Bermuda vs Jamaica

3:00 PM - México vs Cayman Islands
4:00 PM - Trinidad & Tobago vs Jamaica

Saturday, July 12th - Finals Day

10:00 AM - 5th Place Final
12:00 PM - Bronze Final
2:00 PM - Cup Final
Monday, June 16, 2025
Bermuda Set for RAN Men's U19 XVs Challenge in Mexico

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Rugby Americas North (RAN) has announced that the 2025 RAN Men’s Under 19 XVs Tournament will return to FC Total in Querétaro, México, from July 9th to 12th. Bermuda will enter the competition ranked second after their strong performance last year.

Federación Méxicana de Rugby earned the bid to host this event through 2026, building on their successful hosting of the 2024 competition.

This year's tournament format will feature a single bracket of Men’s Under 19 competition across the three days. This change comes as a reflection of the significant growth in the women’s game across the region, with full international test matches now in full swing for nations such as Jamaica, Mexico, and Trinidad & Tobago.

All six participating countries – including a returning age-grade United States side, making its appearance as part of USA Rugby’s national team pathway after a long hiatus – will compete in a round-robin format on Wednesday, July 9th, and Thursday, July 10th. These initial matches will determine the seeding for the Finals, which are scheduled for July 12th. Jamaica, having missed out on the 2024 competition due to severe weather, is eager to resurface amongst the group.

The rankings heading into the tournament are based on last year’s performance:

#1 USA
#2 Bermuda
#3 Trinidad & Tobago
#4 México
#5 Cayman Islands
#6 Jamaica

Bermuda will be looking to build on their number two ranking from last year and make a strong impression against competitive regional opponents. Full tournament schedule and broadcast information are expected to be released at a later date.
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