Today it begins.
The quest to secure another Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Championships starts today in Barbados for the national ruggers.
Guyana, the most decorated RAN 7s side will first kick off their campaign against Group B foe Curacao at 10:58 and then the host at 13:00hrs.
It will be imperative for the locals to get off to a positive start. So much is on the line during the two-day event as the ‘Green Machine’ look to add more hardware to their collection and bring further glory to the 592.
Quick 2018 RAN Facts:
Team Guyana, eight-time champions of the Caribbean Championships will be aiming for their ninth title and a berth at the 2019 Pan American Games.
The top men’s and women’s finishers will book their tickets to: HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020: Series Qualifier – 5th-7th April 2019 (Hong Kong Sevens)
The top two men’s and women’s teams will be off to compete in: Lima 2019 Pan American Games
RAN teams will also be looking ahead to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Results from this year’s RAN 7s will determine seeding for next year’s tournament, which is a regional qualifier for the Games. Team Guyana will also be seeking to avenge their last minute loss to Jamaica in the 2017 final.
Kick Off
09:00hrs daily
Venue
Bellevue Plantation and Polo Club in Waterford, St. Michael
Pool
Guyana has been placed in Group B with the host and Curacao
The sum of 14 teams will be vying for supremacy:Defending champs, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Island, Cayman, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe , Guyana, Mexico, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and the Turks & Caicos.
