The 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens concluded at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad, proving a challenging final day for both the Bermuda Men's and Women's Rugby Sevens teams as they faced strong opposition in the knockout stages.
Men’s Team Fall in Semi-Final and Bronze Match
The Bermuda Men’s team opened their final day of competition with the Men’s Tier 1 Semi-Final against Barbados. Barbados quickly established dominance, racing out to a commanding 21-0 lead. Bermuda finally got on the scoreboard when Jamie Baum scored a well-deserved try, followed by a successful conversion, bringing the score to 21-7. However, Barbados scored a final try to seal the victory with a score of 26-7, ending Bermuda's hopes for the main title.
In the subsequent match for third and fourth place, the Bermuda men faced off against the hosts, Trinidad. Bermuda once again showed early promise, taking a 5-0 lead after Jamie Baum crossed the line for a try. Unfortunately, Trinidad responded powerfully, running off 17 straight points to take a 17-5 lead into the half. Trinidad added 12 more points in the second half, ultimately claiming the Bronze Medal with a 29-5 victory over Bermuda.
Women’s Side Suffer Heavy Defeats
The Bermuda Women's team faced a daunting challenge in their match against Mexico, where they suffered a heavy 45-0 defeat. Compounding the disappointment of the scoreline, Apryl Jackson was carried off the pitch with a left leg injury, raising concerns for the player.
In the Women’s match for third and fourth place, Bermuda took on the hosts, Trinidad. The Trinidad side proved too strong for Bermuda, claiming the Bronze Medal with a comprehensive 27-0 win, bringing Bermuda's tournament to a close.
Both Bermuda Sevens teams leave Trinidad having shown flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament but will now look to regroup and recover ahead of future international commitments.
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