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Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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Hodgkins & Pride Suffer Heavy Loss to James Bay AA
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Jamin Hodgkins and his Pacific Pride teammates suffered a heavy 45-14 defeat at the hands of James Bay AA at the Starlight Stadium, with the Pride's attempt to integrate returning players from the RAN Sevens tournament proving unsuccessful against the stronger Bays side.
The Pacific Pride entered the match at the bottom of the league, still searching for their first victory, but were unable to contain a clinical James Bay AA side. The Bays secured a convincing +31 win, with the final score standing at 45-14. The result strengthens James Bay AA's position in 6th place in the standings, keeping them well-placed for a potential playoff spot in the spring.
The Pride were boosted by the return of several players who had recently been on duty at the RAN Sevens tournament, including Jesse Kilgour and Taine Clague. Kilgour, who also played in the 2025 RAN Sevens, returned to the squad along with Ian Jones.
The team also saw young Simroy John earn a start at tighthead prop, and Noah Kyneston returned to the roster at hooker. However, even with the injection of these key players, the Pacific Pride could not bridge the gap against the Bays.
The focus for the Pacific Pride remains firmly on securing their first win and developing their young roster as the season progresses.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025
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Bermuda 7’s Finish RAN Tournament After Tough Finals Day
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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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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Bermuda Sevens Battle Hard in Trinidad Showdown
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Both the Bermuda Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens teams returned to action at the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens at Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad, achieving key victories on the second day of competition following tough early results.
The Bermuda Men’s team began the day by finally getting on the scoreboard in the tournament. Alex Brown scored a first-half try, which was converted, but it was not enough to prevent a 21-7 defeat against Barbados.
However, the team showed tremendous fighting spirit in their crucial Play-off game against powerhouse Jamaica. Bermuda seized the initiative early when Alex Doyling scored a try and converted it to give the team a commanding 7-0 lead.
Though Jamaica fought back, Jamie Baum restored Bermuda's advantage early in the second half, going over for an unconverted try that put them ahead 12-7. The men's team successfully defended their slender lead to hold on and secure their spot in the Semi-Finals.
The Bermuda Women’s side faced a challenging start to the day, going down 41-0 to Jamaica in their opening match.
They finished the second day’s play with a thrilling encounter against Guyana. Bermuda started strongly, taking an early lead when Marseille Williams scored a try, and the successful conversion made it 7-0. Apryl Jackson extended that lead soon after, with another try and conversion pushing the score to 14-0.
Despite Guyana battling back to level the score at 14-14 early in the second half, Najée Pitt-Clarke delivered a moment of individual brilliance. She weaved her way through the Guyana defence and sprinted clear to score, giving Bermuda the lead again at 19-14. The team managed to hold on to their narrow advantage to claim a hard-fought win.
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Friday, November 21, 2025
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Mixed Results for Bermuda on Opening Day
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The 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament has kicked off in Arima, Trinidad, delivering a challenging opening day for the Bermuda men’s team, while the women’s squad secured an excellent victory over Barbados.
The competition began with the reigning Men's Tier 1 Champions, Canada, starting their title defence against Barbados.
The Bermuda men’s team faced a difficult opening slate of fixtures against two of the region's strongest teams.
In their opening match, Bermuda took on Mexico, ultimately going down 15-0.
Hoping to bounce back and secure their first points, the men then faced the formidable task of taking on Canada in their second match of the day. The champions proved too strong, running out 34-0 winners against the Bermudian side.
The Bermuda Women’s team started their tournament with a convincing win against Barbados.
The star of the show was Najée Pitt-Clarke, who ran in two tries in the first half to establish a 12-5 lead at the break.
The team carried that momentum into the second half as Apryl Jackson scored a try to extend the lead to 17-5. Pitt-Clarke then completed her hat-trick, scoring her third try of the game to seal the victory at 22-5.
In their second match of the day, the Bermuda Women faced a tough challenge against the host nation, Trinidad and Tobago. The hosts proved too strong, defeating the Bermudian side 29-0.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Ravens Power Through to Defeat Hodgkins & Pride
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A day of contrasting weather at Jericho finished with a decisive victory for the UBCOB Ravens, who overcame Pacific Pride 36-9 in a hard-fought rugby fixture.
Despite the final scoreline suggesting a runaway victory, the match was keenly contested, particularly during long spells where the Pride applied considerable pressure.
Speaking after the game, Pacific Pride captain and flyhalf, Jamin Hodgkins, suggested the score did not fully reflect the nature of the contest. Hodgkins noted that possession and territory were only slightly favoured towards the Ravens, indicating a tight midfield battle.
The difference in the match came down to efficiency and physicality. The Pride suffered from slow starts in both halves and struggled with final passes that meant scoring opportunities went unfinished. Crucially, the difficulty in defending the physically larger Raven forwards contributed significantly to the eventual five-try deficit.
Despite the loss, the Pride showcased periods of excellent play. Captain Hodgkins managed the game effectively from the flyhalf position, while centre Liam Poulton proved to be a handful for the Ravens defence. At fullback, Glenn Roy posed a constant threat with dangerous counterattacks.
The standout performers for the Pride were in the engine room, with locks Jaiden John and Mason MacDonald being named joint men of the match in the forwards for their tireless effort.
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