Trinidad & Tobago’s men’s team and Jamaica’s women’s team both claimed silver medals at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament, which concluded Sunday at the Larry Gomes Stadium in the Twin Island Republic.

In a dominant display, Canada cruised past Trinidad and Tobago in the men’s final with a commanding 38-0 victory. Despite the defeat and missing out on qualification for the 2025 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series, Trinidad and Tobago found consolation in the fact that their junior team secured a spot in the 2025 Junior Pan Am Games’ Sevens competition.

Trinidad and Tobago's captain, Shakeel Dyte, and vice captain, Ruairi O'Farrel, made valiant efforts to breach Canada’s formidable defence, but the hosts struggled against the well-oiled Canadian unit.

Jamaica took third place in the men’s division, with Mexico finishing fourth. Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guyana, and Barbados rounded out the standings in fifth through eighth places, respectively.

In the women’s competition, heartbreak struck Jamaica in the final moments of their clash with Mexico. Leading for most of the match, Jamaica conceded two converted tries in the last 45 seconds, allowing Mexico to snatch a dramatic 19-12 victory and the gold medal.

Trinidad and Tobago’s women, however, ended on a high note, securing the bronze medal with a dominant 29-0 win over the Dominican Republic.

Both Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica would have wanted more but will take heart from the fact that they not only left the tournament with commendable performances but, more importantly, showcased their potential in regional rugby while setting the stage for further growth in the sport.