The Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (TTRU) has officially announced a 13-member women’s squad set to compete in the 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament. The event will take place at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar from November 21 to 23. The team, revealed via a TTRU social media post on November 5, includes seasoned players such as Nicolette Pantor, Kalena Burke, Ornella George, Fayola Jack, and the versatile Ketara Munroe. The squad will be led by coach Richard Staglon. This year’s tournament will feature six women’s teams, including Barbados, Bermuda, Guyana, Jamaica, and reigning champions Mexico, alongside Trinidad and Tobago. The men’s competition will see eight teams in the tier one category, with six additional teams in tier two. Notably, the top three men’s tier one teams (excluding Canada) and the top two women’s teams will secure qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the tier two men’s winner, provided they are a full RAN member union, will earn a promotion opportunity. Last year, the Trinidad and Tobago men’s team finished as runners-up, while the women’s ‘A’ team placed third behind Mexico and Jamaica. The women’s ‘B’ team secured fifth place. The upcoming tournament promises intense competition as regional teams aim to challenge Canada’s dominance and secure coveted spots in future international events.
