The Saint Lucia national men’s rugby team concluded their campaign in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Tournament with a fourth-place finish in Tier 2, held at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago. Despite a narrow 10-13 loss to The Bahamas in the group stage, the team advanced to the semifinals, showcasing resilience and determination. In the preliminary match against The Bahamas, Benerrero Wellington scored an unconverted try in the fourth minute, leveling the score at 5-5 by halftime. Claudius Medouze’s powerful run in the second half briefly gave Saint Lucia the lead, but The Bahamas responded with a try and secured victory with a last-minute penalty kick. Earlier in the tournament, Saint Lucia dominated the British Virgin Islands 14-5, with tries from Melvin Alexis and debutant Yantez Jn Baptiste, complemented by two conversions from Malyle Cherry. They also triumphed over St Vincent and the Grenadines with a commanding 31-12 victory, featuring contributions from Alexis, Wellington, Jn Baptiste, and Medouze, alongside conversions by Cherry, Jn Baptiste, and Jesey Francois. Additionally, Saint Lucia shut out The Turks and Caicos Islands 12-0, with Medouze and Alexis scoring tries. However, their playoff journey ended with a 0-19 defeat to Curaçao, followed by a 17-26 loss to The Bahamas in the third-place playoff, despite a spirited comeback led by Jn Baptiste, Francois, and Le-Mani Lewis.
