The Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) men’s and women’s rugby teams clinched third-place finishes at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens tournament, held at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar, Arima, on Sunday. Both teams delivered impressive performances, defeating Bermuda in their respective playoff matches in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The men’s team, despite a crushing 40-0 loss to Canada in the semifinals, bounced back with a dominant 29-0 victory over Bermuda in the third-place playoff. Ruairi O’Farrell and Jonathan Taylor were standout performers, with Taylor scoring a hat-trick and O’Farrell contributing two conversions. The women’s team mirrored this success, securing a commanding 27-0 win over Bermuda, led by Fayola Jack’s double try and contributions from Kalena Burke, Alyssa Fields, and Chaneisha John. While the men’s team earned a spot at the 2026 Centro Caribe Games in Santo Domingo, the women narrowly missed qualification, as only the top two teams advanced. The tournament also offered coveted spots in the global HSBC SVNS series, with the top three men’s and top two women’s teams securing their places.