Jamaica passes host test with flying colours

Photo caption: USA South Panthers celebrate grabbing the Rugby America’s North trophy after a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago at the UWI Mona Bowl on Sunday. - Ricardo Makyn

 

It was all smiles at the UWI Mona Bowl on Sunday as rugby enthusiasts, players and officials watched USA Rugby South Panthers successfully defend their Rugby Americas North women’s 15’s title with an impressive 30-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in the final...

“Jamaica has been an excellent host and the challenge now with this being their second-year hosting U19s and women’s sevens is to see if they can host one of our seven-per-side regional competitions which is our flagship event. That event will feature some 20 to 30 teams participating,” said Brooks.

Jamaica Rugby Union chairman Jerry Benzwick beamed with pride that the island was once again able to host international world-class rugby.

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July 18, 2023