Guyana’s rugby team defeats Trinidad and Tobago 24-23

Guyana’s senior men’s rugby team successfully returned to the 15s format, defeating Trinidad and Tobago 24-23 in the first leg of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) encounter at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.

According to RAN, Guyana will host Trinidad on June 1.

Commonly called the ‘Green Machine,’ Guyana has won one RAN 15s title and eight Sevens.

Guyana was represented by Osbert Robertson, Owen Adonis, Rondel McArthur, Makayah Smith, Kelvin Grant, Shawn David, James Osborne, Jamal Angus (captain), Lionel Holder, Godfrey Broomes, David Garrett, Elisha Crawford, Michael Barrow, Lancelot Adonis, Scott Garraway, Daniel Anderson, Odidia Douglas, Sean Phillips, David Waldron, Vallon Adams, Matthew Talbot, Adam Yhip, Godfrey Pollidore, Kevin Braithwaite.

The last time the RAN Men’s XVs took place was in 2019 before the COVID-19 global pandemic.

This year features the reintroduction of the tournament – increasing and providing more competitive minutes, more formal opportunities to assemble National Teams, and another chance for senior male players to represent their country.

The tournament also provides valuable development and experience for our region’s coaches, referees, judicial officers, match commissioners, medical, and tournament administration.