Barbados dominate Guyana 43-5 in Rugby XVs

Barbados produced a commanding performance to defeat Guyana 43-5 in a Rugby Americas North (RAN) match at Garrison Savannah in Bridgetown on Saturday.

The home side was in rampant form against the Green Machine, a Guyana team that struggled to find its rhythm.

This result marks a disappointing follow-up for Guyana, who were also heavily beaten 48-17 by the Cayman Islands in their previous outing in April.

Barbados’ comprehensive victory goes against the recent historical trend between the two nations.

Guyana had emerged victorious in six of their last seven official test matches against Barbados heading into this encounter.

The match was part of a series of regional RAN fixtures throughout 2025.

Alongside Barbados and Guyana, other RAN teams competing in capped matches this year include the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Looking ahead, the RAN structure is set to be revamped for 2026, introducing a three-tier system.

This new structure will integrate the region into the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification pathway.

Currently, only RAN members Canada and the USA are involved in the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification process, and they are scheduled to compete in the Pacific Nations Cup later this year.