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Trinidad & Tobago were crowned Women’s 10’s Champions in Miami on Friday. The Caribbean nation ran out winners in a competition also involving Jamaica, Mexico and the USA South.
The two-day competition was a part of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Super Week. Competition in Miami, Florida also includes the Men’s u19’s. Competition in that competition will conclude today. Mexico face the USA South in the final.
Trinidad & Tobago’s Women’s 10’s title was hard fought. Having dropped their opening game 17-7 to the USA South, Trinidad & Tobago regrouped to defeat Mexico 20-7 and Jamaica 10-5. This set up a final against the USA South.
Jamaica finished in third position. Played under heavy rain the Jamaicans achieved revenge against Las Serpientes. Mexico’s win on Thursday over Jamaica was lay to rest as Jamaica claimed Bronze with a 12-5 victory.
This left Trinidad & Tobago to battle it out in the final. Controlling play, the Caribbean side had the better of the home side. Their 15-0 victory gave them the title and was celebrated well into the night.
The Rugby Americas North Super Week continues today. The Men’s u19’s will feature a final between Mexico and USA South. It marks the third consecutive year that these teams have disputed the title match.
The battle for Bronze will also be played today. Bermuda take on Trinidad & Tobago to determined who finishes third and fourth. Kick-off is scheduled for 11am. It will be streamed live on the Americas Rugby North youtube channel. It can be viewed by clicking here.
Men’s U19’s matches on Friday was the USA South B and Cayman Islands claiming 5th and 7th positions respectively. The USA South B powered to a 59-3 win over Jamaica while the Cayman Islands overcame the Turks & Caicos Islands 21-10.
Women’s 10’s Results
Thursday July 20
USA South 17–7 Trinidad & Tobago
Mexico 14–7 Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago 20–7 Mexico
USA South 17–7 Jamaica
Friday July 21
Trinidad & Tobago 10–5 Jamaica
USA South 7-5 Mexico
Jamaica 12-5 Mexico
Trinidad & Tobago 15-0 USA South
