2021 RAN Sevens
| 2021 RAN Sevens | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Providenciales |
| Date | 16–17 October |
| Cup | |
| Champion |  Jamaica |
| Runner-up |  Mexico |
| Third |  Barbados |
← 2019 | |
The 2021 RAN Sevens was the 21st edition of the tournament. The event was hosted by the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Meridian Field from 16 to 17 October.[1] Those competing will have an opportunity to secure a place at the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series. The winner of the 2022 Challenger Series will compete at the World Rugby Sevens Series as the 16th core team.[2][3][4] Jamaica defeated Mexico in the final 21–7 and were crowned 2021 Champions.[5][6][7] Belize made their debut at a World Rugby tournament. There was initially supposed to be 11 teams competing but the Cayman Islands and the Dominican Republic withdrew.[3][4]
Teams
The following nine teams competed:
Pool stage
Pool A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 12 | 43 | 6 |
 British Virgin Islands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 46 | -20 | 4 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 43 | -23 | 2 |
| October 16 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Jamaica | 24–5 | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 16 13:15 PM (EST) |
| Jamaica | 31–7 | British Virgin Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 16 15:15 PM (EST) |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 15–19 | British Virgin Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Pool B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 19 | 36 | 6 |
| Barbados | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 57 | -50 | 2 |
| October 16 13:45 PM (EST) |
| Mexico | 22–19 | Barbados |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 16 15:45 PM (EST) |
| Curaçao | 7–24 | Barbados |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Pool C
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bermuda | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 7 | 46 | 6 |
 Guyana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 20 | 23 | 4 |
 Belize | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 74 | -69 | 2 |
Knockout stage
Plate Playoffs
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 32 | 6 |
| Curaçao | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 17 | 35 | 4 |
| Belize | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67 | -67 | 2 |
| October 17 09:30 AM (EST) |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 17–7 | Curaçao |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 17 13:30 PM (EST) |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 22–0 | Belize |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Pool 1
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 6 |
| Barbados | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| Guyana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 50 | -45 | 2 |
| October 17 12:00 PM (EST) |
| Barbados | 26–5 | Guyana |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 17 14:00 PM (EST) |
| Jamaica | 21–0 | Barbados |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Pool 2
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 5 | 57 | 6 |
| Bermuda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 12 | 34 | 4 |
| British Virgin Islands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 91 | -91 | 2 |
| October 17 10:30 AM (EST) |
| Mexico | 50–0 | British Virgin Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| October 17 12:30 PM (EST) |
| Bermuda | 41–0 | British Virgin Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Finals
Plate Final
| October 17 15:30 PM (EST) |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 12–24 | Curaçao |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
5th–6th-place final
| October 17 16:00 PM (EST) |
| Guyana | 43–0 | British Virgin Islands |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
3rd–4th-place final
| October 17 16:30 PM (EST) |
| Barbados | 17–12 | Bermuda |
| Meridian Field, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands |
Final
Standings
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
 | Jamaica |
 | Mexico |
 | Barbados |
| 4 | Bermuda |
| 5 | Guyana |
| 6 | British Virgin Islands |
| 7 | Curaçao |
| 8 | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| 9 | Belize |
References
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