The Trinidad & Tobago Senior Men’s National Rugby Sevens Team is set to compete in the 2025 VAN SVNS Men’s Invitational Tournament, scheduled to take place in Vancouver, Canada, on February 21 & 22, 2025.
This prestigious tournament will provide the the National Team with a valuable opportunity to engage in high-level competition, as they start their preparation for their 2025 Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens Tournament later this year.
The National Team heads to Vancouver on the heels of an impressive performance at the recently concluded 2024 RAN Sevens Tournament which was held in Trinidad and Tobago, where they secured a remarkable 2nd place finish. This achievement has further solidified their reputation as a formidable force in regional rugby.
The Senior Men’s Sevens Team traveling to Vancouver comprises of a balanced mix of seasoned athletes and promising debutants, all of whom have demonstrated the skills, determination and commitment required to compete at the highest level. Their participation in this tournament will not only sharpen their competitive edge, but also provide essential exposure to international playing conditions.
The TTRU’s Technical Director, Mr. Jerome Poon Tip will be leading the Team as Head Coach on this tour, along with Mr. Chad Simeon, TTRU’s Treasurer, who will be assuming the duties of Team Manager. The 12-man traveling squad is as follows:
T&T Senior Men’s Sevens Team – Shakeel Dyte (Captain), Ruairi O’Farrell (Vice-Captain), Keston Earle, Donté Hazzard, Christopher Hudson, James Phillip, Joseph Quashie, Isaiah Small, Keon Sylvester, Jonathan Taylor, Damian Wilkinson and Leroy Wilson.
Trinidad & Tobago Senior Men’s National Rugby Sevens Team at the 2024 RAN Sevens Tournament
