Barbados swamps SVG Men’s Rugby Team

St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Senior Men’s Rugby team was swamped by Barbados 80-0 last Saturday night, May 18, 2024, in the Rugby Americas North(RAN) 15s Championships, held at the iconic Garrison Savannah playing facility in Barbados.

The inexperienced Vincentian outfit, with as many 14 players on international debut, were no match for the host, as they went down 0-31 by the half way point.

The Barbadians were merciless in the second half, registering a whopping 49 points.

Undaunted by the heavy defeat, a release from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Rugby Union praised the “resilience” of the Vincentians.

“The Rugby Union is proud of our team’s performance and the invaluable experience gained from facing such a formidable opponent… “While the result reflects Barbados’ current prowess, it also highlights the bright future of rugby in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines….Our players’ resilience and potential are clear, and we are confident that with continued growth and experience, our team will rise to new height,” the release states.

Viewing the outing as part of the development curve of the young team, the Union assured in the release that, “We remain steadfast in our commitment to developing rugby in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines…the future is promising, and we look forward to seeing our young team evolve and excel on the international stage”.

St Vincent and the Grenadines is set to host Saint Lucia next month as the RAN 15s Championships continue.