Men, women ruggers for Barbados battles

President of the GRFU Kit Nascimento, third from right, makes a point during the press briefing on Thursday. He is flanked by, from left, Sabola Gray, Ryan Gonsalves, Theodore Henry, Mike McCormack and John Lewis. (Orlando Charles photo)

The national men’s and women’s sevens rugby teams flew out yesterday for Barbados in their quest to defend their respective North American  Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Sevens titles today and tomorrow.

During a press briefing on Thursday at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) building, president of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Kit Nascimento announced the men’s and women’s participation in the NACRA championships.

The GRFU boss also commented