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]

2021 RAN Sevens
Host nation Providenciales
Date16–17 October
Cup
Champion Jamaica
Runner-up Mexico
Third Barbados
2019

Teams

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The following nine teams competed:

Pool stage

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Pool A

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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

Pool B

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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

Pool C

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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

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Plate Playoffs

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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

Pool 1

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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

Pool 2

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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

Finals

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Plate Final

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5th–6th-place final

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3rd–4th-place final

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Final

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Standings

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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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  1. ^ Kelly, Bryan (2021-06-22). "Turks and Caicos to host 2021 Rugby Americas North Sevens in October". Rugby Americas North. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  2. ^ "Turks and Caicos Islands to host 2021 RAN Sevens in October". Americas Rugby News. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  3. ^ a b "11 NATIONS SET TO COMPETE IN 2021 RAN SEVENS IN TURKS AND CAICOS". RugbyRedefined. 2021-08-26. Archived from the original on 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  4. ^ a b "Rugby: Fireminds RAN 7s Schedule Announced". Bernews. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  5. ^ "Jamaica win Rugby Americas North 7s". Americas Rugby News. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  6. ^ Levy, Leighton. "Jamaica defeat Mexico to win 2021 Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens in Turks and Caicos". www.sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  7. ^ Iglesias, Rubén Morales (2021-10-18). "Jamaica win Rugby America's North (RAN) Championship at Turks and Caicos Islands, Belize lose all games". www.breakingbelizenews.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-01-22.