• Government to cover cost of new head coach

THE Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Executive, including Patron, Kit Nascimento; President, Ryan Dey; Treasurer, Ryan Gonsalves and Secretary, Petal Adams, last Wednesday, met with His Excellency the President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

The meeting was to brief him on the Union’s forthcoming participation in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Regional Sevens Tournament to be held in Trinidad & Tobago from 21^st – 23^rd November, 2025.

The Tournament is the pathway to participating in the Olympic Games International Rugby Sevens.

The GRFU informed the President that the Union wishes to appoint former national and West Indies Rugby player, Kevin McKenzie, now living in Australia, as Head Coach in preparation for the Tournament.

McKenzie went on to play rugby for senior clubs in Ireland, England and Australia and, subsequently, to become a Senior Coach for rugby clubs in Australia, Ireland and Trinidad & Tobago.

His Excellency the President has agreed that the government will cover the cost of McKenzie’s appointment and to further support the National Sevens Team’s participation in the RAN Sevens.

The Patron of the Rugby Union and President, Nascimento and Dey, have expressed their thanks and profound appreciation for the President’s support and his commitment to the development and success of sport in the country.