Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi sweeps first round of Rugby 7s series

The 2026 RF Bank & Trust Cayman 7s series got under way at the Cayman Rugby Club in South Sound Road, delivering an exciting opening weekend on 3 Oct. during Heineken 7s Day.

Week one action

Spectators were treated to fast-paced action across three rounds, setting a high standard for the weeks ahead.

Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi stole the spotlight on opening day, putting together a perfect performance to sweep all three of their matches.

They started strong in round one with a decisive 24-5 victory over Ashley Furniture 7s, while Dready Westin 7s secured a 26-12 win over Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 7s.

In round two, Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi proved their defensive dominance by shutting out Dready Westin 7s 17-0, while Ashley Furniture 7s defeated Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 28-19.

Dready Westin 7s closed out round three with a 26-17 win over Ashley Furniture 7s, while Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi secured their final victory of the day, edging past Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 7s in a hard-fought 14-10 battle.

“The first round produced a really positive start to the competition. The games were played with good intensity and there was a real edge to the rugby, which is exactly what you want from a Sevens series,” said Graham Smith, acting director of Cayman Rugby.

“What was particularly encouraging was the overall quality across the teams. There was good pace, physicality and ambition on show, and the final game of the day in particular showed the level of competition that can develop as the series progresses,” he added.

The action continues

The tournament continues at the South Sound Road pitch for week two, designated as South Africa 7s Day, on 17 Oct.

The afternoon line-up begins in round one at 2pm as Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 7s face off with Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s, followed immediately by Team Westin 7s taking on Ashley Furniture 7s at 2.20pm.

Round two kicks off at 3pm with Ashley Furniture 7s facing the Wolfhounds, before Team Westin 7s challenge Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s at 3.20pm.

Round three wraps up the day with Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s going head-to-head against Ashley Furniture 7s at 4pm, and the Wolfhounds matching up against Team Westin 7s at 4.20pm.

Action returns the following week for week three, Cayman 7s Day, on 24 Oct.

Round one fixtures feature Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 7s against Team Westin 7s at 2pm and Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s versus Ashley Furniture 7s at 2.20pm.

Round two will see Team Westin 7s take on Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s at 3pm before Ashley Furniture 7s play the Wolfhounds at 3.20pm.

Finally, round three concludes the pool action as Peter O’Neill’s Wolfhounds 7s face Lloyd’s Ama Tsotsi 7s at 4pm, leading into the day’s last match between Team Westin 7s and Ashley Furniture 7s at 4.20pm.

“We are looking forward to seeing how the teams grow through the next rounds. With more time together and a better understanding of the demands of Sevens, I’d expect the quality, tempo and tactical awareness to continue improving as the RF Bank & Trust Cayman 7s Series progresses,” said Smith.