“Unforced Errors”: Guyana’s Green Machine Stumbles in Narrow Loss to Bermuda
By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — It was a challenging weekend for Guyana’s national teams across the sporting spectrum. While individual brilliance shone on the bodybuilding stage in Europe, the national rugby and basketball squads faced narrow defeats on home and continental soil, and the rain continued to disrupt the local horse racing calendar. Here is your comprehensive sports wrap-up for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Rugby: Green Machine Falls to Bermuda in Fierce RAN 15s Opener
The Guyana national rugby team, popularly known as the “Green Machine,” suffered a heartbreaking 9-5 defeat against Bermuda on Saturday at the National Park. In a match characterized by physical intensity and aggressive defensive stands, unforced errors eventually cost the home side a winning start to their Rugby Americas North (RAN) 15s campaign.
- First Half Lead: Guyana, currently ranked 70th globally, held a slim 5-3 lead at the halftime break.
- The Scoring: Lionel Holder provided the spark for the Green Machine, scoring the team’s solitary try in the 18th minute. However, Guyana was unable to convert the subsequent kick, leaving the door open for the visitors.
- Bermuda’s Resurgence: The Bermudians (ranked 74th) played a disciplined second half. Brandon Sagster was the hero for the visitors, successfully converting three penalties—including two in the second half—to overturn the deficit and secure the 4-point victory.
- Up Next: Guyana will look for redemption as they prepare to face Barbados on June 6 and Trinidad and Tobago on June 26.
Bodybuilding: Rosanna Fung Claims Silver at IFBB Malta Pro Show
Guyana’s global bodybuilding sensation Rosanna Fung continues to prove she belongs among the world’s elite. Competing at the IFBB 2026 Malta Pro Show in Europe over the weekend, the 2025 World Champion secured a stellar 2nd place finish.
- The Category: Competing in the Women’s Wellness (Bikini Fitness) category at the Double Tree by Hilton, Fung’s conditioning and stage presence earned her the silver medal.
- The Winner: Fung finished just behind France’s Anais Delafosse, who took the top spot in a highly competitive lineup.
- The Goal: Fung noted that while the goal is always gold, the experience in Malta is vital for her professional growth. She now turns her attention to the Barbados Pro Show scheduled for May 14–18.
Basketball: 3×3 Squad Winless in South American Youth Games
Guyana’s youth basketball delegation faced a steep learning curve at the 2026 South American Youth Games 3×3 Championships in Panama. Despite high expectations, the four-man squad finished the group stage with an 0-3 record.
- Day 1 Struggles: The team opened with losses against hosts Panama and regional powerhouse Brazil.
- The Heartbreaker: In their final fixture on Monday, Guyana pushed Venezuela to the limit. In a back-and-forth encounter, the Guyanese fell just short with a 14-17 final score.
- Future Outlook: Despite the exits, the tournament served as a crucial warm-up for the team’s historic qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July.
Cricket: Motie Sparks Collapse as Harpy Eagles Battle in Antigua
Action intensified on Day 2 of the CWI Regional 4-Day Series at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, where the Guyana Harpy Eagles are locked in a tactical battle with the Windward Islands Volcanoes.
- The Breakdown: Resuming on 22-1, the Volcanoes were eventually bowled out for 223 in 71.3 overs. Kavem Hodge was the mainstay for the Windwards, scoring a resilient 74.
- Motie’s Magic: Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie was the standout bowler for Guyana, finishing with figures of 4-52 to limit the Volcanoes’ first-innings lead.
- Stumps Day 2: Batting a second time, the Harpy Eagles struggled early, ending the day at 44-2 in 24 overs, trailing the Windwards’ total as the match heads into a decisive third day.
Horse Racing: Easter Cup Postponed Again Amidst Heavy Rainfall
For the second time this month, the Port Mourant Turf Club (PMTC) has been forced to postpone its 2026 Easter Cup horse race meet due to persistent inclement weather in Berbice.
- Safety First: Originally set for the Easter weekend and then rescheduled for last Sunday (April 26), organizers decided to push the event back again to ensure the safety of jockeys and horses.
- The Stakes: The feature race remains one of the most anticipated on the calendar, with champion horses Dataman and Olympic Kremlin slated to vie for the $2 million top prize.
- Rescheduling: A new date is expected to be announced by the PMTC executive later this week, weather permitting.
