Mexican Rugby Player Injured by Falling Crossbar After Scoring Try

Mexico’s Diego Aguilar suffered a shocking injury during the 2024 Rugby Americas North Sevens Tournament in Trinidad. Aguilar, racing to score a try against Bermuda, was pushed into the padded post by an opponent, dislodging the crossbar. As Aguilar got up, the falling crossbar struck him on the head, leading to a deep cut that required many stitches.

Brutal and Bizarre Injury

Diego Aguilar’s injury was a mix of brutal and bizarre circumstances. While scoring a try against Bermuda, Aguilar was pushed into the post, causing the crossbar to fall and hit him on the head. The incident, captured on video, left Aguilar with a stitched-up wound on top of his head. Despite the injury, Mexico went on to win the match 14-0.

Results from Rugby Sevens Tournaments

In other tournament news, the Black Ferns Sevens, the Olympic champions, were narrowly defeated by Australia 28-24 in the Dubai World Series Sevens final. Despite rallying back from two deficits, New Zealand couldn’t secure the win, with Australia’s Maddison Levi scoring the match-winning try.

The All Blacks Sevens men faced a defeat by Spain in the semifinals, who then lost to Fiji in the final. New Zealand’s men’s team finished fourth after losing the bronze final to Argentina. Despite facing challenges, New Zealand’s teams showcased resilience and determination throughout the tournaments.

Upcoming Event in Cape Town

The next event in the Rugby Sevens series is set to take place in Cape Town this weekend. As teams regroup and prepare for the upcoming matches, fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling competition that lies ahead. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Rugby Sevens tournaments.