The Tuesday round of games produced some wonderful rugby. Perhaps the game of the day being Wales demolishing Samoa 74-3. The big challenge will be can they do the Kiwis again as they beat Fiji by 33-12 to claim the best runner up spot. We are going for a New Zealand win and into the final. The other semi will see Argentina who beat Scotland 17-12 to join Wales as the only … [Read more...]
JWC 2012 Wales U20 Storm Kiwi’s – Wales 9-6 New Zealand
The second round of games were played in monsoon conditions meaning the teams who could adapt to the conditions best had an advantage. From this the biggest upset of the competition happened as Wales managed to kick one more penalty than new Zealand to win by 9-6. Both kickers missed loads of pots at goal, but Wales also played the conditions better as they forced the Kiwis to … [Read more...]
JWC 2012 Argentina and Ireland cause upsets on day 1
The 2012 Junior World Championships opened in South Africa with shock wins for Ireland against the hosts and on of the favourites South Africa 19-23. This was followed up by Argentina coming from 15 points down in the 28th minute to win 15-18. The other results all went to form as Australia had an easy win against an overawed Scotland 67-12. The other pool 'C' game being … [Read more...]
England Under 20 2012 Six Nations Winners
England overpowered Ireland to claim the 2012 U20's Six Nations. Ireland came into the contest with 4 wins out of 4 and looking to lift the trophy themselves. But it was England's night at Adams Park in High Wycombe as they came flying out of the blocks. Tries from Adam Watson on 5 minutes a brilliant back against the grain and then pace run in, converted by Tom Heathcote. … [Read more...]
JWC 2012 South Africa Preview and Fixtures Pool Games
The Pools and Fixtures for the 2012 Rugby Junior World Championship in South Africa have been announced. New Zealand the Champions will be looking to hold their crown, whilst the ever improving England will be pushing to take it. Other teams who can be expected to feature in the semi-finals are the hosts South Africa and either Australia or France. The competition … [Read more...]