The finals night of the 2012 JP Morgan Rugby 7’s lived up to all expectations and hype. London Irish won the final 31-28 against Gloucester coming from some 18 points adrift at the break. Skipper Gray gave them a lifeline by scoring the first half 5 points and then in the second period Joseph came on and scored two as he gave a man of the day display to secure the win 33-28 and take the title.
Joseph
The Group ‘A’ games saw Saracens demolish Sale 33-12 but then lose to Gloucester in a tight contest game 12-15.
Before this Gloucester who missed Freddie Burns and Johnny May managed a tight win against Sale 19-12.
Saracens
The Group ‘B’ games and Irish started slowly and lost to London Welsh (Samurai) 17-29. Bath beat Welsh so the local fans expected the home side to progress with a win against Irish but in fact Irish blew them away 38-14 and with the big win secured their place in the final. London Welsh ended up above the hosts thanks to a better points difference. But the night was all about London Irish worthy winners!
Results Finals Pools
Group A
Fri 3rd Aug 12 19:00 Saracens 7s 33 – 12 Sale Sharks 7s
Fri 3rd Aug 12 19:50 Sale Sharks 7s 12 – 19 Gloucester Rugby 7s
Fri 3rd Aug 12 20:40 Saracens 7s 12 – 15 Gloucester Rugby 7s
Group B
Fri 3rd Aug 12 19:25 London Irish 7s 17 – 29 London Welsh 7s
Fri 3rd Aug 12 20:15 Bath Rugby 7s 24 – 7 London Welsh 7s
Fri 3rd Aug 12 21:05 London Irish 7s 38 – 14 Bath Rugby 7s
Result Final
Gloucester Rugby 7s 28 – 33 London Irish 7s