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...]
Four England U20 Guys To Watch Out For This Summer
England will be one of the teams in the mix at the final stages of the Junior World Championships which kick-off in June in South Africa. They will be there because of the collective this squad who are Champions of the Northern Hemisphere bring to the competition. Whilst there are a lot of good players in the squad, we have picked four we feel will make a name for themselves … [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...]
IRB Junior World Championship 2011 Results Rd3 & Fixtures S-Finals
Here are all the Results from Round Three and fixtures for the Semi-Finals. Results Round Three Italy 6-56 Wales Stadio Communale di Monigo, Treviso Argentina 15-48 New Zealand Stadio del Plebiscito, Padova Fiji 36-18 Tonga Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo Australia 25-31 France Stadio Communale di Monigo, Treviso England 26-20 South Africa Stadio del … [Read more...]
Argentina U20 Squad 2010 JWC
Here is the full Argentina U20 squad for the forthcoming Junior World Championship on home soil. They are in Pool 'B' with England, France and Ireland. Squad Props or Hookers; Damian Arias (Lince RC), Tomas Baravalle (Jockey Club), Alexis Barone (Teque), Emiliano Coria (Lince RC), Francis Errecaborde (Jockey Club), Esteban Viale (Tacuru). Locks; Matias Alemano (Tablada), … [Read more...]