JWC 2012: Semi finals day reaction

18 June 2012  Samoa stunned Fiji to secure their place at JWC 2013 in France – Photo: Image SA We bring you all the reaction from the semi finals at the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa. South Africa captain Wian Liebenberg: “It feels great, it’s good to see the hard work pay…

New Zealand to play South Africa in JWC final

18 June 2012  Jason Emery was among New Zealand’s try scorers in the semi final – Photo: Image SA Defending champions New Zealand and hosts South Africa will contest the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 final on Friday after overcoming Wales and Argentina respectively before a crowd of nearly 20,000 at Newlands. New Zealand had…

Samoa beats Japan 27-26

Samoa celebrate winning the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012 in Japan – Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP) 17 June 2012 Samoa has won the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012 following a thrilling 27-26 win over Japan at Tokyo’s Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday. Having trailed 16-0, the Samoans – who also won the competition in…

Nations Cup – final match day preview

 Romania fly half Dorin Manole featured strongly in their day two win over Argentina Jaguars The ‘perfect end to the perfect tournament’ is Lynn Howells’s take on the conclusion of IRB Nations Cup 2012. Romania’s Director of Rugby has guided the host nation to consecutive wins over Uruguay and Argentina Jaguars to set up a…

JWRT set to kick off in Salt Lake City

 Team captains at the JWRT 2012 pose for photos at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City The IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012 kicks off in Salt Lake City, USA, on Monday, June 18, with eight teams from six Regions gathering in the Utah capital. Each is seeking to win the trophy and…

PNC – match day three preview

(IRB.COM) Saturday 16 June 2012  Samoa fans enjoy their win over Fiji in the PNC on 10 June 2012 Photo: Kenji Demura Samoa go into Round 3 of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup with their fate very much in their own hands. Fiji’s one-off test with Scotland means the final round of the competition will…

Eagles Look Solid in Beating Georgia

The USA Men’s National Team hadn’t won on USA soil since 2010 against Russia in Glendale, Colo., and they finally got another one as the Eagles rode a scintillating first half to a 36-20 victory over Georgia at the very same Infinity Park. The Eagles dominated almost all aspects of play in the first half,…

USA Lineup to Face Georgia

USA Men’s National Team Head Coach Mike Tolkin has named his starting lineup for the Eagles’ June 16 test match against Georgia at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo. KLC Photo Tolkin has made three key changes, bringing in Taylor Mokate for his first USA start at flanker in favor of Andrew Durutalo, starting Shawn Pittman…