Day one of IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Freire and Temuco in southern Chile provided no major surprises with pre-tournament favourites Japan and Italy securing bonus-point wins while Canada and Chile also managed victories. A hat-trick from speedy winger Kai Ishii was enough for last year’s beaten finalists Japan as they ran out 40-20 […]
The International Rugby Board has confirmed the four venues that will host matches at the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013, which will take place in Temuco, Chile, from May 28 to June 9. Hosts Chile, Canada, Japan, Italy, Namibia, Portugal, Tonga and Uruguay will contest the sixth edition of this prestigious Under 20 tournament […]
With 50 days to go until the start of the sixth IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy, the clock is ticking for eight nations representing the six IRB Regional Associations. They will all meet in Northern Chile, for what promises to be yet another exciting age grade tournament showcasing young talent from around the world. The […]
As the England rugby team warms up for its next World Cup fixture, pupils from a Derbyshire school have tackled their own international competition. Mount St Mary’s College welcomed a talented team from South America for the triangular tournament played in the school grounds. Chilean side St John Conception, currently on a tour of England […]