Tag: JWRT
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IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy to be Staged
Dublin – Ireland, July 13, 2012: The International Rugby Board has announced that Chile will host the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) 2013 and Hong Kong the 2014 event following an extensive tender process which saw an unprecedented level of interest to stage the key age grade tournament. The dual announcement strategy ensures that…
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JWRT Raises Game’s Profile in USA
Dublin – Ireland, July 1, 2012: JWRT, The IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012, which just concluded in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday has made an enormous positive impact on the Game in the USA and beyond, according to CEO of USA Rugby Nigel Melville. Speaking after a hugely successful tournament, which the home…
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Japan to Play USA in JWRT Final
Dublin – Ireland, June 26, 2012: JWRT Final, Japan will play in their third straight Junior World Rugby Trophy final, this time against hosts United States after another exciting and close game – their fourth straight nail-biter of the tournament. The Japanese, who held off a strong Georgia team 36-29 to advance, have been here…
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Wins for USA, Georgia, Tonga and Japan
Dublin – Ireland, June 22, 2012: TONGA, After a second thrilling day of Under 20 action at the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City there are now three teams – USA, Georgia and Japan – left unbeaten with the last of the pool matches taking place next Tuesday. Home side USA sits…