The champion Te Awamutu Sports team celebrate their Tournoi Ovalive Terroirs of the World victory on behalf of New Zealand. Photo / Larn Berge Photography
The champion Te Awamutu Sports team celebrate their Tournoi Ovalive Terroirs of the World victory on behalf of New Zealand. Photo / Larn Berge Photography
In celebration of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Ovalive Club des Alpilles organised the international tournament. TheNew Zealand team finished undefeated.
“Your champions New Zealand Te Awamutu Sports! Incredible journey which has spanned nearly 12 months with incredible results!! So proud of all these boys they played their hearts out today and came away with the win against Ireland in the final!” it states on the TA Sports Junior Rugby French Tour 2023 Facebook page.
The tournament consisted of eight under-12 teams, children born between 2011 and 2013, from clubs all over the world — England, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
Teams play 10-minute games, with 10 players to a side and scoring is also different.
The Te Awamutu Sports senior squad now prepares to travel to the inaugural Festival Mondial du Rugby Amateur (World Amateur Rugby Festival), also in France.
New Zealand v Ireland final: Te Awamutu Sports' Malakai Christie makes a break against Kinsale Rugby Club at the Tournoi Ovalive Terroirs of the World. Photo / Larn Berge Photography
