The champion Te Awamutu Sports team celebrate their Tournoi Ovalive Terroirs of the World victory on behalf of New Zealand. Photo / Larn Berge Photography
Te Awamutu Sports junior rugby have won the Tournoi Ovalive Terroirs of the World or The Young People’s Rugby World Cup, defeating Ireland’s Kinsale Rugby Club 5-2 in Maussane-les-Alpilles, France.
In celebration of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Ovalive Club des Alpilles organised the international tournament. The
New 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.
