2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship
The International Rugby Board (IRB) awarded the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Ulster branch hosted it. The Tournament, which took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland from 4–21 April, was split into two divisions of twelve teams. Division A games took place in Belfast at Belfast Harlequins' Deramore Park, Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill Stadium, and Cooke RFC/Instonians' Shaw's Bridge complex. Division B games were held in Queen's University of Belfast's The Dub complex and Malone RFC's Gibson Park in Belfast, and Bangor RFC's Upritchard Park in Bangor.
Australia narrowly defeat Wales for third place
The New Zealand vs South Africa 2007 Under 19 Rugby final at Ravenhill
Host nation Ireland beats Scotland 34–0 in the playoff for 9th place
Belfast Harlequins is a multi-sports club located off the Malone Road in south Belfast, Northern Ireland. The club name provides the overall umbrella for rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey, and squash. The club is associated on and off the field with Methodist College Belfast (MCB).
Belfast Harlequins
The Welcome sign at Deramore for the Rugby World Cup 2007
The 1000 seater stand at Deramore for the Rugby World Cup games of April 2007
Clubhouse view of the MCB Hockey Pitch