Articles by Junoir Blaber

About Junoir Blaber
Born in Osu, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Junoir Blaber is a rare commodity; while most Ghanians eat, sleep and dream Soccer (football), Junoir is all about Rugby. A self-proclaimed Rugbyologist, he has been involved in Rugby as a ref, coach, administrator and player since Columbus discovered Ohio. His useful/trivial rugby knowledge qualify Blaber as RWU's Senior Correspondent & known in rugby circles as The Rugby Rain Man. He can also be found moonlighting for our American partners at MeetTheMatts.com.

November Internationals: Week 2 Preview & Predictions of The Minnows

November 15, 2012 Junoir Blaber 9

NEW YORK, NY – Welcome to Week 2 of the November Internationals. Some of them may seem to be in the periphery of the rugby […]

November Internationals: Team USA Women’s Eagles vs Italy & France

November 15, 2012 Junoir Blaber 15

ROME, ITALY – The USA Women’s Eagles are safe and sound in Rome, set for the their match against Italy. But as Coach Pete Steinberg will […]

Weekend Rugby Wrap-Up: Women’s Championships, Berkeley, November Internationals, 2015 RWC Qualifiers, Anglo-Welsh Cup

November 12, 2012 Junoir Blaber 8

Weekend Rugby Wrap-Up: Women’s Championships, Berkeley, November Internationals, 2015 RWC Qualifiers, Anglo-Welsh Cup NEW YORK, NY – This was as packed a weekend of 15s […]

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November Internationals Part 4: More Minnows; Georgia, Russia, Portugal, Uruguay & Chile

November 9, 2012 Junoir Blaber 6

West Ghana, NYC – Here’s Part 4 of our 4-Part November Internationals preview; the rest of the IRB  Minnows: Georgia: The Georgian 32-man squad was not […]

November Internationals Part 3: USA, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Japan, Romania, Canada

November 8, 2012 Junoir Blaber 3

West Ghana, NYC – As you probably know, Tier 2 and Tier 3 rugby nations are often referred to as Minnows.  However, the IRB is […]

November Internationals Part 2: SANZAR Squads

November 8, 2012 Junoir Blaber 12

POST-SANDY BLIZZARD, NYC – Okay, so maybe this snow storm doesn’t qualify as a blizzard, but with us still concussed from Hurricane Sandy, it sure […]