World Rugby Tbilisi Cup
The World Rugby Tbilisi Cup is a rugby union competition that was first held in 2013 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi with the hosts joined by, who regularly take part in the Nations Cup, and two newly founded teams: Emerging Ireland, who were made up of young Irish players that didn't get selected for the Lions tour to Australia or the national side's tour to North America, and a South Africa President's XV, composed of Currie Cup players.
Georgia was the only team to return for the second edition in 2014. They were joined by and two teams that regularly take part in the IRB Nations Cup, Argentina Jaguars and Emerging Italy. In 2015, Emerging Ireland, Emerging Italy and Uruguay returned to the tournament, with Emerging Ireland claiming the title for the first ever time.
History
Teams
The teams that participated in the Tbilisi Cup and their finishing positions are as follows:Team | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
1st | |||
Emerging Ireland | 2nd | 1st | |
3rd | 2nd | 3rd | |
3rd | 2nd | ||
South Africa President's XV | 1st | ||
4th | |||
4th | 4th |