Pierce Kelly News
World Rugby Junior World Championship
The U20 Junior World Championship - Team of the tournament
The final 16-team standings at the World Rugby Junior World Championship
Scotland and Wales reach playoff at Junior World Championship as Australia stumble
2026 Junior World Championship pool stage Team of the Tournament
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World Rugby Junior World Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
Ireland's demolition job on USA features two hat-tricks
Ireland U20 player ratings vs USA | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
NZ and France wobble, Wales and Australia soar in the World Rugby Junior World Championship
England U20 player ratings vs USA | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
Top 10 Junior World Championship record wins: South Africa U20s dominate
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Pierce Kelly Stats
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Pierce Kelly Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Pierce Kelly featured in 5 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing USA U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 1 win and 4 losses.
USA U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 0 wins from 3 matches.
Pierce Kelly played 332 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 55m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 41 tackles at a rate of 8.2 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Pierce Kelly completed 21 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 35 touches.
