Diarmaid O'Connell News
U20 Six Nations
U20 Six Nations: France brutally punish Ireland, England escape with win
Pools and fixtures confirmed for newly-named World Rugby Junior World Championship
Lower tackle height to be trialled at World Rugby U20s in 2026
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Host nation and new teams named for expanded 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship
Southern hemisphere heavyweights to contest World Rugby U20s final
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Tries galore as NZ U20 put Ireland to the sword in World Championship
World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
Ireland U20 stand in the way of the semi-finals for New Zealand U20
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