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Opinion

New Zealand U20 player ratings vs South Africa | World Rugby U20 Championship final

Ultimately, discipline hurt the Baby Blacks in the final, receiving a yellow and red card on the night.

Henry Lee

19 Jul 2025, 15:45

NZ U20's make one change for final showdown against Junior Springboks

The Kiwis have already improved on last year's third place finish in the World Championship U20, but will be looking to win the co…

Henry Lee

18 Jul 2025, 0:04

Southern hemisphere heavyweights to contest World Rugby U20s final

South Africa broke their semi-final curse with a stunning 48-24 victory against Argentina in Viadana on Monday evening to set up a…

Jon Newcombe

14 Jul 2025, 15:34

Opinion

New Zealand U20 player ratings vs France | World Rugby U20 Championship

New Zealand U20 player ratings: New Zealand U20 edged France U20 34-26 in a thrilling semi-final at the World Rugby U20 Championsh…

Ian Cameron

14 Jul 2025, 13:08

Oli Mathis out, Simpson to start at No.10 for U20 semi-final clash

Four players who were involved in New Zealand's clash last year with France are named to play in this year's match, first-five Ric…

Henry Lee

13 Jul 2025, 0:42

Interview

'A lot better': New Zealand U20 on 'reality check' against Italy in opener

Played in oppressive heat and before a buoyant crowd, New Zealand was held scoreless in the second half of a turgid spectacle that…

Adam Julian

03 Jul 2025, 17:39

Oli Mathis headlines NZ U20's starting side to take on Georgia in Italy

The New Zealand U20's have named their side to take on Georgia in the second match of their U20 World Championship campaign in Ita…

Henry Lee

02 Jul 2025, 16:21

All Blacks Sevens star Oli Mathis headlines New Zealand U20 squad

The New Zealand squad has been named for the World Rugby U20 Championship, and is headlined by a pair of All Blacks Sevens players…

Ned Lester

26 May 2025, 18:32

Milton Haig names NZ U20 squad for Rugby Championship in South Africa

Haig will be joined by Jarrad Hoeata, Craig Dunlea and current Canterbury Bunnings NPC assistant coach Alex Robertson.

Henry Lee

07 Apr 2025, 14:55

Super Rugby U20: Crusaders and Chiefs reach final as young hooker leads the way

All teams have played two games, where the Crusaders, Blues, Hurricanes and Chiefs were victorious in the quarter finals, putting …

Henry Lee

18 Mar 2025, 4:24

New Zealand’s next gen talent named in teams for Global Youth Sevens

New Zealand Rugby have revealed the nation’s Under 18s squads for the Global Youth Sevens in Auckland this weekend.

Finn Morton

09 Dec 2024, 23:17

Australia U18s overpower New Zealand schoolboys in thrilling win

A polished and powerful Australia has won the Trans Tasman Trophy for the first time since 2019 toppling New Zealand 38-31 at Waik…

Adam Julian

06 Oct 2024, 15:54