Lower tackle height to be trialled at World Rugby U20s in 2026
World Rugby will trial a lower legal tackle height at the sternum during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia, marking…
Ian Cameron
15 Dec 2025, 3:18
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Junior Boks crowned world champions: Every result from the final day
South Africa U20 have won the World Rugby U20 Championship, beating New Zealand 23-15 in Rovigo on Saturday.
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 13:35
Host nation and new teams named for expanded 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship
The World Rugby U20 Championship will return to Georgia after a nine-year gap.
Jon Newcombe
18 Jul 2025, 4:00
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, 13:34
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Finn Morton
13 Jul 2025, 15:31
World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions England U20 have failed to qualify for the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals after a dramatic final day …
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 14:18
Azzurrini bag shock double over Ireland U20 in sweltering Viadana
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Ian Cameron
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Ireland U20 player ratings vs Italy | World Rugby U20 Championship
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Ian Cameron
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New Zealand U20's open campaign with tight victory over Italy
It wasn't pretty, but the New Zealand U20's have continued their streak of never losing an opening game at the U20 World Champions…
Henry Lee
29 Jun 2025, 13:49
Can Hugo Reus escape the curse of the 'Golden Boot'?
The World Rugby U20 Championship has a proven pedigree as a breeding ground for Test stars of the future, with close to 1,000 play…
Jon Newcombe
31 Jul 2024, 4:00
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Getting to know: Italy U20s No8 Jacopo Botturi
Skipper Botturi, who led the team to two wins – including a victory away to France – in a fourth-place Six Nations finish, wil…
Liam Heagney
18 Jul 2024, 0:03
What to watch in men’s rugby: U20 Trophy kicks off as Championship continues
We stand at the start of another huge week of international age-grade rugby, and you can watch it all live and for free on RugbyPa…
Martyn Thomas
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World Rugby U20 Championship: Pool B team by team guide
Australia felt hard done by in their round two loss to Ireland in Paarl because in the aftermath of their 10-30 defeat, Irish back…
Liam Heagney
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What to watch in men’s rugby: Young stars ready to shine at U20 Championship
The race to become World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 winners will get underway in Cape Town this Saturday, and you can watch all t…
Martyn Thomas
26 Jun 2024, 12:32
Opinion
Overreaction to Baby Boks defeat needs perspective
On Thursday, the South African U20 ‘Baby Boks’ lost in the mud and sludge to their Italian counterparts in Paarl by a score of…
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