SVNS watch: All Blacks Sevens pair retain spot for New Zealand U20
The offseason of the HSBC SVNS World Series has seen stars travel to new competitions in India and Japan.
Nick Wasiliev
01 Jul 2026, 23:55
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27 Jun 2026, 7:07
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Shock in U20: Georgia make rugby history at expense of giants of the sport
Georgia's Junior Lelos have defeated the New Zealand Junior All Blacks for the first time in their history, securing a dramatic 22…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2026, 9:09
Premier Sports add Junior World Championship to expanding rugby portfolio
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Jon Newcombe
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All Blacks Sevens stars headline New Zealand U20 Junior World Championship squad
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Henry Lee
08 Jun 2026, 16:00
'Before every match, I feel him beside me': Georgian ref Saba Makharadze
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Argentina U20 topple New Zealand in famous victory as ill-discipline bites
The Kiwis had their chances at the Nels0n Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha, but ultimately, the two-try swing during the first half cos…
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New Zealand U20 storm back to beat Australia U20 in TRC thriller
New Zealand U20 have started their quest for a third consecutive Rugby Championship crown with a 34-29 win over Australia U20.
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