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
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Azzurrini bag shock double over Ireland U20 in sweltering Viadana
Ireland U20s slumped to a second successive defeat to Italy in 2025, falling 18–16 loss in the World Rugby U20 Championship on a…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2025, 14:20
Opinion
Ireland U20 player ratings vs Italy | World Rugby U20 Championship
Ireland U20 player ratings: Neil Doak's charges slumped to a frustrating 18-16 defeat in the Italian heat, undone by a fired-up It…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2025, 13:40
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
Opinion
Ten of the best players to recruit from France’s ‘perfect’ ProD2
With Premiership and URC teams forced to think laterally in recruitment, which players from France's second tier might they target…
Sam Larner
19 May 2025, 7:52
Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2024, 1:51
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2024, 3:24
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
Interview
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
01 Jul 2024, 9:20
Analysis
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
27 Jun 2024, 23:24
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…
Daniel Gallan
30 Jun 2023, 7:40
