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
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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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New Zealand U20 seeking redemption against France for 2024 semi-final defeat
Stanley Solomon firmly believes that New Zealand is the best team in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy.
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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 …
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09 Jul 2025, 14:18
'I got down to 136kg' - Mohamed Megherbi details astonishing weight loss
Set to face Argentina on Wednesday 9 July with a place in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals at stake, tighthead prop Mo…
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The World Rugby U20 Championship is a breeding ground for future stars - but some of these prospects look like they've skipped the…
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France U20 survive Wales scare as Australia leave it late against Scotland
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The official start of the Summer Test window will see rugby played across the globe, as the U20’s Championship continues in Ital…
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The players set to light up the World Rugby U20 Championship
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Gloucester beaten by Top 14 newcomers Vannes in France
.After beating Edinburgh in their tournament opener, the west country club conceded three early tries against the Top 14 newcomers…
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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
Glory for England U20s as second-half power show dethrones France
Ahead by a single point at the break after riding their luck at times during an edgy opening half, Mark Mapletoft’s dynamos took…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2024, 12:03
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France U20s skipper Hugo Reus: 'We need to win for my village'
Four times he has flown south from France in the last 13 months, his involvement at the 2023 and 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship…
Liam Heagney
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Philippe Boher: 'We adapted our rugby specifically for this group'
France, of course, had their dominance in this grade interrupted by the pandemic after their two-in-a-row of 2018 and 2019, but th…
Liam Heagney
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France make two changes for U20 Championship final versus England
The French, who are chasing a fourth successive world title in a row, swatted aside New Zealand 55-31 in their semi-final last Sun…
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