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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As defending champions, South Africa put out a statement of intent that they are not going to give up their Junior World Champions…
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New Zealand U20 player ratings vs Japan | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
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World Rugby statement: New Zealand U20 vs Japan U20 abandoned
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27 Jun 2026, 7:07
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New Zealand U20s on patchy start to 2026 ahead of Junior World Championship
In a four-20-minute quarters hitout, with neither team wearing numbers and rolling substitutions, Georgia beat New Zealand 22-19 i…
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All Blacks Sevens duo named in New Zealand U20 team for Japan opener
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Ned Lester
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Western Force lure Chiefs prop Reuben O’Neill to Perth
The Western Force have added front-row depth in the form of Chiefs 51-cap Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill.
Ned Lester
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Shock in U20: Georgia make rugby history at expense of giants of the sport
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22 Jun 2026, 9:09
Force land aspiring Aussie playmaker as Reds sign another Wallaby lock
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Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
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Premier Sports add Junior World Championship to expanding rugby portfolio
United Rugby Championship, Champions League and EPCR Challenge Cup broadcast partner Premier Sports is to show every game of the u…
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