Chile to stage World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup in 2026
Chile will welcome some of the world’s best young players as hosts of the World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup 2026, a cross-regional competition featuring a minimum of six teams.
Chile will welcome some of the world’s best young players as hosts of the World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup 2026, a cross-regional competition featuring a minimum of six teams.
World Rugby has today confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions.
Sustainability was a continued focus at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.
England end France's quest for a record-equalling fourth consecutive U20 Championship title with a hard-fought 21-13 win in the final match of the tournament. Earlier, Spain relegated Fiji to the World Rugby U20 Trophy.
Scotland secured promotion to the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 after beating USA 48-10 in the final at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh, as Japan, the Netherlands and Hong Kong China ended on a winning note to finish third, fifth and seventh respectively.
England end Ireland's hopes, France's title defence continues with victory over New Zealand, Argentina win a momentum-swinging match against South Africa, Australia hold on to beat Wales, Italy overcome determined Spain, and Georgia edge a tense match against Fiji
All eight squads taking part in the final round of pool matches at the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Edinburgh will don distinctive t-shirts in a collective stance against doping.
Scotland and USA finish top of their respective pools after the third round of matches at the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 in Edinburgh that also saw wins for Uruguay and Samoa.
France, England and New Zealand all booked their place in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday while Ireland will join them after their match against Australia was cancelled due to heavy rainfall in Cape Town. Argentina and Georgia also won on day three.
All 276 players taking part in the final round of pool matches in Cape Town and Stellenbosch will don distinctive t-shirts in a collective stance against doping.
Update on weather and pitch conditions at Athlone Stadium and Danie Craven (South Africa) for match day 3 of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024.
Ahead of the final round of pool matches, we take a look at what each nation needs to do to maintain their hopes of winning the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 in South Africa.