The World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 saw a number of players underline their rich potential with some impressive performances in Georgia, suggesting they are destined for bright futures at senior level heading into Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
South Africa edged out France in a gripping World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final to become back-to-back world champions and bring the curtain down on an enthralling tournament in Georgia.
France and South Africa take centre stage when they meet in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final on Saturday, but all 16 teams are in action across two days in Georgia as the final placings in the tournament are decided.
World Rugby can confirm the disciplinary decisions for Alfie Booth (USA), Luke Evans (Wales), Seb Kelly (England), Harry Waters (Ireland) and Luan Giliomee (South Africa) following their red cards in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 matches on 12 and 13 July.
Adrien Drault's late try secured France's place in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final, where they will face defending champions South Africa who overcame England in the second semi-final.
England, France, New Zealand and South Africa take centre stage for the Junior World Championship 2026 semi-finals on Monday, but all 16 teams are in action across two days in Georgia.
World Rugby has published an update on disciplinary decisions as a result of two red cards and a citing from the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 round three matches on Tuesday, 7 July.
England to face defending champions South Africa and France clinch New Zealand showdown as two huge semi-finals are confirmed after an enthralling conclusion of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 pool stage in Georgia.
All 368 players taking part in the final round of pool matches in Tbilisi and Kutaisi will don distinctive shirts in a collective stance against doping.