u20s World Championship - The Rugby Paper

Club Rugby

/ 7 days ago

Sam Winters looking to kick on with Bath after standout U20s World Cup for England

Sam Winters reflects on England’s World Rugby U20 Championship campaign, the lessons learned from reaching the semi-finals and why he believes...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 7 days ago

U20s World Cup Dream Team: Young guns with the world at their feet

Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

France 5-16 South Africa: Baby Boks grab chance to rule the world – again!

South Africa retained the World Rugby U20 Championship title with a hard-fought victory over France, underlining the strength of their production...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

New Zealand 41-26 England: Red Rose youngsters blown away as Baby Blacks take charge

England let a half-time lead slip as New Zealand pulled away after the break to claim the bronze medal with a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 weeks ago

Back-to-back wins for Japan as they quell Spain

Japan .......................34 Spain ........................26 JAPAN secured back-to-back wins in the U20s World Championship for the first time with a number of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 2 weeks ago

Scotland 28-21 Wales: Young Scots have to battle hard to keep the Welsh out

Scotland matched their best-ever finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship by holding off a late Wales fightback with just 13...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Lucas Friday insists England U20s are ready to take on South Africa challenge

Lucas Friday insists England’s youngsters are ready for the challenge as they prepare to face reigning champions South Africa in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Aiden Ainsworth-Cave in action for England

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

South Africa vs England: Red Rose stick with winning formula

England face unbeaten South Africa for a place in the World Rugby U20 Championship final after naming an unchanged side for...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

France vs New Zealand: Les Bleuets will be a big test, says Baby Blacks coach

New Zealand have made five changes for their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against unbeaten France as both sides bid to...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

Argentina 38-40 England: Red Rose youngsters hold on in a thriller

England held off a stirring Argentina comeback to win a World Rugby U20 Championship thriller and book their place in the...

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 3 weeks ago

France 34-29 Australia: The French end up on top in winner-takes-all clash

France finished top of Pool D with a flawless record to book a World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final against New Zealand...

By The Rugby Paper Team

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby columnist Paul Williams to assess the mounting pressure on England head coach Steve Borthwick after a fifth consecutive Test defeat.

Autumn Internationals

/ 3 weeks ago

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Steve Borthwick on the brink? Fiji v England + Wales’ revival ft Paul Williams

Is Steve Borthwick’s time running out? The Rugby Paper Roundup examines England’s struggles, the Fiji challenge, Wales’ revival and plenty more...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Georgia 24-25 Wales: Battling Welsh hold on to deny the hosts victory

Wales edged out tournament hosts Georgia with a thrilling one-point victory at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi to kick off their...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Italy 32-38 Scotland: Henry Kesterton makes sure for Scots

Scotland secured a thrilling bonus-point victory over Italy to kick off their campaign with Henry Kesterton’s late effort sealing the win.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

New Zealand 38-21 Japan: Baby Blacks have to work hard to get past young Cherry Blossoms

New Zealand took all five points from their opener against Japan despite the match being abandoned in the 68th minute due...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

England 34-27 Ireland: Red Rose take time to get into top gear

England opened their account with a hard-fought win over Ireland after finding themselves two tries down inside six minutes.

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

France 45-15 Fiji: Gabin Garault storms to a hat-trick to keep the Fijians at bay

Six Nations champions France opened their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a commanding bonus-point victory over Fiji at the AIA...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: Wales – We can take the heat, says Richard Whiffin

Wales head to Georgia looking to build on the progress made under Richard Whiffin.

By Ben Jaycock

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: Scotland – Fergus Pringle’s Scots ready to compete

Scotland will be determined to continue their resurgence on the global stage after securing promotion back to the top tier and...

By The Rugby Paper Team

England captain Conor Treacy gives the team talk

Junior International Rugby

/ 1 month ago

Under 20s World Championship: England – Andy Titterrell’s troops set sights on top spot

England hope to reclaim the U20s global crown in Andy Titterrell’s first Junior World Cup in charge after an underwhelming title...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship: England’s title defence is ended with a whimper

5TH-6TH PLAY-OFF England .............40pts Tries: Tuipulotu 17, Ridl 21, Williams 36, Sela 52, Knight 61, Hammick 75 Conversions: Coen 18, 22,...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship: Italy rally past Wales as Irish edge out a dogged Spain

Italy, who were facing Wales for the third time this season, recorded their best ever placing at the tournament as they...

By Ben Jaycock

International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

U20s World Championship: Historic win for Los Pumitas to seal third place

Tries: Correa 5, Cambiasso 47, 55, Garcia Iandolino 61, Senillosa 65, Otano 72 Conversions: Senillosa 55, 62, 66, 74 France................35pts Tries:...

By Ben Jaycock