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We’re gutted not to be in the semi-final

CONNOR TREACEY ENGLAND U20 & BATH BACK ROW WE’RE gutted not to be in the semi-finals. We set our sights high,...

U20s World Championship: Late Australia tries prove too much for Scotland

Scotland .......... 24pts Tries: Douglas 13, Duncan 22, 62; Findlay 45 Conversions: Urwin 46, Coates 63 Australia .......... 34pts Tries: Martens...

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U20s World Championship: Kepu Tuipulotu – We know the Aussies will be right up for it

We have had quite the journey here in Italy so far, with plenty to reflect on as we gear up for...

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Five-try England are quick to get off the mark

ENGLAND got their U20s Six Nations campaign off to a fine start with a 31-17 victory over Scotland. Flanker Joia Bennett...

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U20s World Championship: Luke Murphy’s back at No.8 to help bolster Ireland challenge

Ireland v Georgia Ireland face a stern test against a physical and improving Georgia side in Calvisano. Connacht’s Eanna McCarthy continues...

By Charlie Elliott

U20s World Championship: Scotland Coach Kenny Murray keen for clarity

Scotland return to the top-tier competition for the first time in six years after winning the U20 Trophy last season –...

By Charlie Elliott

U20s World Championship – Riley Norton will be out for revenge for South Africa

Lock Riley Norton will again lead South Africa, with five players returning for their second appearance at the tournament. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka...

By Charlie Elliott

Laborde’s fresh faces

FRANCE FRANCE U20s head into the World Championship full of momentum after winning the U20 Six Nations, clinched on the final...

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Junior Lelos are determined to prove worth

GEORGIA GEORGIA aim to make history by advancing past the pool stage for the first time. Drawn in a tough group...

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U20s World Championship: Hosts Italy will be looking to get crowd cheering

Hosts Italy will have real ambitions of getting out of their pool, with Ireland, Georgia and New Zealand their opponents. They...

By Charlie Elliott

Higgins looking to scale heights

Division 2 final preview E Counties v Durham Today 5pm EASTERN Counties are hoping to harness the momentum of their dramatic...

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Seven-try England U20s go on the rampage against Georgia

Georgia U20 ....14 England U20 ... 43 A potent England U20s proved victorious in Georgia on the eve of next month’s...

By Ben Jaycock

Jimmy Staples glad to be making a name for himself at Harlequins

For Harlequins hooker Jimmy Staples, the journey to elite rugby began with a twist of fate — when his local football...

By Ben Jaycock

England take their time to get going

U20s RUGBY ■ By HARRY TOVEY England U20... 47 Wales U20........14 ENGLAND kicked off their preparations for their U20 World Championship...

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Tighthead duo sign contracts at Cardiff

CARDIFF have signed tightheads Javan Sebastian and Sam Wainwright from Edinburgh and Scarlets respectively. Sebastian, 30, moved from home region Scarlets...

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Clifford battling back to top

■By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING prop Grace Clifford is eager to rip into action after a lenghty spell out of the game....

By Ben Jaycock

Lions late show makes it sad finale for Ospreys

■ By BEN JAYCOCK Lions...................29pts Tries: van der Merwe 10, Visagie 31, 54; van Wyk 71, Dobela 82 Conversions: Dobela 32,...

By Ben Jaycock

Turagabeci helps make sure Tykes get it right this time

By BEN JAYCOCK Top dogs: Leeds Tykes celebrate with trophy National 2 North SEREMAIA Turagabeci helped guide Leeds Tykes back to...

By Ben Jaycock

Rhodri Williams glad he’s back with Wales and wants to stay

By Simon Thomas Rhodri Williams is the first to admit he thought his ship had sailed with Wales. The 31-year-old scrum-half...

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Young signs Dragons deal

WALES openside Thomas Young will leave Cardiff for the Dragons at the end of the season on a “longterm” deal. Fellow...

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Championship: Cambridge can’t keep tight grip on Hartpury

Cambridge ....... 19pts Tries: Sylvester 27, Gaffan 44, Baker 56 Conversions: Grimoldby 28, 45 Hartpury ............33pts Tries: Smith 11, Hayler 15,...

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Thomas: I’ll work hard

By SIMON THOMAS WALES U20s star Harry Thomas says he and his triumphant team-mates need to be playing rugby week-in, week-out....

By Simon Thomas

U20s Six Nations: Opening blitz gives Italians vital edge over Ireland

By Ben Jaycock Italy .................... 15pts Tries: Drago 7, Caiolo-Serra 12 Conversion: Celi 13 Penalty: Celi 2 Ireland............... 12pts Tries: Walker...

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U20s Six Nations: Tempers flare as England fail to get better of dogged Wales

By George Wellbelove Wales ............................... 23pts Tries: Emanuel 34, Rees-Weldon 41 Conversions: Wilde 34, 42 Penalties: Wilde 18, 30, 69 England...

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U20s Six Nations: France take title after Scotland push them all the way

By Ethan Bents France.................. 45pts Tries: Daunivucu 1, Akrab 12, Tilloles 19, Cowie 22, Echegaray 33, 45 Cotarmanac’h 58 Conversions: Cotarmanac’h...

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U20s Six Nations: Defeat has fuelled World Cup desire for England

Tom Burrow - England U20 Captain We're all pretty gutted, that’s the biggest loss a lot of us have had to...

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White-line fever leaves England U20s with nowhere to go

The England U20s class of 2025 learned a valuable lesson when their repeat age group Six Nations title hopes were wiped...

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Ireland Women’s Six Nations Preview: Celtic Challenge stars get chance

Ireland Preview Having taken notable scalps in 2024, a much-improved Ireland go into this year’s tournament without talismanic skipper Sam Monaghan....

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Italy Women Six Nations Preview: Fabio Roselli excited as she gets ready for debut

Italy Preview Fabio Roselli takes charge for the first time next weekend as her Italy side visit serial winners England. Roselli...

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Harrow keep their nerve for double joy

Harrow................22pts QEGS.................... 14pts HARROW saw off QEGS Wakefield to defend their Continental Tyres National School Cup title in emphatic fashion at...

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U20s six Nations: Historic win for poweful French outfit over Ireland

By William Bull Ireland............... 12pts Tries: Penalty 40+5, Mangan 80+1 France................22pts Tries: Echegaray 14, Leveque 18, Akrab 33, 52 Conversion: Keletaona...

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U20s Six Nations: Kane James shines to help England keep Grand Slam hopes alive

By George Wellbelove England ........................... 33pts Tries: Timmins 11, Burrow 17, Gulley 20, Hall 57, Bracken 80 Conversions: Bellamy 12, 18,...

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U20s Six Nations: Double red for Wales allows Scotland to take the high road

By Ben Jaycock Scotland ............. 27pts Tries: Douglas 18, 74; Moncrieff 27, Brown 34 Conversions: Urwin 18, 34 Penalty: Coates 65...

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U20s Six Nations: Showdown in Cardiff will be huge challenge – Olamide Sodeke

By Olamide Sodeke - England U20s & Saracens Lock Not many people can say they’ve won a Grand Slam, whether that’s...

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Olamide Sodeke on the ‘brotherhood’ in the England U20s camp

By Charlie Elliott England U20s have been hugely successful in the past few years, having won the Six Nations and the...

By Charlie Elliott

Emanuel Brothers hitting the heights for Wales U20s

By Simon Thomas From a warzone in the back garden to playing together for Wales, the Emanuel brothers have already come...

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Coaches stopping England evolving

Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...

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U20s Six Nations: Ruthless France hit back in style against Italy

By Ben Jaycock Italy ..................... 5 France...............58 France bounced back from their defeat to England last time out with a demolition...

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U20s Six Nations: Ireland have the power but Wales take the glory in surprise triumph

By Ben Jaycock Wales ................... 20pts Tries: Penalty 4, Emanuel 15 Conversion: Wilde 16 Penalties: Wilde 50, Ford 80 Ireland..................12pts Tries:...

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This brotherhood of mates is what keeps us together – England U20s Centre Angus Hall

That was an awesome performance from the boys. We were talking all week about putting in an 80-minute display and I...

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Max Malins leaving Bristol Bears to return to Saracens

Max Malins will rejoin Saracens from Bristol at the end of the season. England utility back Malins, who can play flyhalf,...

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U20s Six Nations: Irish on top with quickfire hat-trick from flyer Charlie Molony

By Ben Jaycock Scotland ...........15pts Tries: Watson 24, Roberts 43, Patterson 62 Ireland...............33pts Conversions: Green 2, 13, 17, 58 Tries: Molony...

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U20s Six Nations: George Timmins turns on the power as England’s chariot gathers pace

By James Orpin England ........................... 27pts Tries: James 11, Penalty 23, Hanson 80+2 Conversions: Coen 11, 82 Penalties: Coen 30, 55...

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U20s Six Nations: Wales finally end their away day blues as Roberto Fasti fluffs his lines

By George Wellbelove Italy .......................18pts Tries: Ducros 15, Casartelli 39 Conversion: Fasti 40 Penalties: Fasti 1, 54 Wales ................... 20pts Tries:...

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Bill Sela: Afterwards, we didn’t talk – we were all drained

BILLY SELA - ENGLAND U20 & BATH TIGHTHEAD Walking onto the Rec pitch, France were staring us down so we knew...

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Young Guns – Bath Winger Charlie Griffin

By Conor McLarnon Up-and-coming Bath winger Charlie Griffin hopes to replicate the playing style of senior international Freddie Steward in a...

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U20s Six Nations: Battling forwards put England in pole position over Ireland

By Dan Robertshaw Ireland................................3pts Penalties: Wisniewski 30 England ............................19pts Try: Penalty 68 Penalties: Coen 12, 27, 33, 79 Defending champions England...

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