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U20 Championship 2017: Pool A preview

7 years ago by World Rugby

We take a look at the four teams in Pool A of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2017, which features defending champions England, Australia, Wales and the U20 Trophy 2016 winners Samoa.

Strong and stable Canada emerge as the team to beat

7 years ago by World Rugby

As the final squads are announced, home advantage is set to play an important role in Langford for consistent performers Canada but they’ll be pushed all the way by Australia, New Zealand and others.

U20 Championship 2017: Did you know ...?

7 years ago by World Rugby

We bring you some statistics to whet your appetite ahead of the start of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2017 in Georgia on Wednesday.

England keen to recapture the spirit of 2016 in Langford

7 years ago by World Rugby

It has not been an easy series for the defending HSBC Canada Sevens champions but, as Tash Brennan says, there are signs things may be turning around.

Déjà vu for Fiji and Ireland

7 years ago by World Rugby

As Ireland and Fiji prepare to face each other for the sixth HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series round in a row at this weekend's HSBC Canada Sevens, we find out who has the edge in the rivalry.

Hungary part of rugby’s Rich tapestry

7 years ago by World Rugby

A Welshman exiled in England for the best part of two decades now finds himself overseeing a rugby revolution in Hungary.

Samoa U20s target survival on return to the top

7 years ago by World Rugby

Samoa are back where they belong, according to Ramsey Tomokino, the man who helped them to win promotion back to the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Magno anticipates tough battle for Americas play-off spot

7 years ago by World Rugby

Experience tells Uruguay’s most-capped player, Diego Magno, that Los Teros are in for a tough battle when they meet Chile in Saturday's Sudamérica Rugby A Championship title decider .

Schools adopt a nation as teams pay them a visit

7 years ago by World Rugby

Fast becoming a tradition in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, teams in Victoria this week have been visiting schools to show off their skills and pass on some tips to the next generation of players.

Ardron: Canada’s chief among men

7 years ago by World Rugby

Tyler Ardron recently became the first Canadian player to sign a full-time Super Rugby contract in New Zealand, but his immediate focus is on helping Canada get to Rugby World Cup 2019.