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England have announced their U20 side that will take on Italy in the opening round of the U20 Six Nations. One man returning to the fold is high-flying winger Gabriel Ibitoye, who will be looking to replicate his performances at last year’s U20 World Championships. It will be Ibitoye’s second stint in the England U20 […] READ MORE
Leicester Tigers’ record-breaking scrum half Ben White is set to make his debut for England at U20 level during this year’s Six Nations Championship. Having featured for the Tigers this season, White overtakes Ben Youngs as the club’s youngest debutant in the No.9 role. The young half-back has starred for England at age grade level, […] READ MORE
With the recent announcements of the Six Nations U20 squads, the blend of youth and experience has given a new look to sides ahead of the competition. England go into the tournament as defending champions. A grand slam clinched after a thrilling performance in Ireland last season. This time round, both sides will lock horns […] READ MORE
England U20s will go into their Six Nations opener against Italy as defending grand slam champions. It’s a competition that England’s rising stars have much success in: six tournament wins since its inception in 2008. This year will be different. Competition among sides will be greater; the increasing pool of talented players coming through at […] READ MORE
The announcement of the England U20 EPS squad brings a set of fresh new faces, tasked with defending the sides Six Nations crown, next month. The 32-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) contingent, including eight of England’s Under 18 squad that toured South Africa in the summer. This is also the base of the group who […] READ MORE
England U20s were emphatically defeated at the hands of New Zealand in the final of the World Championships on Sunday. The Baby Blacks put in a commanding performance in their 64-17 win before being crowned champions for an historic sixth time. But despite the defeat, it was still a successful campaign for England. They remain the […] READ MORE
The World Rugby U20 Championships pool stages have came to a climax, with a number of teams vying to boost their semi-final places. Only England, Australia and New Zealand were unbeaten after round two. Here’s the round-up of all the contests on day three of the competition: Pool A Wales 54 Samoa 20 Wales ran […] READ MORE
England U20 back row Josh Bayliss believes the coaching set-up is key to its incredible success at age-grade level. Bayliss, who plys his trade at Premiership club Bath, has been pivotal during England’s U20 campaign. But the prospect of a fourth title in five years, Bayliss believes, has to be accredited to England’s coaches. “The coaches […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.