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The Junior Springboks U20 Championship chances remained intact as they closed the lid on the Ireland U20 Team’s campaign on Sunday. The game – played under grey skies in Stade D’Honneur Du Parc Des Sports Et De L’Amitie, Narbonne – was to all intents and purposes a semi-final for the Pool C hopefuls. Ireland had gone […] READ MORE
Just days until the premier nations in World Rugby send their best stars to France, Last Word on Rugby features the teams and challenges ahead of the Under 20 Championship tournament. To be hosted by France, it is the annual competition for the ‘stars of tomorrow’. A stage where players can make a name for […] READ MORE
France have been crowned the 2018 U20 Six Nations champions after defeating the Welsh 24-3 in Colwyn Bay on Friday night. France, England, Ireland and even Wales had a chance of lifting the title in the final round of the championship. All the French had to do was better the result of the English who […] READ MORE
This year’s U20 Six Nations title will come down to the wire on the final day of the competition. It was left wide open after France lost 22-6 to England and Ireland were victorious 30-25 over Scotland on Friday night. Both France and England are equal on 15 points with Ireland on 12 Wales not […] READ MORE
Two rounds in and already the U20 Six Nations is living up to the billing as an exciting competition full of talent and finding the next generation of international stars. The French and the English have set the pace early on, with Ireland and Wales playing catch up. Both Scotland and Italy are yet to […] READ MORE
Ireland U20s registered their first win of the 2018 U20 Six Nations with a 38-34 victory over Italy. Similarly, France continued their impressive start to the campaign with a nine-try 69-19 demolition of Scotland. England secured a bonus point win against Wales in the other Round Two fixture. For France, Romain Ntamack once again stole the […] READ MORE
Round One in the U20 Six Nations didn’t disappoint. Wales replicated the form of their senior counterparts by comprehensively beating Scotland 36-3. England secured a 27-17 bonus point victory in difficult conditions against Italy, whilst France survived a second half comeback to beat Ireland 34-24. Ahead of Round Two, all sides have made changes to […] READ MORE
Toulouse’s young fly-half Romain Ntamack put in a commanding display that helped his French side to a 34-24 win over the Irish Under 20s sides, in Round One of the Six Nations. The French number 10 racked up 17 points, including two tries, on the way to a bonus point victory on home soil. Romain […] 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
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.