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After introduction through other competitions, World Rugby has announced that the Television Match Official ‘bunker concept’ is to be trialled first at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in June. To be hosted by South Africa, the U20 (under 20) Championships are the perfect stage to initiate any new match officiating variant [tool]. And the […] READ MORE
England Rugby U20s sealed fifth place in the World Rugby U20 Championship on June 22nd, with a comprehensive 45-26 win over Wales. This was their poorest performance in the tournament since 2012, having either won or finished runners up in the past six years. A bad sign for the future prospects of these players? U20s […] READ MORE
After the World Rugby U20 Championship pool play, knockout rugby stages and an entertaining and well played Cup final, it is time to say ‘Take a Bow’ and applaud France U20 Champions for 2019. To the delight of players, management, and fans of French Rugby, the nation raised the trophy at a major World Rugby […] READ MORE
The new Racecourse Stadium in Rosario, Argentina saw the Junior Springboks start their World Rugby U20 Championship with a win against Scotland. World Rugby U20 Championship Scorers Junior Springboks 43 (17) – Tries: Francke Horn, Jaden Henrdrikse (2), JJ van der Mescht, Sanele Nohamba, Kudzwai Dube Conversions: Hendrikse (3), Nohamba (2) Penalty goal: Hendrikse Scotland 19 (12) […] READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.