Tag Archives: World Rugby u20s

The 2018 World Rugby Junior World Championship is returning to Argentina. Following meetings between the UAR and World Rugby, UAR President Carlos Araujo has confirmed that “it is practically decided” No official announcement has yet to come from World Rugby. Notwithstanding sources in Argentina are reporting that the tournament will, like …

Pablo Deluca is to referee at this year’s World Rugby Junior World Championship. The Argentine official is one of eight referees appointed to the premier u20 competition. Deluca is to join Mike Adamson (Scotland), Nic Berry (Australia), Pierre Brousset (France), Tom Foley (England), Dan Jones (Wales), Frank Murphy (Ireland), Jamie Nutbrown …

Mario Lamé has been named as the new Uruguay u20’s Head Coach with immediate effect. The national u20 side will have home advantage in the Junior World Rugby Trophy 2017 and are looking to the wise head of Lamé to have a solid campaign. Lamé is vastly experienced. He played for …

Martín Landajo is staying in Argentina until 2019 at least. The Jaguares and Pumas scrum-half has, today, agreed to terms with the UAR. His new three-year contract will see him at the complete disposal of Raúl Pérez for Super Rugby and Daniel Hourcade for international duties. Landajo signed with the …

Canada will host the USA in Alberta this coming June to determine the North American entry into the 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy. The qualification process gets a welcome return to two matches after the winner-take-all match in Texas last February saw the Junior All-Americans come away with a last-minute …

Following the popularity of ARN’s Foreign-Born Players at Rugby World Cup 2015, the hot topic of debate regarding player eligibility is to be looked at again. In this piece we take an in-depth look into the foreign-born players in each Six Nations squad for 2017. All told, the 2017 Six Nations Championship will have a grand …

Tennessee flier Tommy Seymour has been named on Scotland Roster for the Six Nations. The 28-year-old is one of 37 players selected by Head Coach Vern Cotter for Europe’s elite annual competition. Having qualified to play for Scotland via his mother, Seymour has earned 13 caps since hins debut in …

The USA Men’s Junior All-Americans have today wrapped up their first development camp of the year as they begin their preparations for the 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy qualifier against Canada this summer. With the 2017 Trophy set to kick off much later this year on August 29, the teams …

Ohio-Born Flanker Sam Underhill is set to Join Bath. His moving from the Ospreys will see him go from playing in the Guinness Pro 12 to the Aviva Premiership. The well-regarded back-rower is has been mentioned by England Head Coach Eddie Jones as ideally suited to playing for England. The 20-year-old …

The 2017 World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament set to be held at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay, will see its latest start ever with the opening round set for Tuesday, August 29 and the final slated for Sunday, September 10. With many teams unhappy with the timing of the …