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The second tier of World Rugby’s u20 competitions – the Trophy – kicks off on Tuesday with eight teams touching down in São José dos Campos, Brazil. It’s a chance for young players of smaller nations to go head-to-head and also puts them in the shop window for pro scouts …

The home side in the 2019 U20 Championship, Argentina finished in fourth place. Los Pumitas missed out on a place on the podium after falling to a 41-16 defeat today against South Africa. It was South Africa’s day as errors from Los Pumitas saw the Junior Springboks more than making …

Argentina’s title dreams ended this afternoon with a Semi Final defeat against Australia in the U20 Championship. The South Americans were beaten 34-13 by Australia and will now face South Africa in the Bronze Final on Saturday. Following a competitive, and close, opening half Australia took control in the second …

Argentina completed a remarkable victory over France today in the U20 Championship. The result saw Los Pumitas finishing in top spot of their pool and with it they booked a place in the Semi Finals. The South Americans played running rugby, getting over the try line in an early blitz …

An awesome first half performance from Argentina saw Los Pumitas stunning France to book a home Semi Final in the U20 Championship. Los Pumitas were the story of the day as they rebounded from their opening fixture loss against Wales to continue the solid work from their win against Fiji …

On Wednesday at the Hipódromo de Rosario Argentina need a victory over France to book a place in the 2019 U20 Championship Semi Finals. Their match is to be a final in itself as Los Pumitas take their 1-1 record against group leaders France who have a 2-0 record thus …

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP San Diego Legion The Major League Rugby Championship Final is returning to San Diego. A superb sideline conversion from Joe Pietersen …

Canada defeated the USA 23-5 in the second leg of their North American qualifier on Saturday evening. In doing so they have earned their spot at the World Rugby u20 Trophy tournament in Brazil next month, taking the series on aggregate score of 67-38 following their first leg victory on …

U20 Championship hosts Argentina got their campaign back on track with a 41-14 win over Fiji. The result gives Los Pumitas a 1-1 record in the junior World Cup while Fiji are 0-2. Both teams have one pool match yet to play. Argentina’s performance was notably improved to that in …

Argentina beat Fiji in an emphatic victory today, winning 41-14 in Santa Fé. The result moves Los Pumitas up to second spot in the pool to be above Wales, and Fiji, and behind France who they face in their final pool match. Los Pumitas will face France on Wednesday. With …