Canada will look to seal their place at the World Rugby u20 Trophy when they host the USA in the second leg of their North American qualifier series at Shawnigan Lake School on Saturday. The first leg ended with a 44-33 score, meaning the Junior All-Americans begin the game with …
Read More »U20 Championship Preview – Argentina vs Fiji
The U20 Championship resumes on Saturday with six matches taking place in Argentina. The home side fell short against Wales first up and now faces Fiji in a do-or-die fixture in Santa Fé. Fiji were also beaten in their opening round fixture. They were up against the 2019 hosts, and …
Read More »U20 Championship – Argentina vs Wales Highlights
Argentina and Wales met in the opening round of the U20 Championship on Tuesday. The result places the home side of the competition under great pressure for their second fixture against Fiji. The U20’s match itself between Argentina, and Wales was highly competitive and went down to the wire. The …
Read More »Canada takes first leg of u20 Qualifier over USA
An explosive opening quarter steered Canada to a 44-33 victory over the USA in the first leg of the North American qualifier for the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Tuesday. The victory leaves the Junior All-Americans with an 11-point deficit to make up heading into Saturday’s rematch. Toronto Arrows star …
Read More »Pumitas flop first up against Wales
Los Pumitas scored some amazing tries but were a flop first up against Wales. The host country of the World Rugby U20 Championship fell to a 30-25 defeat as ill-discipline cost them badly. Scoring of three of the game’s five tries was not enough for a positive result as Wales …
Read More »u20 Qualifier Preview – Canada vs USA
The first of two legs to determine the North American representative at the World Rugby u20 Trophy takes place on Tuesday evening. It was Canada who defeated the USA in last year’s series hosted in Texas. This year both matches will be held at Vancouver Island’s renowned Shawnigan Lake School. …
Read More »U20 Championship Preview – Argentina vs Wales
The 2019 World Rugby Junior World Championship kicks-off today in Argentina. The host nation will become the third country, after France and Italy, to host the U20 Championship twice. Argentina previously played host to the event in 2010. Argentina will open against western British side Wales. The Welsh have named …
Read More »Old Glory overwhelmed by Scotland u20
A strong crowd at Cardinal Stadium were treated to an entertaining though one-sided match on Monday evening. The Memorial Day fixture saw Scotland’s under-20 side dominate hosts Old Glory DC by a score of 70-7. It was a friendly arranged following the investment by Scottish Rugby in the Major League …
Read More »Pumitas Confirmed for Junior World Championship
The Head Coach of Los Pumitas, José Pellicena, has confirmed a 28-man roster for the Junior World Championship. Taking place next month in Rosario, and Santa Fé, Argentina will have home advantage against the world’s best at the junior level. Pellicena has named seven returning players. They are Juan Pablo …
Read More »Ignacio Calles Extends Contract With Pau
Ignacio Calles has extended his contract with Pau. Under his new deal the Argentine loose head prop will remain at the Top 14 club for a further two seasons, until 2021. Calles arrived at Pau in 2016, joining the Espoirs (academy). During his time he has been utilized both at …
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