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Morning Round Up - News from around the globe

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Creevy to miss Australia game:   Agustin Creevy will miss the Pumas Rugby Championship game in Australia due to a shoulder injury. He was forced off in the second half against the All Blacks.     Eddie...

Japan crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy champions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On a thrilling final day of the World Rugby U20 Trophy in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Japan have beaten Portugal in a last gasp victory to be crowned 2019 champions and secure promotion...

England men’s U20 head coach Steve Bates to leave RFU

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After joining in 2017 the former Wasps scrum-half, who was capped for England, has decided to explore other exciting rugby related opportunities, confirmed RFU in a statement.   Bates has spent...

Tom de Glanville signs senior contract with Bath Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom de Glanville has joined the growing contingent of homegrown players in Bath Rugby’s first team squad, committing his long-term future to the Club by signing his first senior contract.     Born...

World Rugby is considering a reduction in subs among other law trial proposals for the next World Cup cycle

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby's Law Review Group (LRG) will meet in London today, Thursday 26 June, and tomorrow to discuss potential player welfare-based law amendments for the next Rugby World Cup cycle.   The...

WATCH: Funny video mocks Springbok U20 after receiving huge hit

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Two French players put in a huge hit on Springbok U20 lock JJ van der Mescht during the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina.

WATCH: Fiji youngsters score insane counter attack try against Scotland

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fiji scored an incredible 90-metre try against Scotland in the World Rugby U20 Championship 11th place playoff in Rosario on Saturday.

France win back-to-back World Rugby U20 Championship titles

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have successfully defended their World Rugby U20 Championship title, beating Australia 24-23 in the final in Rosario, Argentina on Saturday.   The future of French rugby looks to be in safe...

WRAP UP: U20 World Championship - Final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France retained their World Rugby U20 Championship title beating Australia by a single point on the final day of the competition while South Africa picked up the bronze medal and Scotland got relegated.   Here...

France edge Australia to win back to back U20 titles

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France claimed a single point victory over Australia to retain the World Rugby U20 Championship thanks largely to the boot of Louis Carbonel who just missed one of his six shots at goal.   The Junior...