Tuesday Morning Round Up

March 05, 2019
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Match schedule announced for World Rugby U20 Championship

The match schedule has been announced for the 12th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2019 in Argentina.

The cities of Rosario and Santa Fe will play host to 30 matches played over five match days across three venues from 4-22 June.

Ospreys and Scarlets set to merge as WRU plans radical changes

Ospreys and Scarlets, two of Wales’ most successful sides since regional rugby’s inception in 2003, are poised to merge as part of a radical overhaul of its professional game, confirms The Guardian

They could come together as soon as the start of next season if plans are given the go-ahead at Tuesday’s Professional Rugby Board meeting. Full story

Jordan Petaia set for time on the sidelines due to injury

Reds' Jordan Petaia suffered a lisfranc injury in the Reds’ 22-12 loss to the Crusaders in Brisbane and is set to miss about four months of rugby.

The 18-year-old came off in the 16th minute against the Crusaders after being caught awkwardly in a tackle and surfaced later on the sidelines wearing a moon boot.

Hall of famer, @TimHoran12 believes there may be a ‘silver lining’ to the foot injury which has cruelled Jordan Petaia's Super Rugby season. #NRL #7News pic.twitter.com/43w69knNkh
— 7 News Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) March 4, 2019