Mark Mapletoft named new England men's U20 head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Mark Mapletoft is the new England men’s U20 head coach after Alan Dickens concluded his role. Mapletoft, who has been an assistant coach with England...
New Zealand U20 to play two matches against Junior Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the New Zealand Under 20 team will play the Junior Wallabies in Wellington twice, ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicking off in South Africa next month. The...
Rugby’s smart ball set to support match officiating at the World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is collaborating with Sportable and Gilbert to undertake the world’s first trial of smart ball technology in a live match officiating capacity at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South...
Lumumba Currie appointed as Junior Bok assistant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe experienced Lumumba Currie has joined the SA Rugby Academy squad in Stellenbosch in his capacity as newly-appointed Junior Springbok assistant coach, providing support to Bafana Nhleko with the Under-20...
Samoa to host World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Pacific Challenge will take place in Samoa as it returns for the first time since 2020. The tournament, contested by the national ‘A’ teams of Fiji, Japan, Tonga and Samoa,...
PREVIEW: Wales U20s vs Ireland U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Ireland begin their campaign against Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series runners-up Wales in a fascinating Round 1 clash. Ireland went through the 2022 Championship undefeated but won...
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
England men's U20 to play in returning World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 will compete in the World Rugby U20 Championship, which returns for the first time since 2019 following COVID-forced cancellations. The tournament features the world’s...
Danny Wilson to join Quins coaching team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has announced that Danny Wilson will join the Club ahead of the 2023/24 season in a full-time role as Lineout and Contact Coach. Wilson brings vast experience as a Forward Coach...
England U20 Men's Six Nations Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe squad includes eight players already capped at U20 level, with Archie McArthur, Finn Theobald-Thomas, Lewis Chessum, Chandler Cunningham-South, Greg Fisilau, Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, Louie Johnson, and...
