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Scotland Under-20s shock Australia in World Championship opener

Scotland provided the major shock of the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship with an impressive victory over Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Back row options keeping Haskell on his toes

Back row James Haskell says there's no complacency among the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam winners' squad as they prepare for Saturday's first Test against Australia.

Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley delighted by 'awesome' Junior World...

Having helped England to an emphatic six-try victory over Italy on his Junior World Cup debut, Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley has said he is hungry for more action.The teenage talent, who made three Premiership...

Hotshot: Saracens fly-half Max Malins

Date of birth: 9 January 1997. Country: EnglandOn target: Malins takes a conversion for England v Italy at the U20 World Cup. (Photo: Getty Images)When did you start playing rugby? Aged six or seven, at...

Northampton Saints' Mallinder shines as England Under-20s open with victory

The Aviva Premiership Rugby's starlets hit their straps as England began the World Rugby Under-20 Championship with a resounding win over Italy.

Bath Rugby: Zach Mercer and Adam Hastings help England and...

Bath Rugby youngsters Zach Mercer and Adam Hastings were among the points during the opening round of the World Under-20 Championship. Mercer came off the bench and scored a try as England – coached...

World Rugby U20 Highlights: England vs Italy

World Rugby U20 Championship 2016: England start Manchester tournament with win

England begin the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester by scoring six tries in a comfortable win over Italy.

Harry Randall U20s World Cup watch (v Italy)

Harry Randall timeline:40 mins: Randall makes his Junior World Cup entrance44 mins: And he made an immediate impact, Italy struggling to keep up with his sharp passing before a penalty ensued to put England...

Ollie Thorley U20s World Cup watch (v Italy)

Ollie Thorley timeline:5 mins: Thorley was called into action early on twice to halt his opposite man Dario Schiabel while also taking one or two touches of the ball as well.16 mins: A sharp burst from...