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O'Connell to end Ireland career at World Cup

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Paul O'Connell is aiming to bow out of international rugby in style, after he announced he would be calling time on a glittering Ireland career following the World Cup in the autumn.

England begin Under 20 World Championship title defence in style

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

England got the defence of their Under 20s World Cup title off to an impressive start this week with an emphatic 59-7 victory over returnees Japan, while Ireland secured a dramatic last minute win over...

World Rugby Under 20 Championship - day one round-up

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France Under-20s' flying start proved the difference in Calvisano as they kicked off the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in style.

JWC: South Africa must improve - Liebenberg

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa captain Hanno Liebenberg highlighted the effect that the Italian heat took on his team after they triumphed 33-5 over U20 World Championship hosts Italy.The Baby Boks had an early shock when...

Wales must respond - Hodges

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales U20 defence coach Richard Hodges has called on the group to respond after they fell to France on the opening day of the U20 World Championship.France outscored Wales three tries to one in their 19-10...

Exeter Chiefs duo score in win for England under-20s

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs duo Stuart Townsend and Sam Skinner both scored tries as England kicked off the defence of their World Rugby Under-20 title with a 59-7 win against Japan in Calvisano, Italy. Scrum-half Townsend...

Bath Rugby trio help England under-20s to big win over Japan as...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Young Bath Rugby fly-half Rory Jennings kicked seven conversions as England begun the defence of their World Rugby U20 title with a 59-7 thrashing of Japan in Italy. A huge score looked on the cards...

Junior Boks beat Italy in opener

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The Junior Springboks started World Rugby's Under-20 Championship in solid fashion in Calvisano on Tuesday, beating tournament hosts Italy 33-5 in a six-try affair.

Junior All Blacks thrash Scotland in World Cup opener

1 decade ago by TVNZ New Zealand

The Junior All Blacks have demolished Scotland 68-10 in their opening under-20 Rugby World Cup game at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy this morning

Aussie rugby coach shows off ahead of World Junior Championship

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Australian Under 20s assistant coach Shane Arnold showed his players how to kick a Stephen Larkham-esque drop goal, landing one from 49 metres as part of a light-hearted challenge ahead of the World Rugby...