The Rugby Championship News

Defending champions South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina and Australia sit top of their respective pools.

The Pumas face Scotland followng last November's win where they came back from 0-21 down to win the match 33-24 at Murrayfield in Edinburgh

The Flying Fijians and the Brave Blossoms of Japan join the four SANZAAR Member Unions to represent the Southern Hemisphere.

Schmidt has also opted for a new halves partnership, with Brumbies skipper Ryan Lonergan linking up with Carter Gordon.

The All Black selectors have named a team for the Christchurch clash that could see two players make their All Blacks debut. 


After big wins in the first round Australia and Argentina will be out to secure a second World Chmapionship victory in Georgia.

There are three changes to the NZ U20 side that started the opening Pool B match with a 38-21 win over Japan.

The Springbok coach has opted for tried and tested combinations against England, with flanker Siya Kolisi leading South Africa for the 72^nd time.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia have confirmed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test matches in 2027, 2029 and 2031.

Defending champions South Africa set the standard on day one of the Junior World Championship as Argentina, New Zealand and Australia also tasted victory in Georgia.

Queensland Reds star Treyvon Pritchard has been thrust straight into the Australia U20 starting side for their opening match.

Midfielder Haki Wiseman will captain the side for their pool match at AIA Arena Kutaisi in Georgia.

Experienced prop Rambo Kubheka will lead the Junior Springboks when they face Uruguay.

Coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda has selected a stong side for Los Pumitas' first match in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks Captain and will lead a 34-strong squad in the Nations Championship Southern Series.

The Wallabies have named three uncapped players in their 37-player squad for the inaugural Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy.

The squad includes 28 forwards and 18 backline players, for the matches against England, Scotland and Wales.

Standing 67cm tall and weighing 15kg, the Trophy will become the ultimate symbol for the team that emerges as the dominant force in international rugby

Head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda has announced a 30-man squad for the Junior World Championships that take place in Georgia in June/July.

South Africa will defend their title at the Championships which takes place in Georgia from 27 June to 18 July.