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New Zealand Under 20

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The New Zealand Under 20 is recognised as the senior age grade side in the country, which formally replaced the Under 19 and Under 21 systems in 2008 when World Rugby merged the two age-grades to a single tier structure.

Now placed as one of the premier pathways to the Bunnings NPC, Super Rugby and All Blacks selection, New Zealand is noted as one of the most successful sides.

The New Zealand Under 20s won the first four World Rugby Under 20 Championships between 2008-2011 before falling short in 2012, 2013 and 2014. New Zealand won again in 2015 and 2017. New Zealand's six titles stand as the most by any nation with England and France winning three each.

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New Zealand Under 20 news

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New Zealand Under 20 overcome Ireland in Bronze clash
The New Zealand Under 20’s have achieved their highest finish at the World Rugby Under 20 Championships since 2017, overpowering Ireland 38-24 in the playoff for third.

New Zealand Under 20 named for Bronze final
The New Zealand Under 20s will play for third place at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, facing Ireland in their last match on Saturday morning (kick off 2.30am NZT).
New Zealand Under 20 fall to France in the semifinal
France have underscored their credentials as the leading age group rugby nation on the planet, overwhelming New Zealand 55-31 in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship semifinal in Cape Town.
New Zealand Under 20s named for French re-match
After finishing top qualifiers from round robin play, the New Zealand Under 20s will face defending champions, France, in the semi finals of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in South Africa on Monday (kick off 5am NZT).
New Zealand Under 20 prevail in Stellenbosch storm
In a Stellenbosch storm, New Zealand confirmed their qualification for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship with a 45-13 victory over Spain.
New Zealand Under 20s named to face Spain
The New Zealand Under 20s will round out their pool play on Wednesday when they face Spain, at Danie Craven Stadium, kick off 5am (NZT).

New Zealand Under 20 snatch dramatic win over France
An inspired second half charged New Zealand to an epic 27-26 victory over defending champions France at the World Rugby Under 20 championships in Stellenbosch.
New Zealand Under 20 team set for French challenge
The New Zealand Under 20s face a tough challenge on Friday morning when they play defending Under 20 champions, France, in their second pool match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship.
New Zealand Under 20 start Championship campaign strongly
New Zealand have started their World Rugby Under 20 Championship campaign with a captivating 41-34 victory over a gritty Wales in Cape Town.
New Zealand Under 20 team named for campaign opener
The New Zealand Under 20s will kick off their World Rugby Under 20 Championship campaign this weekend against Wales.
SPOTLIGHT: 2024 World Rugby Under 20 Championship
The New Zealand Under 20 rugby team is in South Africa for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship.
New Zealand Under 20 drawn in tough pool at the World Rugby Under 20 Championships
New Zealand's Under-20 side has been drawn with defending champion France, Wales, and Spain in its pool at World Rugby's 14th Under-20 championship, which will be played in and around Cape Town in June and July.
New Zealand Under 20 make history on the Sunshine Coast
New Zealand have won the inaugural Rugby Championship Under-20 Tournament on the Gold Coast defeating Australia 36-25 in the final fixture on the Sunshine Coast.

New Zealand Under 20 ready for shot at glory
New Zealand's Under-20 side hopes to take advantage of better conditions to play a more complete game in Sunday's Rugby Championship Under-20s final against Australia on the Sunshine Coast.
New Zealand U20 team named to play Australia
New Zealand U20 Head Coach Jono Gibbes has made seven changes to his squad to play Australia for what will be a tournament defining final round match at the inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament on the Sunshine Coast.
New Zealand U20 overpower Argentina on the Sunshine Coast
New Zealand retained their unbeaten record against Argentina at age group level by taming the Pumas 43-20 in the second round of The Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament on the Sunshine Coast.
Wrampling embraces 'super power' in the black jersey
No.8 Malachi Wrampling is enjoying his second stint with the New Zealand Under-20s in the Rugby Championship tournament that continues on Tuesday when playing Argentina.
Gibbes prepares NZU20 for rugged forward battle against Argentina
New Zealand Under 20 will play competition-leading Argentina in Tuesday's Rugby Championship Under-20 Tournament on the Sunshine Coast.
New Zealand U20 team named to play Argentina
New Zealand U20 Head Coach Jono Gibbes has made seven changes to his starting XV for the team’s match against Argentina at the Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament in Australia.
Stalemate on the Sunshine Coast for NZ U20
The Sunshine Coast became Puddle Place as New Zealand and South Africa shared a 13-13 draw in the opening match of The Rugby Championship (TRC) Under-20 tournament.

New Zealand Under 20 Videos

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BRONZE HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Ireland U20 | World Under 20 Championships, 2024
Future All Blacks and Ireland internationals clash at the Under 20 level in the…
SEMIFINAL HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v FRANCE U20 | World Under 20 Championships, 2024
New Zealand Under 20 clash with France Under 20 for a spot in the World Rugby…
HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Spain U20 | World Under 20 Championships, 2024
New Zealand Under 20 face Spain Under 20 in their final pool clash of the World…
DRAMATIC FINISH | New Zealand Under 20 v France U20 | World Under 20 Championships, 2024
What have we just witnessed? Check out the highlights from a thrilling clash…
HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Wales U20 | World Under 20 Championships, 2024
New Zealand Under 20 get their World Championship campaign underway against…
HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Australia Under 20 | TRC U20
Who will make history and claim the inaugural Under 20 Rugby Championship title?
HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Argentina Under 20 | TRC U20
New Zealand Under 20 squares off against Argentina Under 20 at the Sunshine…
HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v South Africa Under 20 | TRC U20
The inaugural Under 20 Rugby Championship tournament kicks off with a clash…
HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand U20 v Australia U20 (Cape Town)
Catch up on all the big plays from Cape Town.
HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand Under 20 v Japan (2023)
Catch up on all the big moments from the thrilling Under 20s clash between New…
HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand Under 20 v Wales Under 20 (2023)
Catch up on all the action from the New Zealand U20 v Wales U20 clash at the…
HAKA: New Zealand Under 20 v Junior Wallabies (2023)
The New Zealand Under 20s lay the challenge down to the Junior Wallabies before…
HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand Under 20 vs Junior Wallabies (2023)
Catch up on all the best moments from the New Zealand Under 20 vs Junior…
SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Under 20s Leadership Camp
New Zealand Under 20's will play the Junior Wallabies in Wellington twice…
In camp with the NZ Under 20s
We caught up with NZ Under 20 team in Hawke’s Bay last week ahead of their…
HIGHLIGHTS: NZ Under 20s v Cook Islands
Catch the best bits from the New Zealand Under 20s' 73-0 victory over the Cook…
Tabai Matson talks ahead of NZ Under 20s selection
allblacks.com caught up with New Zealand Under 20s head coach Tabai Matson on…
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s (Day Two - 2021)
Catch the full highlights package from Day Two of Super Rugby Aotearoa Under…