A ferocious, high-octane second-half performance saw the South Africans overwhelm England 53-37 in an blockbusting semi-final at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi. Trailing 12-20 at halftime after a lukewarm and error-strewn opening stanza, the Junior Boks unleashed a devastating four-try blitz in the first 13 minutes of the second half to completely blow their rivals away. A Frustrating Start and Red Card Drama The opening 40 minutes were far from ideal for the defending champi

The Junior Springboks' defence of their World Rugby Junior World Championship title remains firmly on track after they qualified for the semi-finals with a high-scoring 52-33 victory over Wales in Tbilisi on Tuesday. Although the South African Under-20 side outscored their European opponents by eight tries to five to finish at the summit of Pool A, team management will be the first to admit there is significant work to be done. The victory secured the defending champions a pl

The Junior Springboks have secured their second consecutive victory at the World Rugby Junior World Championship, but the tournament hosts made the defending champions sweat for every inch in a fiercely contested 33-5 win (half-time 12-5) at the Avchala Stadium on Thursday evening. Facing a passionate home crowd and a deeply physical opponent, South Africa’s youngsters had to dig deep into their reserves of composure and character to overcome a sluggish start and preserve the

The Junior Springboks made a powerful statement in their opening match of the World Rugby Junior World Championship, recording a resounding 104-7 victory over Uruguay in Tbilisi, Georgia, to launch their title defence in emphatic fashion on Saturday. After an extended and highly anticipated build-up to the tournament, South Africa U20 head coach Kevin Foote expressed immense satisfaction with both the triple-figure scoreline and the professional, high-intent approach his side

Excitement is building ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia as the 16 best Under-20 teams prepare to get the tournament underway on Saturday. For the first time since 2009, the global showpiece features an expanded 16-team format, welcoming Fiji, USA, Japan, and Uruguay back into the mix. With matches split equally across the capital city of Tbilisi and Kutaisi, the stage is set for a grueling four-week festival of rugby. Arriving in Georgia on

The Junior Springboks concluded the inaugural U20 International Series with a flawless record, dispatching a physical Georgia side 57-14 in front of a packed crowd at Paul Roos Gymnasium's Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch. Having already registered heavy victories over Chile and Fiji earlier in the tournament, the South African Under-20s completed a clean sweep of three wins from three matches to finish the series in style. Georgia entered the final round full of confidence

The Junior Springboks continued their impressive run in the U20 International Series, securing a comprehensive 82-25 victory over Fiji at Wynberg Boys' High School. Following a massive opening-round win against Chile, the South African side once again displayed their clinical edge, crossing the whitewash 12 times in a high-scoring encounter that showcased both forward power and backline flair. The match, which followed Georgia’s 59-26 win over Chile earlier in the day, saw So

The Junior Springboks kickstarted their U20 International Series campaign in devastating fashion on Thursday, romping to a massive 97-0 victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High School. Under the Cape Town sun, the South African side put on a clinical display of power and pace, crossing the whitewash 15 times to leave the visitors stunned and the local crowd in raptures. From the opening whistle, the gulf in class was evident. The Junior Boks signaled their attacking intent

The dawn of a new era in Southern Hemisphere age-group rugby was realized on Saturday as the Junior Springboks were crowned the 2026 SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship winners. In a pulsating finale at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the South Africans played out a dramatic 29-29 draw against defending champions New Zealand. While the scoreboard remained level at the final whistle, the solitary log point earned by the Junior Boks for scoring four tries was enough to see them

The Junior Springboks have officially ascended to the throne of Southern Hemisphere age-grade rugby. In a clinical and physically dominant display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, the South African U20 side dismantled Australia 56-17, clinching the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title with a full round of matches still to play. While the Gqeberha faithful held memories of past heartbreaks at this venue, the Class of 2026 erased those ghosts with an eight-try blitz.

The 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship ignited in Gqeberha this week, blending local heritage with high-octane international rugby. Before a ball was even kicked, the tone for the tournament was set by a surprise appearance from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Returning to his roots in the Eastern Cape, the double World Cup winner personally presented match jerseys to the squad, sharing a powerful message about the journey from the Zwide township to the pinnacle of world rugby.