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@Bovidae said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
There are only 12 teams and both Samoa and Tonga seem to have been stuck in the Trophy for a while. BTW, Scotland was relegated from the Championship in the last edition.
Yep, 12 teams in the WR U20 Championship and only 8 teams in the WR U20 Trophy. I assume only one of those 8 spots goes to Oceania, hence Samoa and Tonga having to compete for that spot in the Oceania U20 Trophy.
From the article below:World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 participating unions: Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Wales.
Japan won the last WR U20 Trophy, so earned promotion.
In the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023, Scotland will be among the favourite for promotion but will have to compete with the likes of Portugal and Uruguay who have impressed in recent editions.
World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023 participating unions: Scotland (relegated from the U20 Championship 2019), Host Country, six teams qualifying through regional competitionsI understand the host country is Spain.
World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023 | World Rugby
After three cancelled editions (2020-22), rugby’s two biggest men's U20 tournaments will return in 2023 and feature the world’s best young talents in rugby’s bicentenary year.
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@Stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
@Bovidae said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
There are only 12 teams and both Samoa and Tonga seem to have been stuck in the Trophy for a while. BTW, Scotland was relegated from the Championship in the last edition.
Yep, 12 teams in the WR U20 Championship and only 8 teams in the WR U20 Trophy. I assume only one of those 8 spots goes to Oceania, hence Samoa and Tonga having to compete for that spot in the Oceania U20 Trophy.
Yes, and the winner then needs to win the Trophy. Wiki shows that Tonga got well beaten 40-3 by Portugal in the 2019 Trophy pool game so didn't even make the final. Japan only beat Portugal 35-34 in the final.
Samoa had qualified for the later cancelled 2020 Trophy.
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Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions for another four years, which will see them remain with the team until the conclusion of...
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions for another four years, which will see them remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
They will continue in their roles under the guidance of SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, whose services are tied in until the end of the 2025 season at least.
Two members of the coaching team – Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and assistant coach Felix Jones – have advised that they are taking up offers with England and Leinster respectively after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. -
Roadmap approved to restore governance in the Fiji Rugby Union | World Rugby
Following recent publicised governance challenges arising within the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), World Rugby, together with the FRU, the Government of the Republic of Fiji and Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC), have set out a collaborative roadmap to ensure short-term...
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'Sour taste': Samoa top brass face backlash over coach's abrupt exit
Lima Sopoaga warns of trust loss among Samoan Rugby World Cup players.
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Like the post above I wonder how long it will be before this one turns to custard.
TRU announces new coaches for ‘Ikale Tahi
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga Rugby Union today announced Tevita Tuifua as the new head coach for the ‘Ikale Tahi and Nili Latu as assistant coach for the next four years.
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Championship-winning coach joins Japan coaching team
Dan Bowden has announced he has landed a job as attack coach with the Japan national team.
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A good weekend for South American teams - Brazil and Chile matching Argentina's win.
