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. Even with lockdown and Covid restrictions, I’m itching to get out on the pitch with my teammates. We are building, we are getting better and the Rugby World Cup is the perfect stage to show that.”. Rugby u20 World Cup Final: Ireland suffer huge disappointment against England Nigel Carolan's Ireland U20 are on the verge of a monumental achievement. Switzerland 24-41 Germany “Rugby World Cups are always special moments in your rugby career. All rugby sevens events will be presented by the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, part of a comprehensive content and distribution partnership formed in 2016 by the IOC, USOC, and NBCUniversal. For now, Thomas is looking forward to working with the coaches appointed for the Scotland game – head coach Darren Edwards and assistants Chris Horsman, Geraint Lewis and Gareth Wyatt. A long time ago we delivered a few school sessions together – it’s interesting to hook up as coach and player now but I’m Intrigued to have quite a few conversations with Chris with all his experience.”. “Rugby World Cups are always special moments in your rugby career. *RRP, Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS, Email: info@wru.wales Telephone: 02920 822 000 Belgium 30-30 Netherlands (Belgium won 5-4 in penalty shootout), Final: Spain 7-12 Portugal Their physicality didn’t mean dominance as both nations had problems in the scrum and maul. NBC will be the destination for rugby in the USA.”, “This deal represents a significant uplift on previous deals in the US, reflecting the ever-increasing stature of rugby within what is arguably the most competitive commercial marketplace for sport,” added World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper. Whatever happens over the next 12 months, Thomas is determined to make her mark on this side and leave a lasting legacy. NBC Sports Group has also provided coverage of the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups, and exhibition matches in conjunction with USA Rugby that feature the USA Eagles, New Zealand All Blacks, and Qantas Wallabies. The majority of those represented South Africa in Japan last year. Spain’s greatest strength lay up front, where they possessed a powerful scrum and maul, and it helped bring them a remarkable win at the semi-final stage against much-fancied Russia. Thomas is hoping to her experience will be invaluable over the next  12 months. We want to improve on those standards, set our stall out. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. It was a disappointing campaign for the home nation, who lacked creativity and speed and began to make errors when frustration kicked in. Portugal qualified for this year’s World Rugby U20 Trophy tournament in Uruguay after a tremendous triumph at the European Championship, organised by Rugby Europe. “We have to rest and restart all the processes again,” said Pissarra. >> Try 5 issues of Rugby World magazine for just £5 in our Autumn Subscription Trial. Longer term, she is hoping to continue to make a difference to women’s rugby – as a coach. “I made my Wales debut in 2006 so I’d been involved with Wales for a long time. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more. First blood: Centre José Luís Cabral punctures Spain’s defence after just two minutes (João Peleteiro). Netherlands and Belgium want to play a quick and dynamic game. It was a hard-fought 12-7 final victory over the Lions of Spain that clinched Portugal’s place in the eight-team Trophy event – the second division of the U20 World Cup – that takes place in Montevideo from 29 August to 10 September. You can still watch all games in replay mode, sponsored by Rugby Europe TV.