U20's Championship
Best images from World Rugby U20's Championship in Manchester
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World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 - South Africa v England Curwin Bosch of South Africa (C) runs in to score a try during the World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Final between England and South Africa at The Academy Stadium on June 20, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) -
Australia v New Zealand: World Rugby U20 Championship 5th Place Play-Off SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Jordie Barrett of New Zealand in action against Liam Jurd of Australia during the 5th Place play off match between Australia and New Zealand at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England.(Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) -
England v Ireland: World Rugby U20 Championship Final SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Harry Mallinder of England celebrates scoring a try during the World Rugby U20 Championship Final Match between England and Ireland at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) -
England v Ireland: World Rugby U20 Championship Final SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Harry Mallinder and Jack Walker of England pose with the trophy after the final match against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
World Rugby U20 Championship Final: England v Ireland SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: England lplayers celebrate after the final match against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Final: England v Ireland England captains Harry Mallinder and Jack Walker lift the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final victory over Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
World Rugby U20 Championship Final: Ireland v England SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Harry Mallinder of England in action during the World Rugby U20 Championship Final Match between England and Ireland at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) -
England v Ireland: World Rugby U20 Championship Ireland's dream of a first ever World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 ended against hosts England at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016, (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) -
Final: England v Ireland England captain Harry Mallinder scores his second try of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
Final: England v Ireland England captain Harry Mallinder breaks through to score his second try of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
Final: England v Ireland: England centre Joe Marchant scores a try during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
Final: Ireland v England England second-row Huw Taylor scores a try during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final against Ireland at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
Fifth place play-off: Australia v New Zealand New Zealand winger Peter Umaga-Jensen scores a try against Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place play-off at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
5th Place Play-Off: Australia v New Zealand SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Leni Apisai of New Zealand takes part in the Haka during the 5th Place play off match between Australia and New Zealand at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Seventh place play-off: Scotland v Wales Wales scored three first half tries as they look to finish seventh at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship. -
Seventh place play-off: Scotland v Wales Scotland scored a fantastic try in the first 40 minutes against Wales, but trailed 7-21 at half-time. -
Seventh place play-off: Scotland v Wales Robbie Nairn scored Scotland's try in the first half, his third in three matches at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship. -
Seventh place play-off: Scotland v Wales The Welsh attack was in great form against the Scottish defence, with speed, footwork and power helping them to score five tries in the opening 50 minutes. -
Seventh place play-off: Scotland v Wales Wales finish seventh in the World Rugby U20 Championship, beating Scotland 42-19 in the play-off in Manchester. -
Fifth place play-off: Australia v New Zealand Australia's Campbell Magnay scores a try during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place play-off against New Zealand at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016. Photo: World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images. -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Eduard Zandberg of South Africa tackles Mariano Romanini of Argentinaduring the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia scores a try at the AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Manie Libbok of South Africa scores a try during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Curwin Bosch of South Africa kicks a conversion during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Argentina v South Africa: World Rugby U20 Championship 3rd Place Play-Off SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Curwin Bosch of South Africa is tackled by Julian Dominguez of Argentina during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Juan Cruz Mallia captain of Argentina tackles Manie Libbok of South Africa during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Julian Dominguez of Argentina tackles Manie Libbok of South Africa during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
3rd Place Play-Off: Argentina v South Africa Curwin Bosch of South Africa is tackled by Lautaro Bazan Velez of Argentina during the third place play off match between Argentina and South Africa at AJ Bell Stadium on June 25, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
9th Place Play-Off: Georgia v France Irakli Svanidze is tackled against France in the 9th place Play-Off at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, England on 25th June 2016 -
9th Place Play-Off: Georgia v Italy Georgia line up during the U20s World Championship 9th place Play-Off game between Georgia and France at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, England on 25th June 2016 -
9th Place Play-Off: Georgia v France Georgia's Vasil Lobzhanidze is tackled against France at the World Rugby U20 World Championship at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, England on 25th June 2016 -
11th Place Play-off: Italy v Jpan Italy celebrate beating Japan, and in doing so maintaining their place at next year's World Rugby U20 Championship. -
11th Place Play-off: Italy v Jpan Italy score a second-half try to secure their place in next year's World Rugby U20 Championship. -
11th Place Play-off: Italy v Jpan Future stars of rugby? Japan U20s lineup for their national anthem against Italy at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship. Could they make it to Rugby World Cup 2019? -
11th Place Play-off: Italy v Jpan Japan take a charge against Italy in the 11th place play-off at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship in Manchester. -
11th Place Play-off: Italy v Jpan Italy got proceedings underway in their match with Japan at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 25 June, with the loser being relegated to the 2017 World Rugby U20 Trophy. -
11th Place Play-Off: Italy v Japan Action during the U20s World Championship 11th place Play-Off game between Italy and Japan at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, England on 25th June 2016 -
Ireland v England - U20 Championship 2014 England and Ireland met in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals in 2014, but will now battle it out for the title in 2016. -
World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final captains England captain Harry Mallinder and his Ireland counterpart James Ryan come together ahead of their nations meeting in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final in Manchester. -
World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 captains England captain Harry Mallinder and his Ireland counterpart James Ryan come together ahead of their nations meeting in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 final in Manchester. -
Fifth place semi-final: Australia v Scotland Australia's Sione Tuipolotu breaks free during the World Rugby U20 Championship game against Scotland at the AJ Bell Stadium, Manchester, England on 20th June 2016 -
Fifth place semi-final: Australia v Scotland Australia's Jack Maddocks on the attack during the World Rugby U20 Championship game between Scotland and Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium, Manchester, England on 20th June 2016 -
Semi-final: England v South Africa South Africa full-back Curwin Bosch scored his side's second try in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final with hosts England at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Photo credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Semi-final: England v South Africa Max Malins scores England's fifth try at the end of the first half of their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final against South Africa at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Fifth Place semi-final: Australia v Scotland Scotland's Tom Gailbraith is tackled against Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester -
Fifth place semi-final: Scotland v Australia Scotland score a try during the first half of their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Semi-final: England v South Africa Barely three minutes were on the clock when England scrum-half Max Green scored the opening try of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final against South Africa at Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Ninth place semi-final: France v Japan France and Japan at one stage were tied 25-25 at the AJ Bell Stadium, but Les Bleuets finished strongly to claim the win and avoid the relegation play-off at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016. -
Ninth place semi-final: France v Japan Japan number eight Tevita Tatafu tries to break through the French defence in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Ninth place semi-final: France v Japan France centre Alain Penaud and Japan winger Ataata Moeakiola compete in the air during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Semi-final: Ireland v Argentina Argentina fly-half Domingo Miotti tries to get to grips with Irish winger Matthew Bryne during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Semi-final: Ireland v Argentina Ireland centre Shane Daly offloads under pressure from Julian Dominguez in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final with Argentina at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Semi-final: Ireland v Argentina Number eight Max Deegan intercepted and ran 70 metres to score Ireland's second try of their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final with Argentina at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Ninth place semi-final: France v Japan Japan manage to stop a French attack during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Semi-final: Ireland v Argentina Ireland full-back Jacob Stockdale scores the opening try of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-final with Argentina at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Ninth place semi-final: Georgia v Italy Italy make a break during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 ninth place semi-final against Georgia, but the defeat at the AJ Bell Stadium means they will play in the relegation play-off for the third year in a row. -
Ninth place semi-final: Georgia v Italy Italy try to find a way through the Georgian defence during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Ninth place semi-final: Georgia v Italy Georgia make a break during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 ninth place play-off with Italy, which they won 18-17 at the AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Ninth place semi-final: Georgia v Italy Georgia picked up their first-ever victory on the U20 Championship stage, beating Italy 18-17 in their ninth place semi-final at AJ Bell Stadium on 20 June. -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales New Zealand winger Caleb Makene scores one of his tries against Wales in an emphatic victory in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place semi-final at Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales Number eight Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a scored one of New Zealand's 11 tries in the win over Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales Wales prop Corey Domachowski tries to stop New Zealand centre Patelesio Tominson during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place semi-final at Manchester City Academy Stadium. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales New Zealand fly-half Stephen Perofeta and Welsh centre Billy McBryde compete for the ball in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place semi-final at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales New Zealand perform the haka before their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 fifth place semi-final against Wales at Manchester City Academy Stadium on 20 June. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Manchester City Academy Stadium A view of Manchester City Academy Stadium ahead of the fourth day of matches at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016. Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne. -
Pool A: South Africa v France South Africa winger Edwill van der Merwe runs in to score a try in the 40-31 victory over France that secured his side's place in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 semi-finals in Manchester. -
Pool C: South Africa v France South Africa's young scrum-half Embrose Papier breaks away to score a try against France on day three of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: South Africa v France France scored a late fourth try for the bonus point but it wasn't enough to spare them a place among the four teams battling to avoid relegation from the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 after a 40-31 loss to South Africa at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: South Africa v France France and South Africa scored nine tries between them in an entertaining World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool B: England v Australia England's diminutive scrum-half Harry Randall is stopped by his opposite number James Tuttle during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool B: England v Australia England flanker George Nott peers round the corner of a scrum during the World Rugby U20 Championship match against Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool B: England v Australia Australia captain and scrum-half James Tuttle fires the ball away during their must-win encounter with World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 hosts England at the AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool A: New Zealand v Wales Wales U20 centre Joe Thomas -
Fifth place semi-final: New Zealand v Wales SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Shaun Stevenson of New Zealand breaks through the Wales defence during the World Rugby U20 Championship match between New Zealand and Wales at AJ Bell Stadium on June 15, 2016 in Salford, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) -
Pool A: New Zealand v Wales New Zealand scrum-half Sam Nock darted through a gap to score a try on the stroke of half-time against Wales in their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match at the AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool A: Ireland v Georgia Ireland finished the pool stages unbeaten and booked their semi-final place after beating Georgia 35-7 on day three of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 15 June. -
Pool A: Ireland v Georgia Ireland on the attack during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Georgia at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool A: Ireland v Georgia Captain Vasil Lobzhanidze dives to score Georgia's first ever try at the World Rugby U20 Championship to give his side a surprise lead over Ireland at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June, 2016. -
Pool A: New Zealand v Wales New Zealand perform the haka as the rain powers down ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Wales at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester on 15 June. -
Pool B: Scotland v Italy Italy try to find a way through the Scottish defence in their World Rugby U20 Championship encounter at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Japan number eight Tevita Tatafu scored two tries in his side's 39-20 loss to Argentina on day three of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at the AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Japan claim lineout during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester on 15 June. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Argentina winger Jose Barros Sosa scores one of his two first-half tries against Japan on day three of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 15 June. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Argentina took time to settle before taking control against Japan in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Japan scrum-half Daiki Nakajima gets ready to feed a scrum during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Argentina at AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester on 15 June. -
Keep Rugby Clean Day - U20 Championship 2016 Japan's players show their support for Keep Rugby Clean Day at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 ahead of their Pool C match with Argentina at AJ Bell Stadium. -
Pool C: Argentina v Japan Argentina fly-half Domingo Miotti looks for support in their match with Japan on day three of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester. -
Pool B: Scotland v Italy Italy skip through a tackle during their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 match with Scotland at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 15 June. -
Pool C: South Africa v Argentina Argentina's players celebrate their first ever victory over South Africa at the World Rugby U20 Championship, Los Pumitas triumphing 19-13 at AJ Bell Stadium on 11 June, 2016. -
Pool B: England v Scotland Hosts England were too strong for Scotland at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 11 June. -
Pool C: South Africa v Argentina South Africa and Argentina in action at AJ Bell Stadium on day two of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 11 June. -
U20 2016 South Africa U20s v Argentina U20s in action at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 11 June, 2016. -
Pool C: South Africa v Argentina Argentina and South Africa were the two unbeaten sides in Pool C going into the second round of matches at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester. -
Pool B: England v Scotland Centre John Williams steps his way through the Scotland defence on the way to scoring a try in their World Rugby U20 Championship match at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 11 June, 2016. -
Pool C: South Africa v Argentina South Africa found themselves behind against Argentina at half-time of their World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on 11 June. -
Pool A: England v Scotland Hosts England came face to face with Scotland at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on day two of the World Rugby U20 Championship on 11 June, 2016. -
Pool C: France v Japan France scored seven tries in a 46-14 victory over Japan at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 11 June. -
Pool A: Wales v Georgia Wales had to dig deep to beat Georgia 10-9 and pick up their first win at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016 in Manchester on 11 June. -
Pool A: Wales v Georgia Georgia gave Wales a huge fright at the World Rugby U20 Championship, the tournament debutants going down 10-9 at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 11 June, 2016. -
Pool A: Wales v Georgia Georgia scrum-half Gela Aprasidze kicked all of his side's points in the 10-9 loss to Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship and saw a penalty from the halfway line fall agonisingly short five minutes from time at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on 11 June, 2016.