England U20

Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

Exclusive: The towering forward says England Under-20s must show the right attitude in what remains of the World Championship after seeing their title defence come to an end.
14 July 2025

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

Interview: TRU’s Charles Rylands catches up with coach Will Parkin to explore how England’s attack can ignite.
9 July 2025

Kane James Exclusive: “To see Henry play for us to skyrocketing into the Lions is pretty cool”

The England Under-20s back-row on the rise of his former teammate Henry Pollock, his own experiences which led to a Premiership debut and the latest challenge against South Africa.
4 July 2025

England Under-20s ready to ‘create own stories’ as they gear up for world title defence

Only eight players remain from last year’s triumphant squad and while 2024’s success can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft’s side are also out to create their own memories.
22 June 2025

Alfie Longstaff Interview: “I have developed so much - Sometimes you just need to get stuck in”

The Sale Sharks youngster, who is following in the footsteps of the likes of Asher Opoku-Fordjour.
11 June 2025

England U20s miss out on Six Nations title and Grand Slam after inspired Wales performance

England Under-20s saw their Grand Slam dreams crumble against a determined Wales side who ran out 23-13 winners at Cardiff Arms Park.
14 March 2025

'Experiencing different routes' has readied George Pearson for Under-20s bow

Gaining game time in the Premiership Cup - as well as in National One for Leicester Lions - has led to the 19-year old earning a first start for England's Under-20s.
21 February 2025

Ralph McEachran and Tye Raymont Interview: The latest Sale props ready to make a name for themselves

England Under-20s have two more exciting Sale props in their arsenal as they prepare to defend their Six Nations crown.
31 January 2025

England beat France 21-13 to win Under-20 World Cup

England Under 20 claimed their first title since 2016 as they defeated the France counterparts with a 20-13 margin in the final in Cape Town.
20 July 2024

Lilli Ives Campion Interview: The England leader with a bright future

Exclusive: The Under-20s skipper has led her country superbly and after experiencing the Red Roses environment earlier this year, the Loughborough Lightning star is focused on taking the next steps at her own pace.
19 July 2024

Jimmy Halliwell Interview: 'Us forwards hang our hat on physicality and our set-piece brutality'

The prop discusses learning his craft in the National Leagues + why England's pack has helped them reach the World U20 Championship final.
18 July 2024

Henry Pollock and Ollie Allan Interview: England’s ‘brotherhood theme’ fuelling pursuit of U20s glory

England Under-20s’ flanker and scrum-half are gearing up to face Ireland in the World Under-20 Championship semi-finals - and the connection within the playing group is spurring them on.
12 July 2024

England U20s display another way to win as they edge past South Africa and confirm semi-final spot

Mark Mapletoft's side had to dig deep to down the Junior Springboks and now England can look forward to a semi-final meeting with Ireland.
9 July 2024

England U20s' strength in depth will be on full show against Fiji as Six Nations champions look to build on opening win

Mark Mapletoft has made 12 changes to the starting XV which came through England's first World Rugby U20s Championship match but that doesn't dilute the talent of the squad.
3 July 2024

Ben Redshaw Exclusive: “Coming out of school this year has been pretty special - I’ve been dreaming about this since I was five"

Redshaw discusses his breakout season including his time spent in National Two North.
28 June 2024

Value of National League Rugby littered across latest England Under-20s squad

Eighteen of the 30-man squad travelling to Georgia in preparation for the World Rugby U20 Championship played in National One or National Two in 2023/24.
31 May 2024

Amelia MacDougall Interview: The Saracens emerging talent who is having a season to remember

Exclusive: The lifelong Saracens fan has had a breakthrough year whilst also playing her part in an exciting England Under-20s squad.
10 May 2024

England's Henry Pollock named U20 Six Nations Player of the Championship

England's Henry Pollock has been named the 2024 U20 men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship.
7 May 2024

George Makepeace-Cubitt Interview: 'You don’t expect it when you’re not linked with a Premiership team'

Rams RFC's Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England's Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club.
15 March 2024

Billy Sela Exclusive: 'BUCS Super Rugby has prepared me well for these Six Nations games'

England Under-20s' power up front has been a noticeable weapon during the Six Nations and an important cog in this has been University of Bath prop Billy Sela.
23 February 2024