England U20

Lewis Chessum to captain England Under 20 side

England Under 20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named the squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship to be played in South Africa.
6 June 2023

World Rugby U20 Championship to trial smart ball technology

World Rugby has confirmed that they will be using smart ball to aid the match officials in the upcoming Under-20 World Cup in South Africa.
17 May 2023

Finn Theobald-Thomas Exclusive: ‘You never know when it could be the end of it’

Ahead of their final match of the U20s Six Nations, England hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas spoke to TRU about his rollercoaster season which has seen him move from Worcester Warriors to Gloucester and his upcoming move to Leicester Tigers.
19 March 2023

Tobias Elliott Exclusive: ‘This year has been pretty surreal to me’

Steve Borthwick has a plethora of quality backs to choose from but below the senior team, U20s flyer Tobias Elliott is certainly making a name for himself. TRU's Joe Harvey chatted with the Saracens youngster.
10 March 2023

Fin Baxter Exclusive: Harlequins youngster talks childhood dreams, form & not being one dimensional

Ahead of taking part in Big Game 14 this weekend at Twickenham Stadium, young Harlequins prop Fin Baxter spoke to TRUs Joe Harvey about his career to date and turning the corner with the play-offs in sight.
3 March 2023

Charlie Bracken Exclusive: ‘We are just focusing on being the best we can be’

Ahead of taking on Italy in the U20 Six Nations, England, Saracens and Loughborough University scrum-half, Charlie Bracken, spoke to TRU about their opener against Scotland, giving away jerseys and more.
9 February 2023

The family business - Rise of England's Chessum brothers

Both Ollie and Lewis Chessum represented England last weekend and Imogen Ainsworth heard from both of the brothers after their games against Scotland and Scotland U20 in the Six Nations.
8 February 2023

Exclusive: England U20s lock Rob Carmichael talks Hong Kong, lineouts & BUCS Super Rugby

Towering at 6ft 10in, the 19-year-old second-row, who will be involved with England U20s in the upcoming Six Nations, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his journey so far, coming from Hong Kong and playing BUCS Super Rugby.
27 January 2023

England U20 32-man Elite Player Squad announced

England U20 head coach Alan Dickens has unveiled a 32-member squad for the men's Six Nations tournament that kicks-off in February.
9 January 2023

Exclusive: Cassius Cleaves on his rise from rookie prop to hot prospect with Harlequins

Coming out of schoolboy rugby, Cassius Cleaves was touted as one of the hottest prospects in the game. The 19-year-old Harlequins wing spoke to Joe Harvey about his journey to professional rugby and developing at one of the Premiership’s biggest clubs.
20 September 2022

South Africa U20 beat England U20 30-22 in Six Nations Summer Series opener

South Africa Under 20 side kick-started their Six Nations Under 20 Summer Series campaign with a 30-22 win over England at Verona in Italy on Friday.
25 June 2022

Johnny McPhillips Exclusive: We were putting pride back in the Leicester jersey

After leaving Leicester Tigers for US Carcassonne at the end of last season, Johnny McPhillips spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his move to Pro D2 and reflects on working with Steve Borthwick and his time at Mattioli Welford Road.
19 April 2022

Ewan Richards Exclusive: I never thought I’d make a career out of playing rugby

Richards is making impressive strides at the Rec and now the Bath youngster wants to help his side build on their victory over the champions.
3 February 2022

Joe Batley Exclusive: From the dream nearly being over to Worcester regular

With Toulon making the trip to Sixways this weekend, Worcester Warriors lock Joe Batley, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the club’s season so far, growing up, his personality and the 25-year-old’s hopes for the future.
14 January 2022

Castle Park and StoneX Stadium to host England Under 20's home Six Nations fixtures

Castle Park and StoneX Stadium have been chosen as the venues for the home games of England in the upcoming U20 Six Nations competition that kicks-off in February.
22 December 2021

Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘We have got a brilliant environment around here’

Harlequins wing Cadan Murley explains why the club have been playing with a lot more freedom over the last few weeks as the quarters aim for a top four finish.
23 April 2021

Exclusive: Leeds Tykes' Dan Lancaster on his inclusion with England U20

After being announced as part of the England U20 EPS last week, Leeds Tykes fly-half Dan Lancaster spoke to Joe Harvey about his selection and playing for his boyhood club.
11 January 2021

Who of England U20’s 2020 EPS squad have progressed in the past 12 months?

Following the announcement of England U20’s 2021 Elite Player Squad, TRU have taken a look at last year's team to see who has made the step up at club level.
5 January 2021

The Wasps pathway to becoming a Premiership player

Ahead of the Gallagher Premiership final this weekend, TRU’s Joe Harvey heard from the Wasps Academy after a number of recent graduates have propelled the club to the showpiece event at Twickenham.
21 October 2020

Gabriel Hamer-Webb: ‘The only person who is going to make you better is yourself’

Two weeks on from their 21-39 loss to Ireland at Franklin’s Gardens, England’s U20s take on Wales at Kingsholm as they hope to continue their challenge for the U20s Six Nations Championship title.
5 March 2020