The Rugby Championship U20 is underway, and the Junior Boks have already made a strong start with a convincing win in their opening match.
With South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina all in the mix, this tournament is always a good indicator of the next generation of international players.
Here’s a look at the current standings, along with the upcoming fixtures 👇
Rugby Championship U20 2026 Standings
| # | Team | PL | W | L | PF | PA | PD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa U20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 21 | +27 | 5 |
| 2 | New Zealand U20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 29 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | Australia U20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 34 | -5 | 1 |
| 4 | Argentina U20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 48 | -27 | 0 |
Standings after Round 1
💡 Points System
- Win = 4 points
- Bonus point for scoring 4+ tries
- Bonus point for losing by 7 points or less
Strong start from the Junior Boks sitting top of the log 👀
Still early days though — that New Zealand clash is going to be massive.
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4/5/2026 Update:
The Rugby Championship U20 is underway, and the Junior Boks have gone one better than just a strong start — they’ve officially wrapped up the title with a game to spare.
With South Africa U20 Rugby Team, New Zealand U20 Rugby Team, Australia U20 Rugby Team, and Argentina U20 Rugby Team all in the mix, this tournament once again shows where the next generation of international players is heading.
Here’s the current log after South Africa secured the title:
Rugby Championship U20 2026 Standings:
# Team PL W L PF PA PD PTS
1 South Africa U20 2 2 0 104 38 +66 10
2 New Zealand U20 2 1 1 63 58 +5 5
3 Australia U20 2 1 1 46 90 -44 4
4 Argentina U20 2 0 2 42 69 -27 1Standings after Round 2
💡 Points System
Win = 4 points
Bonus point for scoring 4+ tries
Bonus point for losing by 7 points or less
A dominant run from the Junior Boks sees them crowned champions already 👀
One game left against New Zealand, but at this point it’s about finishing strong — the title is already heading to South Africa.
I will be your admin now.