Junior Boks take U20 Rugby Championship crown

Despite a nail-biting 29-29 draw, the Junior Springboks claimed their first SANZAAR Under-20 Rugby Championship title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, dethroning New Zealand in the 2026 version of this highly entertaining tournament, where a number of close results showed the competitive nature of this this age-group showpiece.