England To Host U20 Rugby Championships

16 Jun 2015 | sigadmin

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Manchester has been announced as the host city of next year’s World Rugby Under 20 Championship.

This year’s tournament is currently underway in Italy, with England set to face New Zealand in the final on Saturday.

The games will be played at AJ Bell Stadium, the home of Sale Sharks and Super League’s Salford Red Devils, and Manchester City’s academy stadium.

The tournament will take place just eight months after the Rugby World Cup is hosted in England, where Manchester will stage England’s only game away from Twickenham, when they meet Uruguay at City’s Etihad Stadium.

World Rugby chairperson Bernard Lapasset commented: “The U20 Championship in England next year will be another excellent opportunity for the future stars of world rugby to showcase their skills on the world stage, following what’s shaping up to be a record-breaking Rugby World Cup.

“Manchester will provide an excellent base for the world’s top U20 teams, and it’s a great opportunity to bring a world class rugby event to the city and grow the game even further in the region.

“With so many graduates of the U20 Championship now excelling in the international test arena, this tournament, coupled with the Rugby World Cup, will leave a great legacy for others to build on in the years to come.”