The 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship (Junior World Rugby) will be held in Georgia from June 27 to July 18, featuring 16 teams across Tbilisi and Kutaisi. Matches will be broadcast live globally through World Rugby’s official platforms, RugbyPass, and regional broadcasters, with streaming and highlights available online.
Junior World Rugby 2026 Live TV & Streaming Coverage
- World Rugby Official Channels – Matches streamed live with highlights and replays.
- RugbyPass App – Live scores, fixtures, and analysis available on iOS/Android.
- Regional Broadcasters – Coverage varies by country; expect ESPN (Latin America), SuperSport (South Africa), Sky Sports (UK), and J Sports (Japan) to carry matches.
- Highlights & Clips – Posted regularly on World Rugby’s YouTube and RugbyPass platforms.
Junior World Rugby Tournament Format
- Pools (4 groups of 4 teams):
- Pool A: South Africa, Wales, Georgia, Uruguay
- Pool B: New Zealand, Italy, Scotland, Japan
- Pool C: Argentina, England, Ireland, USA
- Pool D: France, Australia, Spain, Fiji
- Progression:
- Pool winners → Semi-finals
- 2nd place → 5th–8th playoffs
- 3rd & 4th place → 9th–16th rankings
U20 Rugby Pool Stage Fixtures
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Argentina U20 vs USA U20 – 14:00, Avchala Stadium, Tbilisi
- Italy U20 vs Scotland U20 – 14:00, AIA Arena, Kutaisi
- England U20 vs Ireland U20 – 16:30, Avchala Stadium
- New Zealand U20 vs Japan U20 – 16:30, AIA Arena
- Wales U20 vs Georgia U20 – 19:00, Avchala Stadium
- France U20 vs Fiji U20 – 19:00, AIA Arena
- South Africa U20 vs Uruguay U20 – 21:30, Avchala Stadium
- Australia U20 vs Spain U20 – 21:30, AIA Arena
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Wales U20 vs Uruguay U20 – 14:00, Avchala Stadium
- France U20 vs Spain U20 – 14:00, AIA Arena
- Argentina U20 vs Ireland U20 – 16:30, Avchala Stadium
- Australia U20 vs Fiji U20 – 16:30, AIA Arena
- England U20 vs USA U20 – 19:00, Avchala Stadium
- New Zealand U20 vs Scotland U20 – 19:00, AIA Arena
- South Africa U20 vs Georgia U20 – 21:30, Avchala Stadium
- Italy U20 vs Japan U20 – 21:30, AIA Arena
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Ireland U20 vs USA U20 – 14:00, Avchala Stadium
- New Zealand U20 vs Italy U20 – 14:00, AIA Arena
- Argentina U20 vs England U20 – 16:30, Avchala Stadium
- Scotland U20 vs Japan U20 – 16:30, AIA Arena
- South Africa U20 vs Wales U20 – 19:00, Avchala Stadium
- France U20 vs Australia U20 – 19:00, AIA Arena
- Georgia U20 vs Uruguay U20 – 21:30, Avchala Stadium
- Spain U20 vs Fiji U20 – 21:30, AIA Arena
Knockout Stage Fixtures
Sunday, July 12, 2026
- 13th Place Semi-Final (14th vs 15th seed) – 19:00, AIA Arena
- 5th Place Semi-Final (6th vs 7th seed) – 19:00, Avchala Stadium
- 13th Place Semi-Final (13th vs 16th seed) – 21:30, AIA Arena
- 5th Place Semi-Final (5th vs 8th seed) – 21:30, Avchala Stadium
Monday, July 13, 2026
- 9th Place Semi-Final (10th vs 11th seed) – 19:00, AIA Arena
- Semi-Final (2nd vs 3rd seed) – 19:00, Avchala Stadium
- 9th Place Semi-Final (9th vs 12th seed) – 21:30, AIA Arena
- Semi-Final (1st vs 4th seed) – 21:30, Avchala Stadium
Friday, July 17, 2026
- 15th Place Play-Off (Loser M25 vs Loser M26) – 19:00, AIA Arena
- Finals & Placement Matches (including Championship Final) – Evening, Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi
Here’s a concise summary of the broadcast and streaming coverage for the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship:
- World Rugby Official Website & App – Every match streamed live worldwide, with replays and highlights available.
- RugbyPass – Mobile-friendly coverage, including live scores, match clips, and analysis.
- Regional Broadcasters –
- ESPN (Latin America)
- SuperSport (South Africa)
- Sky Sports (UK)
- J Sports (Japan)
This setup ensures fans across the globe can follow the tournament either through official streaming or their local sports networks.
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