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    This week's Expert Witness, Kyran Bracken, reviews the November Tests.

England open defence against Japan

England open defence against Japan

The fixtures for next year's World Rugby U20 Championship have been announced, with holders England facing Japan on Day One.

SARU dismiss quota claims

SARU dismiss quota claims

SARU have denied reports that it has instructed that at least half of the SA Schools Rugby team must be made up of players of colour.

5 future stars for the JRWC

5 future stars for the JRWC

The Junior World Championship has a long record of producing future stars of the international game.The trend is set to continue.

It's an amazing feeling - Itoje

It's an amazing feeling - Itoje

England U20 captain Maro Itoje believes his side were deserved winners against South Africa as they sealed successive JWC titles.

Pollard is Junior World Player of Year

Pollard is Junior World Player of Year

South Africa fly-half Handré Pollard has been named IRB Junior Player of the Year, edging three rivals to claim the award on Friday.

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  • England retain their JWC crown
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  • Nominees for top junior award named
  • England and South Africa make final
  • Junior World Champs: Day Three wrap
  • JWC: Day Two wrap
  • Baby Boks too strong for New Zealand ReportBaby Boks too strong for New Zealand
  • Young Boks lose three for Kiwi clash
  • JWC: Day One wrap
  • Preview: Junior World Championship
  • JWC Preview: Wales v England PreviewJWC Preview: Wales v England
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Quotes of 2014

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Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.