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NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20 MAKE HISTORY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST


Credit: New Zealand Rugby
Credit: New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand's Under-20 rugby team clinched the inaugural Rugby Championship title, defeating Australia 36-25 in a thrilling final on the Sunshine Coast. Despite a tense moment when New Zealand's King Maxwell was yellow-carded, Australia couldn't capitalize enough to secure victory. New Zealand's resilience and skill, highlighted by players like Manumaua Letiu and Xavi Taele, proved decisive as they emerged as the only undefeated team in the tournament.



Australia fought hard, with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Lee Ekanayake shining, but New Zealand's strong scrum, led by Will Martin and Sika Pole, and strategic play ensured their victory. In an earlier match, South Africa narrowly beat Argentina 30-28, but it was New Zealand's consistency that ultimately secured them the championship.

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