Defending HSBC SVNS Series women’s champions Australia have suffered a big blow ahead of this month’s event in Vancouver.
Australia have brought an end to their long-lasting title drought on home soil after hanging on for a thrilling 28-26 win over New Zealand.
Australia have stunned South Africa 17-12 in a golden point epic to qualify for the Men’s Cup final at SVNS Perth on Australia Day.
Levi, who scored a record-breaking 15 in a single World Series tournament to set up the triumph in Dubai last weekend, carried on where she'd left off.
Australia felt hard done by in their round two loss to Ireland in Paarl because in the aftermath of their 10-30 defeat, Irish back-rower James McNabney was cited and banned for foul play that happened in the 35th minute that was missed by the officials in real time.
Australia U20s coach Nathan Grey has named a strong side for the team’s opener at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday morning (AEST).
Six new names feature in the Australia U20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship beginning at the end of this month in South Africa.
The New Zealand Baby Blacks are the inaugural Rugby Championship U20 champions after beating Australia's Junior Wallabies.
Junior Wallabies winger Angus Staniforth has never stood in front of a haka, but that will change on Sunday evening.