Super Rugby U20 sees the best young players in New Zealand compete against each other, providing a great development experience for players, team management and referees.
The third annual tournament will be held in Taupō, with the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders U20 squads and a New Zealand Barbarians U21 team involved.
The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika Under 20 sides will join 162 emerging players from the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders, Highlanders and a New Zealand Barbarians selection for the third edition of the tournament from March 19-25 at Owen Delany Park in Taupō. All matches will be live and exclusive on Sky.
Fixtures
MATCH DAY 1: SATURDAY 16th MARCH
| Round | Time | Game | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Final 1 | 11:05 | NZ Barbarians | v | Chiefs |
| Quarter Final 2 | 13:05 | Blues | v | Moana Pasifika |
| Quarter Final 3 | 15:05 | Hurricanes | v | Fijian Drua |
| Quarter Final 4 | 17:05 | Highlanders | v | Crusaders |
MATCH DAY 2: TUESDAY 19th MARCH
| Round | Time | Game | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11:05 | 2nd Highest Rank QF Loser | v | 3rd Highest Rank QF Loser |
| 6 | 13:05 | Highest Rank QF Loser | v | 4th Highest Rank QF Loser |
| 7 Semi Final 1 |
15:05 | 2nd Highest Rank QF Winner | v | 3rd Highest Rank QF Winner |
| 8 Semi Final 2 |
17:05 | Highest Rank QF Winner | v | 4th Highest Rank QF Winner |
MATCH DAY 3: SATURDAY 23rd MARCH
| Round | Time | Game | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 7th/8th Playoff |
11:05 | Loser Match 5 | v | Loser Match 6 |
| 10 5th/6th Playoff |
13:05 | Winner Match 5 | v | Winner Match 6 |
| 11 3rd/4th Playoff |
15:05 | Loser Match 7 | v | Loser Match 8 |
| 12 Final (1st/2nd Playoff) |
17:05 | Winner Match 7 | v | Winner Match 8 |