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  The Italian city of Rovigo will host the U20 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, July 19, promising an epic battle between the two most successful young teams on the planet. New Zealand and South Africa will clash again after 13 years in a final match that will decide the new champion. Rematch from 2012 The final offers a replay of the legendary encounter from 2012, when these teams last met in a world championship final. New Zealand enters the final as six-time champions seeking their first title since 2017. In the semifinal, they defeated defending champions France 34-26 and head into the final with an unchanged starting lineup after an impressive performance. "Every child in New Zealand who has ever picked up a rugby ball dreams of this moment," says the New Zealand team coach. South Africa has one title to their name from 2012, which they won precisely against New Zealand. In the semifinal, they dominated Argentina 48-24 and reached the final for the first time s...

  Mumbai will become the center of a global sports revolution. GMR Rugby Premier League 2025, the first franchise league in sevens rugby on the planet, kicks off June 15 at Mumbai Football Arena. Following the model of cricket's successful IPL, comes a groundbreaking project that could forever change the face of rugby in Asia and worldwide. Six dynamic teams, 30 international stars, and a vision to create a new sporting powerhouse in a country with 1.5 billion people - this is the essence of RPL. The league bets on fast, dynamic, and spectator-friendly seven-a-side rugby format that could replicate the phenomenal success of the Indian Premier League in cricket. Unique Format for a New Generation Rugby Premier League offers a completely new approach to the traditional sport. Six franchise teams representing Indian metropolises will play 34 matches during 15 intensive days (June 15-29). The unique game system features four-minute quarters, meaning a total of 22 minutes of play pe...