England U19 Men will face Scotland U19s at Percy Park RFC, North Shields, this April as part of their spring programme of fixtures. The match is scheduled for 14:00 BST on Saturday 26th April, and is the second match to be announced for the U19 Men in 2025. The Men’s Pathway side also welcome Japan U19 to Cambridge Rugby’s Ellgia Fields on Saturday 22nd March.
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The U19 Men side serves as an avenue for England Rugby pathway players to develop their skillsets with meaningful gametime on the international circuit, with fixtures also giving valuable minutes to players then eligible for U20 selection in the World Rugby U20 Championship. In 2024, England U19 Men suffered a narrow, 24-21 reverse at the hands of France at Doncaster Knights’ Castle Park before a comfortable 40-10 win away to Italy.
Andy Titterrell, U20 Men’s assistant coach, will lead the U19 Men’s programme once again this spring following on from a recent 57-13 victory over Scotland at U20 level in Round 3 of the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Titterrell will be supported throughout with a combination of U18 and U20 Men’s coaches and staff to be confirmed in due course.
England U18 Men faced Scotland at Percy Park RFC in 2007, finishing 5-5, as part of preparations for the Rugby Europe U18 Championships.
Andy Titterrell said: “Having another Men’s Pathway fixture in the North East is an exciting prospect following on from a great week in Newcastle with the U20s, capped off with a fantastic win. The support we received from local rugby fans and media was incredibly encouraging and as a group, we anticipate another great trip.
“With our spring programme starting to take shape, it’s important to reemphasise the significance of these games in creating further opportunities for players who have progressed from the U18 Men’s side.
“Five of the U19 Men’s starting XV that travelled to Italy last April went on to earn caps in the World Rugby U20 Championships in South Africa. The opportunity for development, and to impress whilst doing so, is clear for these players.”
Percy Park RFC Chairman Tim Walker said: ‘‘As a grassroots rugby club, we pride ourselves on youth development to support our club and the wider game of rugby. We welcome the opportunity to host this U19 international at Percy Park RFC and hope that you can bring your friends and family to enjoy what is sure to be a fantastic day.”
England U19 Men’s confirmed 2025 fixtures
Saturday 22nd March – England U19 Men vs. Japan U19 – 14:00 GMT kick-off
Saturday 26th April – England U19 Men vs. Scotland U19 – 14:00 BST kick-off
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England last won the Six Nations in 2020, in what was a crowning achievement during the Eddie Jones era. Coming off the back of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final heartbreak, England bounced back to win their seventh Six Nations title since the competition's Italian expansion in 2000.
England secured the trophy with a win in Rome, as they handed Italy a one-sided 34-5 bonus point defeat. We are challenging you to remember who started for England that day, as the match was played in front of an empty stadium during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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