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2005 Under 21 Rugby World Championship

2005 Under 21 Rugby World Championship
Tournament details
Host nation  Argentina
Date 9–25 June 2005
No. of nations 12
Final positions
Champions  South Africa
Runner-up  Australia
Third place  New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played 30
2004 Scotland
2006 France

The 2005 Under-21 Rugby World Championship took place in Argentina between 9 June and 25 June 2005. The 2005 championship was the fourth contested. This championship saw South Africa win the final over Australia 24–20.

The following 12 teams participated in the 2005 Under-21 Rugby World Championship.

The 12 teams were split into four groups of three teams. After all pool matches teams are ranked by total match points. Four group winners qualify for the semi-finals and bottom eight enter play-offs for positions 5–8 and 9–12.

25 June, South Africa 24–20 Australia Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza


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