New Zealand national under-21 rugby union team

New Zealand

Union	New Zealand Rugby Union
Team kit Change kit
World Cup
Best result	Champions 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004

The New Zealand Under 21's rugby union team was a national representative team for players aged under-21. In 2008, in accordance with new IRB rule, the New Zealand Under 21s and the Under 19s were both permanently replaced by the New Zealand Under 20s for the inaugural 2008 IRB Junior World Championship.

History

New Zealand Under 21 (formerly Colts) was first selected in 1955 and played annually until 2007. The Under 21's enjoyed success on the world stage, winning SANZAR/UAR tournaments and world titles in:

• 2000
• 2001
• 2003
• 2004

External links

• New Zealand Teams website