NextGenLive: NextGen Brand Refresh for 2025/26 Season | Multi-Sport Automated Coverage Introduced

With a fresh school year and a fresh season, comes a fresh look as NextGenXV becomes NextGenLive. The move represents a subtle shift, reflecting the increasing amount of live coverage across multiple sports here at NextGenLive and also the introduction of our automated production services following the acquisition of the company by Sportway Media Group. […]
U18 International Series: Team of the Series | South Africa Dominate after Superb Series

With the conclusion of the U18 International Series it is time to name our Team of the Series, and what a challenge it has proved to be. Each side had some exceptional performances. South Africa were, clearly, outstanding, but their A side proved almost as adept themselves. Meanwhile France were also superb and South Africa’s […]
U18 International Series: Dominant Performances light up Boland Landbou | Round 2 Review

After a pretty close set of games in the opening Round of the U18 International Series on Friday, Tuesday’s Round 2 saw some terrific performances yield strong victories. It was a day to remember for the hosts, South Africa and South Africa A, who both recorded dominant victories, while France were also outstanding, bouncing […]
U18 International Series: XV to Watch | The Potential Stars of the 2025 Series

With the U18 International Series beginning tomorrow, where South Africa U18 and South Africa U18 A will host England, France, Georgia, and Ireland, our build up continues. The final piece in the build-up is our XV to Watch. Fifteen players, three from each nation, that we think could light the tournament up. As a […]
U18 International Series: Five to Watch | England U18

The U18 International Series gets underway on Friday and Durbanville High School in South Africa, with England, France, Georgia, and Ireland hosted by South Africa and South Africa A. As part of the NextGenXV build-up to the series, yesterday we picked out our Five to Watch from South Africa, and today we pick out […]
U18 International Series: 2025 Preview | Five Nations and Six Teams set to compete

The 2025 U18 International Series begins on Friday, with England, France, Georgia, and Ireland all heading to South Africa. Hosts South Africa will contribute two teams to the series, with the South Africa U18 and South Africa U18 A sides both competing. Each of the six teams will play three games each over three […]
U18 International Series: England Squad Named | Men’s Squad for South Africa Tour

England have named their 26-man squad for the Men’s 2025 U18 International Series in South Africa this August. England will face Georgia, France, and hosts South Africa across the tour, across three venues; Paarl Boys High School, Boland Landbou, and Paarl Gimnasium, on the 8th, 12th, and 16th August. Head Coach Jonathan Pendlebury and assistant […]
World Rugby U20 Championships: 5 Talking Points You May Have Missed | A Tournament to Remember

5 Talking Points from the World Rugby U20 Championship you might have missed? After three fantastic weeks of action, the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championships are over, South Africa have won their second title, defending champions England finished 6th, Ireland struggled, and some big changes were announced for 2026. 1. What can explain the southern […]
World Rugby U20 Championship: 2025 Finals Round | Review

South Africa secured their first World Rugby U20 Championship in thirteen years on Saturday, defeating the tournament’s most successful side, New Zealand, in the process. All twelve sides in the competition were in rankings final (1-12) and all twelve, it was announced prior to the games, will return to next year’s expanded tournament in […]
World Rugby U20 Championship 2025: Team of the Tournament | Who Makes Yours?

After an epic 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship and much internal debate, the NextGenXV Team of the Tournament has been decided. As ever though, we would love to hear your thoughts on who’s in our team and who you would have had in yours, and who you would have as your player of the tournament! […]