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- ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2 July 2021). "Oceania U20's Championship postponed". rugby.com.au. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021.
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- ↑ "Rugby Australia suspends professional pathway competitions". rugby.com.au. 23 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021.
- ↑ Deo, Rohit (9 April 2021). "2021 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy cancelled". The Fiji Times. Archived from the original on 25 June 2021.
- ↑ "Covid cancels Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy". Radio New Zealand. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021.