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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Chile |
| Dates | 15 April 2008 – 27 April 2008 |
| No. of nations | 8 |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |  Uruguay |
Runner-up  | Chile |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
The inaugural IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy was hosted by Chile in April 2008. The eight-team competition for national men under-20 sides is the second tier of the IRB Junior World Championship, which replaced the U19 & U21 World Championships.