[1] Twelve nations played in the tournament, with matches hosted by Parma, Viadana, Calvisano and Cremona, host city of the final match.

England went into the tournament as the two-time defending champions after they successfully defended their title in the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship (as the tournament was known through 2014).

New Zealand won the title after a 21–16 win against England in the final.

The following teams participated in the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship: The following officials oversaw the thirty matches:[4][5][6]

The playing schedule and pools were announced on 25 November 2014.