The 2019 World Rugby U20 Trophy was the twelfth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, second-tier world championship.

The event was held at the Estádio Martins Pereira in São José dos Campos from 9 until 21 July and was organized by rugby's governing body, World Rugby.

[1] A total of eight teams played in the tournament.

The host  Brazil and the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship relegation country  Japan qualified automatically.

The remaining six countries qualified through a qualification process in regional competitions (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania).