AN AYRSHIRE rugby star has triumphed in one of the biggest games of his career in the World Rugby u-20 Trophy final.

Jake Shearer was part of the Scotland team that defeated the USA 48-10, securing promotion to the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2025.

Scotland recorded three impressive wins, putting triple digits on Samoa and Hong Kong China before beating Japan 46-10 to secure their place in the final. 

Ayrshire Bulls prop Shearer helped his country to victory after starring for the Ayrshire Bulls last season.

He began playing rugby when he joined Cumnock Academy, and played with the East Ayrshire outfit until 2019 before moving to Ayr RFC.

In 2024, Jake progressed to the Ayr FOSROC Super Series side Ayrshire Bulls and made four appearances for the team.

He was part of the Ayr/Wellington boys' team that lifted the National Youth U18 Shield at BT Murrayfield with a 36-7 win over Melrose Wasps.

He came on in the 72nd minute of Wednesday's final against the USA, replacing Ollie Blyth-Lafferty.