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France sweep to bonus-point win on a tough night for the Ireland U20s
Riche Murphy’s men struggled to compete with a superb French team.
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Riche Murphy’s men struggled to compete with a superb French team.
Head coach Richie Murphy is missing a number of key players as his squad prepare for a challenging tournament in Italy.
Ireland head coach Richie Murphy joked post-game that he was more worried about his side becoming fatigued from ping pong than from rugby.
Ireland will win the grand slam if they beat Scotland next week.
Ireland play Italy on Friday as they look to make it three wins from three in the U20 Six Nations.
The Ireland U20s had a thrilling win over France last weekend.
Richie Murphy’s side are three points clear at the top of the U20 Six Nations table after a big win on the road.
Ben Brownlee crossed for a late try before Charlie Tector slotted the match-winning conversion.
The loosehead is one of only four players in the current squad who also featured in last year’s championship.
The 19-year-old is the son of former Connacht wing Mike, who also won an All-Ireland U21 football title with Offaly in 1988.
Richie Murphy’s side head to France this week after thrashing Wales in their opening fixture of the U20 Six Nations.
Richie Murphy’s team kick-off their campaign against Wales in Cork next Friday.
Head coach Richie Murphy ‘very lucky’ to bring in three coaches ahead of 2022 campaign.
Richie Murphy’s side take on France in Cardiff today.
The Ireland U20s play their final match of the 2021 U20 Six Nations tomorrow.
Ireland’s defeat is their first in 11 games in the Under 20s Six Nations championship.
The Ulster player is in his second season with the Ireland U20s.
Richie Murphy’s side are back in action on Thursday in Cardiff.
The sides meet in Cardiff tomorrow evening at 8pm.
Ireland Under 20 coach Richie Murphy has reacted to the news that promising centre Dan Kelly has switched allegiance from Ireland to England.
Ireland Under 20 coach Richie Murphy is positive about the talent coming through at underage level ahead of this year’s Six Nations.
Richie Murphy has included several players with senior provincial experience.
22-year-old Irish wing Angus Kernohan is now playing with Ealing in the English Championship.
The northern province’s young guns showed their quality again last Friday night.
Noel McNamara leaves after a successful tenure that included the 2019 Grand Slam.
The 29-year-old helped his native province to their Pro12 title in 2016.
Many of Noel McNamara’s young squad are already making progress with their provinces.
Zack McCall’s six years with Ulster ended without the hooker making a senior appearance.
The 20-year-old Leinster second row possesses remarkable athleticism.
Hayden Hyde is now lighting it up with the U20s after rejecting the RFU’s approach to switch allegiance.
There was a superb example of improvisation from Enya Maguire in last night’s win over Croatia.
The Shannon RFC scrum-half is an exciting prospect.
The 18-year-old France number eight was clearly targeted by Noel McNamara’s charges.
Having guided Glenstal Abbey to their first-ever Munster Senior Schools Cup success, the out-half wants to make his mark for Ireland U20s.
England, Australia and Italy await in this summer’s tournament.
Noel McNamara’s men take on Italy in Rieti this evening.
The 19-year-old flyer scored a brilliant try against Scotland a fortnight ago.
Billy Scannell, Callum Reid, Ben Healy and Ronan Watters are hoping to win their first caps.
19-year-old openside flanker Scott Penny has already made four senior starts for Leinster.