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# U20 RUGBY

Last year
2022
# U20 Six Nations
Murphy makes four changes to Ireland U20s team to play France
Ireland take on France in Aix-en-Provence on Friday.
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Feb 10th 2022, 8:24 AM
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# Snapped Up
Ireland U20 centre Kelly signs with Leicester Tigers
The 18-year-old has played in a powerful Ireland U20 midfield alongside Hayden Hyde this year.
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Apr 10th 2020, 3:36 PM
# rethink
World Rugby cancel U20 World Cup, considering alternative to 7s Olympic qualifier
The uncertainty surrounding the Olympic Games means that the June repechage tournament for 7s rugby remains under review.
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Mar 20th 2020, 2:47 PM
# U20 RUGBY
A visit to Willie Mullins' yard among lessons lapped up by Noel McNamara
The U20 head coach picked up a personal gong this week, but is quick to deflect praise towards a team who could have easily been celebrating under different circumstances this weekend.
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Mar 14th 2020, 6:30 AM
# on ice
U20 title charge left in limbo as Ireland await call on France fixture
Noel McNamara’s men have every right to expect their match to be called off, but can’t afford to stop preparing to face France.
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Mar 10th 2020, 6:47 AM
# raw talent
U20 centre Dan Kelly well-equipped for whirlwind rise
The 18-year-old had pedigree in football, golf and rugby league before joining Noel McNamara’s squad for the Six Nations.
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Mar 7th 2020, 6:00 AM
# 6 Nations
Exhilarating Ireland U20s tear into England for bonus point win
Noel McNamara’s were in sublime form as they scored six tries in Northampton.
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Feb 21st 2020, 9:50 PM
# energy within
U20s working to create their own momentum on tough away trip
After feeling the full benefit of home support against Scotland and Wales, the Grand Slam winners will put their streak on the line in England.
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Feb 20th 2020, 6:45 AM
# bandon baller
'Very driven, very focused. He’ll go a long way': U20 star Crowley earning extra attention
The Ireland U20 out-half has mental steel as a foundation for his impressive skills.
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Feb 15th 2020, 7:00 AM
# ramp up
Ireland U20 flanker Hernan ready to mix it with the big boys in Cork camp
The open training sessions rarely pass without a marker being laid on one side or the other.
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Feb 12th 2020, 7:00 AM
# 6 Nations
Ireland U20s won't be overawed ahead of clash with seniors and England
Noel McNamara is keen to prep his side to play without the benefit of a supportive home crowd.
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Feb 10th 2020, 8:21 AM
# 10 out of 10
Barnstorming Stewart pushes Ireland to bonus point-win over Wales
Openside Mark Hernan scored early and late in the first-half to keep Ireland well clear of the Welsh threat.
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Feb 7th 2020, 9:17 PM
# practice makes perfect
50 passes a night put Finlay on the U20 fast track
The Ulster academy 9 took his lead from Aaron Smith after a relatively late start to his rugby path.
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Feb 6th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Backlash
U20s braced for 'seismic physical battle' against wounded Welsh
Ireland U20 assistant coach Kieran Campbell is bracing his squad for a Welsh backlash.
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Feb 4th 2020, 7:15 AM
# U20 RUGBY
AIL influence serves Ireland U20s well as McNamara looks for more
“Without it, the 20s would be in serious strife”
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Feb 3rd 2020, 6:45 AM
# Room to improve
McNamara eyes areas Crowley can 'tighten up' after show-stopping try
The out-half’s try was a ‘killer’ for Scotland on the stroke of half-time.
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Feb 1st 2020, 2:26 AM
# jack in the box
Sensational Crowley try helps Ireland to winning start in U20 Six Nations
Both sides earned bonus points, but the Cork Con playmaker ensured the defending champions were a cut above.
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Jan 31st 2020, 9:18 PM
# next gen
Cork Con's Crowley starts at 10 as Ireland U20s begin Grand Slam defence
Noel McNamara has picked five of last year’s crop to start this year’s Six Nations, all in the pack.
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Jan 30th 2020, 10:05 AM
# tall timber
U20 lock Ahern grateful for Holland influence aiding his rapid rise
The vastly experienced Munster lock is an invaluable source of information for the Waterford man.
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Jan 25th 2020, 6:45 AM
# U20 RUGBY
From Exile to Ireland U20: McNulty another example of IQ recruitment value
Born and raised in Bath, the exciting Connacht back is set to aid Ireland in the U20 Six Nations
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Jan 24th 2020, 6:30 AM
# Teenage Kicks
Ulsterman McCann ready to lead Ireland U20 with a little help from his friends
The 19-year-old carries experience of last year’s Grand Slam and World Cup campaign in among a new crop of talent.
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Jan 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM
# Green shoots
Brilliant and bloody-minded U20s deliver wealth of promise
Noel McNamara’s men were more than boys of summer.
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Jun 23rd 2019, 8:43 AM
# royal bleus
France secure back-to-back U20 World Cups after tight tussle with Wallabies
Louis Carbonel held his nerve to settle an exciting final.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 10:32 PM
# U20 World Cup
Early black-out proves costly as Ireland U20 fall to New Zealand
Ryan Baird’s try was the stand-out moment as Ireland had to battle from 26 down against New Zealand.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 8:06 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v New Zealand, World Rugby U20 Championship
The U20 World Cup can’t end without sorting out the 7th-place play-off and we’re going minute-by-minute.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 4:34 PM
# U20 RUGBY
England U20 centre given six-week ban for biting Ireland's Dylan Tierney-Martin
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be without one hard-hitting back row for Saturday’s clash with Ireland.
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Jun 20th 2019, 3:02 PM
# Never Say Die
Immense Ireland U20 comeback effort falls just short against England
New Zealand await Ireland after a last-gasp try swung the match England’s way.
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Jun 17th 2019, 10:24 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Italy, World Rugby U20 Championship
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland aimed to close out their pool campaign with a win.
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Jun 12th 2019, 1:30 PM
# U20 World Cup
Ireland U20s patched up and pushing for semi-final place
A big bonus point win over Italy would keep semi-final hopes alive, but the Azzurrini will not be easily swatted aside.
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Jun 12th 2019, 7:00 AM
# U20 World Cup
England U20 made to sweat before sealing nervy win over Italy
Italy twice fought their way to a nine-point lead.
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Jun 8th 2019, 10:49 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Australia, World Rugby U20 Championship
We’re going minute-by-minute as Ireland aim to build on their brilliant opening day win over England.
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Jun 8th 2019, 1:30 PM
# injury toll
Sean French ruled out of rest of U20 World Cup as Ireland hold firm for Australia clash
Fullback Iwan Hughes will also head for home as Leinster duo Max O’Reilly and Aaron O’Sullivan are called to Argentina.
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Jun 7th 2019, 1:15 PM
# Young Guns
Flying Fijians, excellent England and the best tries from the U20 World Cup
There were no shortage of tries to pick from in the opening round of the U20 Championship.
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Jun 6th 2019, 12:20 PM
# Up and Running
Ireland hit England for six to grab sensational victory in U20 World Cup opener
David McCann, Jake Flannery, Stewart Moore, Ben Healy and John Hodnett all crossed as Ireland secured another impressive win over England.
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Jun 4th 2019, 9:39 PM
# long way south
Early starts, dark arts and McNamara's long winter: Ireland U20s ready for England
Victory over England was the first giant step towards the U20 Grand Slam, but momentum will have to be built all over again.
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May 31st 2019, 6:45 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Wales U20 v Ireland U20, Grand Slam decider
Noel McNamara’s men went to Wales with the title already in the bag. We followed their bid to complete the clean sweep.
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Mar 15th 2019, 6:05 PM
# more to come
McNamara hails inner calm and outward character of champion U20s with focus trained on Grand Slam
‘There are very few people in the history of Irish rugby who have managed to win a Grand Slam.’
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Mar 9th 2019, 5:00 AM
# found his calling
Towering Ryan relishing the 'dirty work' against France
The lock is proving to be an expert line-out caller for Noel McNamara’s side.
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Mar 6th 2019, 7:30 AM
# young bucc
Ex-Roscommon minor Murray intent on delivering major prize for Ireland U20
‘We know we’re not the biggest team, but we’re a smart team.’
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Mar 3rd 2019, 9:06 AM
# U20 RUGBY
'We’re keen on playing with pace and moving England around as much as we possibly can'
Cork plays host to Ireland’s next generation against the might of England tonight.
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Feb 1st 2019, 2:06 AM
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