# U20s

This year

2023

# Decider

Regardless of what happens today, the future is bright for these U20s

Richie Murphy’s exciting team face France in the World Rugby U20 Championship final.

3.6k

Jul 14th 2023, 6:15 AM

# future is bright

'They're probably getting a little bit excited in relation to what we can do'

The Ireland U20s have impressed with their smart, inventive rugby at the World Championship.

5.9k

Jul 8th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Resilient

'The guys showed great character' - Murphy proud of his Ireland U20s

Next up for this exciting Irish team is hosts South Africa in the semi-finals.

12.9k

Jul 7th 2023, 5:49 PM

# Final Four

Ireland U20s to face South Africa in World Cup semi-finals

Richie Murphy’s side booked their spot amid a comprehensive win over Fiji earlier today.

13.5k

Jul 4th 2023, 9:02 PM

# Team Named

Richie Murphy names Ireland U20 team for World Cup opener against England

Gus McCarthy to captain the squad after successful Six Nations Grand Slam in March.

8.9k

Jun 22nd 2023, 12:49 PM

# Take a Bow

'We really clicked' - Praise for Ireland U20s after thrashing Scotland

However, Richie Murphy knows there is a sterner challenge coming next week when they face England.

9.2k

Mar 11th 2023, 12:32 PM

# Young blood

'He’s told me that his dream is to play with Ireland' - Anagu one to watch for U20s

Richie Murphy is delighted to have Ike Anagu on board for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations.

9.0k

Jan 19th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Fixture Details

Ireland to begin U20 Six Nations defence away to Wales

Richie Murphy’s side won the Grand Slam earlier this year.

3.0k

Sep 27th 2022, 3:29 PM

# U20s

'Sam decided he wanted it' - Murphy lauds Prendergast's winning kick

The Ireland U20s out-half kicked a long-range penalty to help his side past England.

8.6k

Jul 6th 2022, 7:36 AM

# Summer series

Ireland U20 head coach Murphy disappointed with their carelessness in possession

His side suffered a 33-24 defeat to South Africa in Verona last night.

4.9k

Jun 30th 2022, 10:37 AM

# Ready to go

Ireland name team for Summer Series opener against France

Ulster back-row Reuben Crothers will captain the side.

12.4k

Jun 23rd 2022, 7:37 PM

All time

# Podcast

Rugby Weekly Extra: Ireland reach the Olympics and the U20s show potential

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella broke down the weekend’s action on today’s pod for members of The42.

1.4k

Jun 21st 2021, 12:41 PM

# Pushed Back

Men's Six Nations to go ahead but Women's and U20 championships postponed

However, organisers insist the Men’s competition will go ahead as planned in the coming months.

18.7k

Updated

Jan 13th 2021, 3:03 PM

# U20s

Dublin see off Faithful’s challenge to reach semis

The Dubs won today’s Leinster U20 hurling quarter-final on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-16.

7.8k

Dec 12th 2020, 1:46 PM

# Future Focus

'The three of them undoubtedly have the repertoire, the talent and the knowledge of the game'

Louise Galvin on the importance of the country’s first-ever women’s U20 team and its star-studded coaching ticket.

4.9k

Nov 4th 2020, 7:38 PM

# U20s

'It's a huge jump going from U18s to senior. There's a massive issue with drop-out'

Rugby Academy Ireland plans to put together the country’s first-ever national U20 team.

4.5k

Oct 5th 2020, 3:30 PM

# Off

World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy set to be cancelled

The competition was scheduled to take place in Northern Italy this summer.

3.5k

Mar 19th 2020, 12:17 PM

# as it stands

Six Nations confirm Wales-Scotland clash to go ahead as planned

There is uncertainty surrounding Ireland’s U20 and Women’s fixtures against France.

3.7k

Mar 9th 2020, 1:52 PM

# 6 Nations

'Sky is the limit' for U20 lock Thomas Ahern

Forwards coach Colm Tucker also says the young side took huge benefit from their brush with the seniors.

8.1k

Feb 18th 2020, 6:00 AM

# future stars

Ireland U20s drawn with back-to-back winners France in World Championship

Noel McNamara’s latest crop of promising young players will also face Argentina and Japan.

6.6k

Jan 14th 2020, 11:21 AM

# Young Guns

Reigning champions Kerry and Cork name sides for Munster U20 football final

Tomorrow night’s decider throws in at 7.30pm at Páirc Uí Rinn.

16.7k

Jul 17th 2019, 10:22 PM

# U20s

'It's exciting working with these players - the sky's the limit for them'

Noel McNamara’s Ireland U20s are two from two in the Six Nations.

10.9k

Feb 11th 2019, 7:00 PM

# not ideal

TV slot clash means Ireland Women will play at 5pm on a Friday

The IRFU says a Sunday kick-off was not viable due to a possible four-day turnaround between games.

5.5k

Nov 6th 2018, 3:46 PM

# Big Jack

Jack O'Sullivan powers Ireland U20s to bonus point win over Scotland

The powerful Munster number eight ran in two of Ireland’s four tries.

12.0k

Mar 9th 2018, 9:08 PM

# Team news

Ireland U20s make 7 changes ahead of Scotland clash

Noel McNamara’s side have also made one positional switch.

6.7k

Mar 7th 2018, 6:00 PM

# tryfest

Ireland U20s come up just short in wild Donnybrook encounter with Wales

There were 11 tries in a frenetic game in Dublin.

10.7k

Feb 23rd 2018, 9:07 PM

# U20s

Ireland focus on fast start in bid to get Six Nations back on track against Italy

Noel McNamara’s side are in action at Donnybrook this evening.

3.0k

Feb 9th 2018, 7:05 AM

# U20s

Second-half fightback sees Ireland come close but they begin with defeat in Bordeaux

The hosts ultimately proved too hot to handle as Noel McNamara’s men found form in the second 40.

17.0k

Feb 2nd 2018, 10:14 PM

# Ready to go

Munster and Ireland legend Paul O'Connell set for new coaching role

The former player will work as an assistant with the Ireland U20s.

35.5k

Dec 20th 2017, 10:26 AM

# History makers

'A massive step' - Shannon RFC to field first-ever U20 women's team in Ireland

They’ll make their bow next Wednesday week.

4.7k

Nov 17th 2017, 6:30 PM

# sorcery

Let's not underestimate the frankly unbelievable scores from Italy U20s yesterday

Massimo Cioffi had the ball on a string in Georgia yesterday.

7.5k

Jun 1st 2017, 2:26 PM

# heartbreak in wales

Ireland U20s Six Nations hopes dealt a blow against the Welsh

The U20s suffered a 41-27 defeat in Eirias Park this evening.

10.3k

Mar 11th 2017, 9:13 PM

# power sharing

Nash holds captaincy despite Kelly return to Ireland U20 midfield

Utility back Jack Kelly had been named captain before the tournament kicked off, but injury has forced ‘the armband’ to be passed along.

6.2k

Mar 9th 2017, 11:09 AM

# Injury news

Captain's curse strikes again as stand-in U20s skipper likely to miss rest of Six Nations

Connacht forward Cillian Gallagher could be out for six weeks with a shoulder injury.

6.1k

Feb 21st 2017, 6:30 AM

# Below The Belt

The 12-year cycle omen, Frexit and all your Comments of the Week

And in other news, Ballyhahill for the World Cup!

5.0k

Jun 25th 2016, 10:30 AM

# wolfpups

5 men who made all the difference as Ireland U20s roared back from 17 down to beat Wales

Five excellent performances from four proud provinces.

13.2k

Jun 7th 2016, 7:53 PM

# Thriller

Ireland U20s overcome awful start to claim thrilling one-point win against Wales

Nigel Carolan’s side had to dig deep but eventually came good against the Grand Slam winners.

12.3k

Jun 7th 2016, 7:35 PM

LIVE

Ireland v Wales, World Rugby U20 Championship

We went minute-by-minute as Nigel Carolan’s Wolfpups got their tournament underway. It was dramatic.

Jun 7th 2016, 7:14 PM Wales running from their own 22, more tackles pouring out of green jerseys. Astounding effort from the Wolfpuppies. FULL-TIME! Ireland 26 Wales 25 From 17 down to a win over the Grand Slam champions!

Jun 7th 2016, 7:09 PM TRY! Wales 25 Ireland 26 (Giles ’77)

Jun 7th 2016, 6:58 PM TRY! Ireland 26 Wales 20 (Stockdale ’68)

36.9k

Jun 7th 2016, 5:20 PM

# Prospects

3 players who stood out in Ireland U20s’ Six Nations win over Scotland

Cillian Gallagher, Adam McBurney and Andrew Porter were impressive.

12.6k

Mar 18th 2016, 9:56 PM

# wolfpuppies

France prove too strong, too clinical for Ireland in JWC opener

Cian Kelleher’s first-half try was not built upon and Ireland slipped to defeat in this opening World Cup campaign match.

9.1k

Jun 2nd 2014, 8:25 AM