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Saturday 3 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Under-20

All time
# gripping
England hold on for U20 Grand Slam despite ferocious Irish effort
Defence wins Championships and England’s withstood a St Patrick’s Day onslaught.
# Dogged
Ireland U20 made to work for semi-final spot by resolute 14-man Georgia
Nigel Carolan’s men had 72 minutes with a one-man advantage, but a hefty Georgia resistance was difficult to break down.
# wolfpuppies
Munster man Kiernan captains Ireland U20 side looking to seal top spot in pool
The centre is one of four sons of former internationals in the Wolfpup starting XV tomorrow.
# Opportunity
After a year with Western Force, Boomer called in as injury replacement for Ireland U20s
The Ballymena man’s gain is due to an ankle injury suffered by UCD’s Will Connors.
# Under-20
O'Brien putting pedigree from out-half and Westmeath GAA to use on Ireland's wing
Mullingar’s U20 rugby international has not severed ties with Gaelic Football entirely just yet.
# good vintage
20:20 hindsight: Jones, Healy, Earls, Cave and the extra special crop who took a Grand Slam in '07
The U20 Six Nations didn’t know what hit it when the class of ’07 came along.
# wolfpuppies
Ireland U20s blown away by Wales, England set up World Cup final against New Zealand
Nigel Carolan’s men were 22 – 0 behind at half-time, but battled back with two second half tries.
# strong as ox
One Aussie out-half absolutely destroyed and 15 of the best tries from the U20 World Cup
Getting caught in possession by a prop is never good news.
# U20s
Pain of defeat and big voices the driving force behind 'the new' Sean O'Brien
The under 20 lock has a big name, but is building a big reputation of his own.
# Umbrella-ella-ella
Here's Your Lovely Day For A Game Of Rugby Pic of the Day
Looks like much more fun up on the Funderland ferris wheel.
# wolf pups
Under 20s: Nerveless Daly kick gives Ireland dramatic win over 14-man England
The Grand Slam champions almost held on for a gritty win despite Ross Moriarty’s 23rd minute red card.
# Heineken Cup
Marmion puts hero-worship to one side as he trumps Yachvili
The 20-year-old scrum-half was instrumental in Connacht’s 22-14 win over Biarritz.
# Pro12
JJ Hanrahan hungry for more action with Munster after senior debut
The promising out-half replaced Ronan O’Gara in his side’s home win over Dragons at Thomond Park.
# winning with kids
Kicking on: Ruddock names squad for Junior World Championships
After a likely appearance in the Heineken Cup final, Paddy Jackson will return to the juniors this summer.
# Done Deal
Pastures new: Kearney confirmed as new Ireland manager
The ex-Leinster Under-20 official will replace Paul McNaughton in the position.