# Young Guns

This year

2023

# Young Guns

Limerick open Munster U20 hurling title defence with win over Waterford

The reigning champions finished up four-point winners at the Fraher Field.

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Mar 25th 2023, 4:25 PM

Last year

2022

# Green shoots

Ireland U19s open Euro qualifying campaign on a high with 6-0 rout

Mark O’Mahony scored a hat-trick against Gibraltar.

10.9k

Sep 21st 2022, 6:19 PM

# Prospects

'Very impressive' - Munster's young guns show their potential in pre-season

18-year-old academy back row Ruadhán Quinn scored a powerful try against Gloucester.

12.0k

Aug 30th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Young Guns

'It has been a great honour to lead the lads and they should all be very proud of themselves'

Reuben Crothers praised his Irish U20 team-mates after their big win over Scotland.

10.6k

Jul 12th 2022, 8:37 PM

# Young Guns

Jack Wilshere returns to Arsenal in coaching role

The 30-year-old announced his retirement last week, and has been appointed head coach of the club’s under-18s.

5.1k

Jul 11th 2022, 8:15 PM

# Young Guns

Leinster confirm seven new Academy players

Ben Brownlee, James Culhane, Aitzol Arenzana-King, Diarmuid Mangan, Rory McGuire, Sam Prendergast and Charlie Tector all join ahead of the 2022/23 season.

18.3k

Jul 8th 2022, 1:03 PM

# Young Guns

Dillon fears 'sting in the Galway tail' as Mayo chase All-Ireland minor glory

The neighbours face off in the first-ever all-Connacht national final

5.9k

Jul 7th 2022, 4:55 PM

All time

# Talent

'This is a small crowd for Pat, he's played in Croke Park in front of 50,000!'

Munster academy boss Ian Costello was proud of the young players’ impact in Coventry.

22.7k

Dec 13th 2021, 7:10 AM

# pathway

'The young lads were so calm and composed.. it was a unique opportunity'

Munster academy boss Ian Costello deserves major credit for his role in the past fortnight.

16.0k

Dec 12th 2021, 8:10 PM

# fresh faces

Who are the 12 new young guns in Munster's matchday squad for Wasps?

Five players will make their debuts in the starting XV, with a further seven uncapped players on the bench.

20.4k

Dec 10th 2021, 3:09 PM

# Mugsy

Tyrone legend Owen Mulligan added to Red Hand U20 management team

‘Owen will be a welcome boost to the management team. Tyrone are glad to have him on board.’

3.7k

Sep 27th 2021, 10:46 AM

# Young Guns

Dublin and Meath set up Leinster minor football final showdown

They overcame Kildare and Louth this afternoon.

10.2k

Jul 24th 2021, 2:38 PM

# oh to be a rossie

Roscommon crowned Connacht U20 champions after impressive win over Mayo

The Rossies were 2-11 to 1-7 winners at MacHale Park.

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Jul 21st 2021, 10:45 PM

# Young Guns

Galway overcome Kilkenny to set up decider with Dublin

A super first-half showing from Jeffrey Lynskey’s men meant that, try as they might, Kilkenny were just unable to recover.

12.8k

Jul 20th 2021, 9:32 PM

# Young Guns

Laverty, Clarke and Boylan's Down U20s set up Ulster final showdown against Monaghan

The Mournemen saw off Fermanagh tonight, while Donnach Swinburne’s hat-trick was decisive as Monaghan beat Donegal.

5.5k

Jul 16th 2021, 10:55 PM

# Young Guns

Donegal end Tyrone's three-in-a-row bid and set up Ulster semi-final clash with Monaghan

Down and Fermanagh also won their respective Ulster U20 football quarter-finals tonight.

7.7k

Jul 9th 2021, 10:50 PM

# 6n

Ireland U20s ring the changes as they 'bid to bounce back' against Italy in Cardiff

Powerful Munster back row Daniel Okeke earns his first start of the campaign in one of nine switches.

4.3k

Jul 6th 2021, 3:03 PM

# Young Guns

Euro 2020: Five young players to watch

A look at five young players who will be out to make their mark at the Euros.

8.6k

Jun 9th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Young Guns

Ireland underage trio on target, as Bohemians' resurgence continues

Dawson Devoy, Ross Tierney and Andy Lyons were all on target as the Gypsies beat Waterford.

4.7k

May 29th 2021, 7:41 PM

# Young Guns

Changes to Ireland U21 squad as Getafe youngster Finn drops out

With three friendlies on the agenda, Jim Crawford’s side arrived in Marbella yesterday.

8.0k

May 28th 2021, 11:09 AM

# Bright Futures

On our radar! 10 young ladies football and camogie players to watch in 2021

You’ll be hearing a lot about these rising stars when inter-county action returns.

9.9k

Mar 7th 2021, 9:00 AM

# Young Guns

'These are guys we've all earmarked but we've got to make sure they're ready'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell said he can’t rush promising young players into Test rugby.

15.2k

Feb 19th 2021, 7:45 AM

# big calls

Form of exciting young guns makes for lengthy Munster selection meetings

The likes of Craig Casey, Ben Healy, and Gavin Coombes have been putting their hands up.

10.2k

Dec 10th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Setback

'He will be a real loss' - Munster's Matt Gallagher set for shoulder surgery

The province have welcomed back their Ireland internationals for Sunday’s clash with Harlequins.

10.5k

Dec 9th 2020, 1:41 PM

# Young Guns

McFarland's investment in youth has already paid off for Ulster

Six wins from six so far this season is indicative of the progress Ulster have made under Dan McFarland. They face Scarlets this evening.

5.6k

Nov 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM

# Young Guns

'You've got the older players coming back and wondering, 'Am I being rested now or have I lost my place?''

Cillian O’Connor says Mayo’s new wave of youngsters have been a breath of fresh air for the squad.

12.2k

Oct 28th 2020, 3:13 PM

# Young Guns

Ulster's potential-rich 10-12-13 combo deliver 'really exciting' display

Michael Lowry, Stewart Moore, and James Hume impressed against Benetton.

7.6k

Oct 5th 2020, 6:01 PM

# Young Guns

Provincial academies to compete with Ireland 7s in new IRFU tournaments

The provinces’ A teams will also compete in a series of fixtures starting in September.

5.5k

Jul 9th 2020, 5:17 PM

# Young Guns

'We were seven Irishmen taking on the world - Brady was our Platini’

This is half-forgotten story of how seven Irish footballers and their Irish manager went on a three-month adventure that ended up with Arsenal becoming one of the best teams in Europe.

38.2k

Mar 7th 2020, 8:24 AM