# u20-rugby - Friday 10 April, 2020
# Snapped Up
# Snapped Up
The 18-year-old has played in a powerful Ireland U20 midfield alongside Hayden Hyde this year.
# u20-rugby - Friday 20 March, 2020
# Rethink
# Rethink
The uncertainty surrounding the Olympic Games means that the June repechage tournament for 7s rugby remains under review.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 14 March, 2020
# U20 RUGBY
# U20 RUGBY
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.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
# On Ice
# On Ice
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 7 March, 2020
# Raw Talent
# Raw Talent
The 18-year-old had pedigree in football, golf and rugby league before joining Noel McNamara’s squad for the Six Nations.
# u20-rugby - Friday 21 February, 2020
# 6 Nations
# 6 Nations
Noel McNamara’s were in sublime form as they scored six tries in Northampton.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 20 February, 2020
# Energy Within
# Energy Within
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 15 February, 2020
# Bandon Baller
# Bandon Baller
The Ireland U20 out-half has mental steel as a foundation for his impressive skills.
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
# Ramp Up
# Ramp Up
The open training sessions rarely pass without a marker being laid on one side or the other.
# u20-rugby - Monday 10 February, 2020
# 6 Nations
# 6 Nations
Noel McNamara is keen to prep his side to play without the benefit of a supportive home crowd.
# u20-rugby - Friday 7 February, 2020
# 10 Out Of 10
# 10 Out Of 10
Openside Mark Hernan scored early and late in the first-half to keep Ireland well clear of the Welsh threat.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 6 February, 2020
# Practice Makes Perfect
# Practice Makes Perfect
The Ulster academy 9 took his lead from Aaron Smith after a relatively late start to his rugby path.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
# Backlash
# Backlash
Ireland U20 assistant coach Kieran Campbell is bracing his squad for a Welsh backlash.
# u20-rugby - Monday 3 February, 2020
# U20 RUGBY
# U20 RUGBY
“Without it, the 20s would be in serious strife”
# u20-rugby - Saturday 1 February, 2020
# Room To Improve
# Room To Improve
The out-half’s try was a ‘killer’ for Scotland on the stroke of half-time.
# u20-rugby - Friday 31 January, 2020
# Jack In The Box
# Jack In The Box
Both sides earned bonus points, but the Cork Con playmaker ensured the defending champions were a cut above.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 30 January, 2020
# Next Gen
# Next Gen
Noel McNamara has picked five of last year’s crop to start this year’s Six Nations, all in the pack.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 25 January, 2020
# Tall Timber
# Tall Timber
The vastly experienced Munster lock is an invaluable source of information for the Waterford man.
# u20-rugby - Friday 24 January, 2020
# U20 RUGBY
# U20 RUGBY
Born and raised in Bath, the exciting Connacht back is set to aid Ireland in the U20 Six Nations
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 22 January, 2020
# Teenage Kicks
# Teenage Kicks
The 19-year-old carries experience of last year’s Grand Slam and World Cup campaign in among a new crop of talent.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 23 June, 2019
# Green Shoots
# Green Shoots
Noel McNamara’s men were more than boys of summer.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 22 June, 2019
# Royal Bleus
# Royal Bleus
Louis Carbonel held his nerve to settle an exciting final.
# U20 World Cup
# U20 World Cup
Ryan Baird’s try was the stand-out moment as Ireland had to battle from 26 down against New Zealand.
# Liveblog
# Liveblog
The U20 World Cup can’t end without sorting out the 7th-place play-off and we’re going minute-by-minute.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 20 June, 2019
# U20 RUGBY
# U20 RUGBY
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be without one hard-hitting back row for Saturday’s clash with Ireland.
# u20-rugby - Monday 17 June, 2019
# Never Say Die
# Never Say Die
New Zealand await Ireland after a last-gasp try swung the match England’s way.
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
# Liveblog
# Liveblog
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland aimed to close out their pool campaign with a win.
# U20 World Cup
# U20 World Cup
A big bonus point win over Italy would keep semi-final hopes alive, but the Azzurrini will not be easily swatted aside.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 8 June, 2019
# U20 World Cup
# U20 World Cup
Italy twice fought their way to a nine-point lead.
# Liveblog
# Liveblog
We’re going minute-by-minute as Ireland aim to build on their brilliant opening day win over England.
# u20-rugby - Friday 7 June, 2019
# Injury Toll
# Injury Toll
Fullback Iwan Hughes will also head for home as Leinster duo Max O’Reilly and Aaron O’Sullivan are called to Argentina.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 6 June, 2019
# Young Guns
# Young Guns
There were no shortage of tries to pick from in the opening round of the U20 Championship.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
# Up And Running
# Up And Running
David McCann, Jake Flannery, Stewart Moore, Ben Healy and John Hodnett all crossed as Ireland secured another impressive win over England.
# u20-rugby - Friday 31 May, 2019
# Long Way South
# Long Way South
Victory over England was the first giant step towards the U20 Grand Slam, but momentum will have to be built all over again.
# u20-rugby - Friday 15 March, 2019
# Liveblog
# Liveblog
Noel McNamara’s men went to Wales with the title already in the bag. We followed their bid to complete the clean sweep.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 9 March, 2019
# More To Come
# More To Come
‘There are very few people in the history of Irish rugby who have managed to win a Grand Slam.’
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 6 March, 2019
# Found His Calling
# Found His Calling
The lock is proving to be an expert line-out caller for Noel McNamara’s side.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 3 March, 2019
# Young Bucc
# Young Bucc
‘We know we’re not the biggest team, but we’re a smart team.’
# u20-rugby - Friday 1 February, 2019
# U20 RUGBY
# U20 RUGBY
Cork plays host to Ireland’s next generation against the might of England tonight.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 27 January, 2019
# Boyz II Men
# Boyz II Men
Does all recent history blend together for you, or were you with these boys every step of the way?
