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# u20-rugby - Friday 20 March, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 14 March, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 7 March, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 21 February, 2020
Exhilarating Ireland U20s tear into England for bonus point win
Noel McNamara’s were in sublime form as they scored six tries in Northampton.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 20 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 15 February, 2020
'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.
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Monday 10 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 7 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 6 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
U20s braced for 'seismic physical battle' against wounded Welsh
Ireland U20 assistant coach Kieran Campbell is bracing his squad for a Welsh backlash.
# u20-rugby - Monday 3 February, 2020
AIL influence serves Ireland U20s well as McNamara looks for more
“Without it, the 20s would be in serious strife”
# u20-rugby - Saturday 1 February, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 31 January, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 30 January, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 25 January, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 24 January, 2020
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
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 22 January, 2020
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.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 23 June, 2019
Brilliant and bloody-minded U20s deliver wealth of promise
Noel McNamara’s men were more than boys of summer.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 22 June, 2019
France secure back-to-back U20 World Cups after tight tussle with Wallabies
Louis Carbonel held his nerve to settle an exciting final.
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.
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.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 20 June, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Monday 17 June, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
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.
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 8 June, 2019
England U20 made to sweat before sealing nervy win over Italy
Italy twice fought their way to a nine-point lead.
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 7 June, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Thursday 6 June, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 31 May, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Friday 15 March, 2019
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.
# u20-rugby - Saturday 9 March, 2019
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.’
# u20-rugby - Wednesday 6 March, 2019
Towering Ryan relishing the 'dirty work' against France
The lock is proving to be an expert line-out caller for Noel McNamara’s side.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 3 March, 2019
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.’
# u20-rugby - Friday 1 February, 2019
'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.
# u20-rugby - Sunday 27 January, 2019
QUIZ: Can you identify the Irish U20 year?
Does all recent history blend together for you, or were you with these boys every step of the way?
# u20-rugby - Tuesday 12 June, 2018
Ireland one match from U20 World Cup relegation after being torn apart by 6-try Scots
Noel McNamara’s men will have to beat either Georgia or Japan to play in this tournament again next summer.
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