Tuesday 17 May 2022
Second defeat means Noel McNamara’s side can now finish fifth at best.
Peter Malone’s side finish a disappointing World U20 Championship in ninth place.
After three pool defeats, Ireland contest the ninth place semi-final tomorrow.
Peter Malone’s side will play Samoa in Georgia on Tuesday morning in the ninth-place play-offs.
It will take something special to stop this New Zealand side as they advanced to the semis in style.
Just Alan Tynan, Sean Masterson and Jack Kelly have retained their starting positions.
Peter Malone’s side were edged out by Scotland this morning.
Ronan Kelleher is one of six changes for Ireland as they target a big response to defeat against Italy.
The Dundalk native joins the club’s senior academy after playing for Lansdowne in the AIL.
Massimo Cioffi had the ball on a string in Georgia yesterday.
Peter Malone’s side have work to do ahead of Sunday’s clash with Scotland.
Jack Kelly says Ireland must concentrate on Scotland.
Ireland conceded a late try to fall to a shock defeat.
Last year’s winners had the most comfortable of starts against Samoa.
Ireland pushed their way into the World Rugby U20 Championship final last year, but disruptions have brought expectations right down for this new crop.
Ireland begin their Junior World Championship campaign tomorrow but as many seven key players will watch it from the sofa.
Jack Kelly has shrugged off a shoulder injury to take up a role at fullback.
How closely were you paying attention?
Here are five non-Irish players we’re looking forward to seeing in action from tomorrrow.
The captain for the Six Nations campaign has been nursing an injury in the lead up to this week’s World Championship.
From Maro Itoje to Beauden Barrett, several players have used the competition as a springboard.
Munster’s first-choice wings have made an impression on the next generation.
The prop is already a France international at U17 and U18 levels.
Flanker Paul Boyle is the latest to take over captaincy of the age grade side as they head for Georgia.
