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# U20 World Cup

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# U20 World Cup
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.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 8:06 PM
# U20 RUGBY
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.
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Jun 20th 2019, 3:02 PM
# Never Say Die
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.
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Jun 17th 2019, 10:24 PM
# U20 World Cup
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.
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Jun 12th 2019, 7:00 AM
# U20 World Cup
Hodnett and Moore fly home as Baird gets back in much-changed Ireland U20 side to face Italy
Liam Turner captains a depleted Ireland side as they aim to give themselves a chance at reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
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Jun 11th 2019, 2:36 PM
# U20 World Cup
England U20 made to sweat before sealing nervy win over Italy
Italy twice fought their way to a nine-point lead.
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Jun 8th 2019, 10:49 PM
# gold standard
Fierce 14-man effort unravels for Ireland U20 against Australia
Stewart Moore’s magic individual score gave Ireland hope of an upset, but the Junior Wallabies made their man advantage count.
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Jun 8th 2019, 5:26 PM
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.
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Jun 8th 2019, 1:30 PM
# U20 World Cup
Impressive Australia offer Ireland U20 another chance to flex
Both sides have retained most of their starters after excellent wins on day one.
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Jun 8th 2019, 8:30 AM
# Young Guns
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.
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Jun 6th 2019, 12:20 PM
# adapt to survive
Hodnett shines as Ireland U20 again show off invaluable flexibility
Noel McNamara’s men continually find a way to tilt ties in their direction.
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Jun 4th 2019, 11:48 PM
# Up and Running
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.
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Jun 4th 2019, 9:39 PM
# U20 World Cup
Louth native McDonald helps Australia U20s to thumping win over Italy
The Western Australia scrum-half will face the country of his birth next up on Saturday.
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Jun 4th 2019, 5:03 PM
# boys of summer
'Eight as one': Ireland pack braced for U20 World Cup opener against England
Noel McNamara’s men have left the Grand Slam behind them as they travelled to Argentina.
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Jun 4th 2019, 10:03 AM
# Moore to come
Moore ready to make a mark for Ireland U20 after concussion kept him out of Six Nations
The Ulster talent is aiming to make sure there is a seamless transition in the centre for Ireland.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 7:15 AM
# long way south
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.
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May 31st 2019, 6:45 AM
# Turnover
Moloney absence adds to Ireland U20 injury woes as they head for Argentina
Noel McNamara’s men travel to the U20 World Cup without two more of the Grand Slam-winning squad.
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May 29th 2019, 9:38 AM
# chance to impress
McNamara hails club gems as he backs Ireland U20 to adapt in Argentina
The Grand Slam-winning coach hopes to see another Tullow Tank make his mark in this year’s World Rugby U20 World Championship.
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May 16th 2019, 7:30 AM
# fresh faces
Key men absent as Grand Slam winners Ireland unveil squad for U20 World Championship
Head coach Noel McNamara will trim this group to 28 men for a testing campaign in Argentina.
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May 15th 2019, 12:06 PM
# Transfer News
PSG teenager Tim Weah cuts short Celtic loan
With the U20 World Cup approaching, the United States striker has opted to leave the Scottish champions early.
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May 11th 2019, 12:32 AM
# Dan the Man
'Absolutely bloody delighted': Dan Brennan gives brilliant post-match interview
The Irish-born prop helped France into the final of the World Rugby U20 Championships last night.
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Jun 13th 2018, 3:25 PM
# Slump
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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Jun 12th 2018, 4:55 PM
# U20 World Cup
McNamara braced for 'huge test' to salvage a win against improving Georgia
After two pool defeats, Ireland U20 need a win to get into the 5th to 8th place play-offs in France.
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Jun 7th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Team news
McNamara names five changes as Ireland U20s look to overcome Junior Springboks
Ireland take on South Africa tomorrow looking to get their World Rugby U20 Championship up and running.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 6:42 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v France, World Rugby U20 Championship
We went minute-by-minute as Noel McNamara’s men began their tough Pool C schedule against the hosts in Perpignan.
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May 30th 2018, 7:10 PM
# Team-Sheet
Young Munster's Hurley among three new caps for Ireland in U20 championship opener
Harry Byrne will steer the team from out-half against France.
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May 29th 2018, 11:41 AM
# U20 World Cup
Blow for Ireland U20s as powerful O'Sullivan and O'Toole suffer knee injuries
Munster pair Jack Daly and Bryan O’Connor have been called up ahead of the team’s departure for France this weekend.
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May 24th 2018, 3:29 PM
# the future is green
Leinster number eight Doris to captain Ireland at U20 World Championship
Noel McNamara today announced his 28-man squad for the tournament.
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May 21st 2018, 1:41 PM
# bonjour
Laporte wins another World Rugby vote, as next summer's U20 championship heads to France
Ireland have been drawn in Pool C alongside the hosts, South Africa and Georgia.
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Dec 4th 2017, 9:51 PM
# rotation
20-year-old striker starts as Mo Salah benched by Liverpool
It’s a big night for U20 World Cup winner Dominic Solanke.
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Nov 29th 2017, 7:26 PM
# Staying Up
Ireland U20s make light work of Samoa to quash relegation fears
The victory sees Peter Malone’s side advance to Sunday’s ninth-place play-off.
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Jun 13th 2017, 12:19 PM
# boys of summer
Mars bars, diarrhoea, Connect 4 and a once in a lifetime triumph: an oral history of Malaysia '97
Players, staff and journalists recount the finer details of the Republic of Ireland U20s’ historic journey 20 years ago.
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Jun 12th 2017, 5:28 PM
# Gold Lion
Liverpool new boy follows in footsteps of Maradona and Messi with Golden Ball
The 19-year-old England forward helped his country to claim an historic title in South Korea today.
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Jun 11th 2017, 2:36 PM
# young lions
Everton striker fires England to first World Cup success at any level since 1966
Dominic Calvert-Lewin got the only goal of the game, before Newcastle’s Freddie Woodman saved a penalty.
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Jun 11th 2017, 1:08 PM
# Promising Future
Liverpool's new striker fires England into the U20 World Cup final
Dominic Solanke struck twice as Paul Simpson’s side claimed a 3-1 win over Italy.
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Jun 8th 2017, 3:22 PM
# State of Play
It's crunch time at the Under-20 World Cup so here's what you need to know
England have reached the final four of the tournament for the first time since 1993.
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Jun 5th 2017, 9:18 PM
# Under fire
Real Madrid underage star apologises but claims controversial celebration wasn't racist
Federico Valverde is in hot water after making the wholly inappropriate gesture in South Korea.
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Jun 5th 2017, 6:20 PM
# wolfpup pack
4 Irish forwards named in U20 Team of the Championship
Finalists Ireland and England both had four representatives in the dream team, with only one New Zealander making the cut.
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Jun 27th 2016, 10:18 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Argentina, World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as the Wolfpups tried to sniff out a route to their first final.
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Jun 20th 2016, 5:32 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Georgia, World Rugby U20 Championship
We went minute-by-minute as Nigel Carolan’s men looked to cap a terrific pool stage with a third win.
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Jun 15th 2016, 5:30 PM
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