Defence a key focus as Ireland prepare to tackle Italy in U20 Championship opener
Ireland pushed their way into the World Rugby U20 Championship final last year, but disruptions have brought expectations right down for this new crop.
We went minute-by-minute as Nigel Carolan’s Wolfpups got their tournament underway. It was dramatic.
Jun 7th 2016, 7:14 PM
Wales running from their own 22, more tackles pouring out of green jerseys. Astounding effort from the Wolfpuppies.
FULL-TIME! Ireland 26 Wales 25
From 17 down to a win over the Grand Slam champions!