Ireland Rugby U-20s
Stories about the Ireland under-20s rugby team
Ireland Under-20s get first win of Six Nations campaign after cracking clash with Italy
Irish side had to defend stoutly in the closing stages of a game to secure victory
Ireland Under-20s will use painful lessons from Perpignan as they look for bounce back against Italy
Elements of Ireland’s performance in defeat to France augur well as they face Italy in Cork
Ireland under-20s make three changes for Six Nations clash against Italy
Andrew Browne’s side shipped a heavy defeat away to France in last week’s opener
Ireland Under-20s pay a heavy price for indiscipline as France run in 50 points in Perpignan
Home side take full advantage as visitors concede 19 penalties and have two players sinbinned
Should Irish players have been wrapped in cotton wool ahead of the Six Nations?
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‘He is good for feedback’: Ireland under-20 outhalf Tom Wood is a chip off the old block
Garryowen man will be a key player in Andrew Browne’s squad in upcoming Six Nations
Sami Bishti named Ireland Under-20 captain for Six Nations as squad announced
Four players return from last year as head coach Andrew Browne prepares for tough start away to France
Ireland Under-20s battle hard but are beaten by physical South Africa
A gutsy Irish side produced several passages of excellent rugby but were undone by mistakes
Cullie Tucker to take over as Ireland Under-20 coach for 2026/27 season
Tucker will take over from Andrew Browne after next year’s Under-20 Six Nations
Ireland Under-20s to face South Africa in Cork next month
South Africa Under-19s travelling north for a three-match tour to France and Ireland
Rugby’s next generation: Meet the rising stars of Leinster, Ulster, Connacht and Munster
Richie Murphy’s exploits with the Irish Under-20s has helped attract some top young players to Ulster
Ireland Under-20s finish World Championship campaign with narrow win over Spain
A late try from Henry Walker secured a one-point win for Neil Doak’s team
U20 World Championship: Ireland blown away by New Zealand despite bright start
Neil Doak’s side claimed the opening two tries in Calvisano before the Baby Blacks showed their might
Four changes to Ireland Under-20s side for vital meeting with Junior All Blacks
Neil Doak’s side need to beat New Zealand in their final pool game to have a chance to make the semi-finals
Ireland under-20s suffer hammer blow in world championship bid with defeat to Italy
Pressure is on now ahead of meeting with New Zealand next Wednesday
Which Irish players have impressed for the Lions?
The Counter Ruck podcast: British and Irish Lions take on Reds in Queensland next
Ireland under-20s overcome Georgian physicality to secure bonus-point win
Ireland under-20s overcome Georgian physicality to secure bonus-point win
Neil Doak names Ireland Under-20 side for World Championship opener against Georgia
Ireland will also face hosts Italy and New Zealand in Pool C
Neil Doak names two uncapped players in Ireland squad for Under-20 World Championship squad
Hooker Luke McLaughlin and winger Páidí Farrell receive call-up for tournament in Italy
Ireland under-20s to open World Rugby Championship campaign against Georgia
Neil Doak’s side to later face Italy and New Zealand in Pool C
Why are so many young Irish rugby players moving to France?
Irish coaches in French clubs are looking towards home to scout for players looking for a pathway to professional rugby
Ireland’s rugby exiles in Britain: Meet the Jack Charlton-style granny hunters
Ireland is too small a rugby nation not to tap into the talent pool of its emigrant population across the Irish Sea
First loss to Italy caps disappointing Under-20 Six Nations campaign for Ireland
Neil Doak’s side end campaign with 15-12 defeat in Treviso
Ireland under-20s looking for positive end to campaign against Italy
After three losses in the campaign, Ireland will not want to suffer a first loss to Italy in the Six Nations
Ireland Under-20s shuffle the deck in chasing second win in Italy
Chris O’Connor set to make debut off the bench at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday
French marauders show how big a reset Ireland will need for World Cup cycle
Even with talisman Dupont forced out by injury, Les Bleus brought a brutal end to the green party in Dublin
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