Event: U20 Six Nations

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Diarmuid Barron promoted to Munster senior squad as Jack Crowley joins academy

Munster has announced its academy make-up for next season.

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Rugby clubs meeting to discuss IRFU's return to play roadmap

Irish Rugby’s roadmap is currently in the Covid-19 Safety Planning Stage which means neither training nor playing is permitted while access to clubhouses is for “essential work only”.

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Keenan able for testing Thomond Park assignment

There’s something iconic about the mix of red and blue.

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Two U20 Six Nations winners among those added to Munster Academy

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Low-key derby as stars kept for big stage

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McNamara’s mantra: Failure is never fatal, it’s how you react to it

U20 Six Nations: The devil is in the detail, stresses Wren

After missing out on last week’s open training session at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland U20 winger Jonathan Wren is back in harness for tomorrow night’s Six Nations showdown against Italy (kick-off 6pm, Irish time).

Thu, 21 Feb, 2019

U20 Six Nations: Casey and Baird return for McNamara’s U20s

The competition for places within the Ireland U20s set-up is set to intensify with the return of Craig Casey and Ryan Baird for Friday night’s Six Nations encounter with Italy in Rieti (kick off 6pm, Irish time).

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Baptism of fire awaits Noel McNamara’s Ireland at Stade Aime Giral

Ireland, ever-present in the tournament since it started in Wales in 2008, will face a baptism of fire this evening when they open their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign against France at Stade Aime Giral.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Dream day for captain Doris after injury nightmare

A year which began with a frustrating hamstring injury which sidelined him for four months has taken a massive upward swing for newly appointed Irish U20 captain Caelan Doris.

Tue, 22 May, 2018

Munster breakthrough next on the agenda for O’Sullivan

One day you’re the breakout star of the U20 Six Nations. The next you’re fighting to keep your favourite No. 8 jersey for the World Cup.

Sun, 15 Apr, 2018

Jordan Larmour more than making up for World Cup absence

Missing out on a World Cup would, under normal circumstances, be one of the lowest points in any player’s career, but it likely helped propel Jordan Larmour on to a much higher plain this season.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

U20 Six Nations: Second-half collapse sees Ireland finish on low note

England 48 - Ireland 15: Ireland capitulated in the second-half as their U20 Six Nations finished in disappointing fashion at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2018

Leinster winger Barry Daly not trying to prove anyone wrong

Barry Daly insists he's not out to prove anyone wrong after finally hitting the big time with Leinster.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2017

Cillian Gallagher ready to hit highs again for Ireland U20s at Six Nations

New campaign, new batch of players, but Connacht’s Cillian Gallagher feels the appearance by Ireland’s U20s in last year’s World Cup final has set a bar that this and future generations of talent should aspire to match.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Jacob Stockdale living the dream at World Rugby U20 Championship

It has been some year for Jacob Stockdale and the Newtownstewart native is hoping to crown it by helping Ireland win the World Rugby U20 Championship tomorrow evening.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

VIDEO: Felix Jones: Don’t rush rising stars like Garry Ringrose into senior ranks

Felix Jones believes Joe Schmidt is right to delay the promotion of youngsters such as Garry Ringrose into the senior Test ranks.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Nigel Carolan calls on his troops to rediscover attacking spark

Nigel Carolan has asked his Irish U20 side to finish their campaign positively in Netherdale tonight by returning to the full-throttle game which has been suffocated by two defeats in a row.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Ruddock’s men stop rot but let Italians off lightly

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Sat, 08 Mar, 2014

Ruddock’s men stop rot but let Italians off lightly

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Sat, 08 Mar, 2014

Ireland left to rue missed opportunity

Six Nations: Scotland U20 21 Ireland U20 20

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

Scholes snatches glory for Ireland

U20 Six Nations: Ireland 16 England 15

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Late pressure fails to break Welsh resolve

U20 Six Nations: Wales 17 Ireland 15

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Marmion’s ticket to the big time

Promising Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion knows he will have to be on his toes when Harlequins visit the Sportsground tomorrow evening, but he was fairly busy as well when the English champions visited back in January — checking the tickets of supporters entering the packed ground.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

Horan grasping Exiles shot

Fresh from an exciting Ireland U20 career, outside centre Foster Horan is looking to make a giant leap into the professional ranks with London Irish over the next few months.

Thu, 30 Aug, 2012

Ruddock relies on experience

Seven players from last year’s squad are included in the Ireland team for Friday night’s U20 Six Nations clash with Wales (Dubarry Park, Athlone. 7.05pm).

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012

Early blitz sets Irish up for tilt at U20 crown

Ireland U-20 24 Wales U-20 17

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

England U-20s won’t be short motivation

ENGLAND U-20 coach Mark Mapletoft reckons last year’s shock defeat by Ireland provides all the motivation for his side ahead of tonight’s re-match at Kingsholm, Gloucester tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Fri, 26 Feb, 2010

Ireland U20s get campaign off to a flying start

IRELAND could hardly have asked for a better start to their U20 Six Nations campaign as they brushed Italy aside with ease at Dubarry Park in Athlone last night.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2010

Irish U20’s ready for physical Italian test

IRELAND U20 will be hoping the grizzled edge acquired from having the majority of their pack from last season around as they prepare for a physical encounter with Italy tonight at Dubarry Park (7.30pm).

Fri, 05 Feb, 2010

Irish U20s unchanged

Coach Eric Elwood has named an unchanged Ireland U20 side, going for a Grand Slam, to take on Italy in the U20 Six Nations on Friday.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

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