Person: Ciaran Gaffney

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Zebre stun sloppy Connacht to claim historic victory

Zebre won for the first time on Irish soil as Michael Bradley masterminded a 19-11 PRO14 victory over his former side Connacht at the Sportsground.

Zebre v Munster - Guinness PRO14 Round 9

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Alex Wootton catches Johann van Graan’s eye

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Connacht will see shift in personnel for start of Kieran Keane era

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Lansdowne win table-top battle and forge clear

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Pat Lam plea to bolster Connacht squad rejected

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Pace key to Sevens success, says Colm McMahon, as Munster take on the world

Disastrous start as Welsh firepower proves too much for Irish hopes

A disastrous start left Ireland with an impossible task when they fell 19-0 behind after just 15 minutes at Stadio Zaffanella last night.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015

Josh Murphy says Ireland want to nail fifth spot

Ireland’s new captain Josh Murphy says the squad has put the disappointment of the New Zealand loss behind them and are now determined to claim fifth place in the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Zack McCall happy to bide time

Ireland’s promising hooker Zack McCall says the World Rugby U-20 Championship is a huge stepping stone for anyone hoping to become a professional rugby player.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

Quinlan keeps his cool to kick Ireland U-20s to victory in final minutes

Ireland U-20s 18 Argentina U-20s 16

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

U20s make late change ahead of opening World Championship game

Ireland coach Nigel Carolan has been forced to make a late change ahead of their opening game in the World Rugby U-20 Championship against Argentina in Parma today.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Nigel Carolan braces Ireland for bruising Pumas encounter in World Cup opener

Nigel Carolan may be in charge of the Irish U20s at a world championship for the first time but the Galwayman has been involved with enough underage national sides to know they face a tough test against Argentina today, 3.30pm (live on TG4).

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Dark Blues’ power eclipses young Irish

Scotland U20 17 Ireland U20 10 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Ireland U-20s defeated by Scotland to end Six Nations campaign

Under-20 RBS 6 Nations

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Carolan: It’s still there for taking

Ireland U20 coach Nigel Carolan still believes ‘the championship is there for the taking’ ahead of tomorrow night’s crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales (Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, 7.45pm).

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Only four from Munster included in Nigel Carolan’s Irish U20 squad

More misery for Munster with the selection of just four of their players on Nigel Carolan’s expanded Ireland squad of 30 for the U20 Six Nations.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Constitution finally get off mark

Cork Constitution enjoyed their first league success as tries from Rob Jermyn and Tomás Quinlan saw them beat Ballynahinch 23-16 at Temple Hill.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Ireland U-20s let half-time lead slip against New Zealand

New Zealand U-20s 45 Ireland Under-20s 23

Fri, 20 Jun, 2014

Ireland U-20s progress halted by champions England

The Ireland Under-20s' first ever IRB Junior World Championship semi-final ended in defeat last night as defending champions England proved a class apart in Auckland.

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

Ireland power past Fiji to set up clash with old foes England

Ireland 38 Fiji 0

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Ireland U-20s qualify for World Championship semis after Fiji whitewash

The Ireland Under-20s got the job done in difficult weather conditions as they defeated Fiji 38-0 to qualify for the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals for the first time.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

Ireland juniors get a bonus

U20 WORLD CUP:

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

Ireland U-20s fight back with impressive win against Wales

The Ireland U-20s played their way right back into contention in Pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship with a bonus point win over last year's runners-up Wales.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Ireland U-20s lose out to France in Junior World Championship opener

The Ireland Under-20s fell agonisingly short of defeating Grand Slam champions France in their opening IRB Junior World Championship match in Auckland.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Kennedy makes amends for Belvedere

Belvedere gained some measure of compensation for their tame exit out of the Leinster Senior Cup by edging out Cistercian Roscrea in the Senior Plate final yesterday.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012