The following is the Leinster Under-20 team to play Connacht in Friday's clash at The Sportsground, Galway (KO: 5.30pm).

The following is the Leinster Under-20 team to play Munster in Friday's Interprovincial at Donnybrook (KO: 5.30pm).

Ireland Under-20 David Kearney is one of 21 players confirmed in the Leinster Academy for the forthcoming season 2008/2009.

France U-19 34 Ireland U-19 10

Following their 23-0 victory over Italy in their last outing, the Ireland U-19 coaching staff has today announced the team to play France in their second and final international of the season.

The Ireland U-19 team will begin their international season this Saturday with a match against Italy in Malahide RFC, Dublin.

The Ireland schools team defeated Italy 22-5 in the first game of the Schools tournament in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Ireland Schools selectors have named a 26-strong squad to take on Japan U19s this weekend and also to represent Ireland at the 6 Nations U18 tournament to take place in Glasgow from April 8 to 14.

The Leinster Schools (U18) team to play Munster Schools on Wednesday at Musgrave Park (kick off 12.30pm) has been named.

The Leinster Schools (U18) team to play Connacht Schools this Wednesday, October 11 in Donnybrook (kick off 2.30 pm) has been named.