The quest for back-to-back Under-20 Grand Slams gathered pace in Cork last night as reigning champions Ireland swept to a second consecutive bonus-point Six Nations victory.

No AIL, no Ireland Under-20 success. Noel McNamara has stressed the importance of club rugby to the success of Ireland’s age-grade player pathway, as his side bids to continue the winning start to its Six Nations title defence.

David McCann will captain the Ireland Under-20s as part of a 37-man Six Nations squad dominated by Leinster players.

Cork Constitution came good during the final 10 minutes to overcome Terenure College 13-10 at Lakelands Park and move top of Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A.

Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winner Rob Russell got among the tries as Dublin University claimed the scalp of All-Ireland League leaders Cork Constitution to take a step closer to a historic semi-final place.