Ireland’s representatives at the U20s grade haven’t exactly made Donnybrook a fortress since swapping Dubarry Park for the Dublin venue midway through the 2015 Six Nations campaign.

Joe Schmidt’s young son Tim scored the bonus point try for Terenure College as they won their Dublin 6W derby with St. Mary’s College to continue their excellent start.

Johne Murphy has quickly established his credentials as a coach just two years after signing off on a memorable career that saw him play over 200 top class games for Leicester, Munster, Emerging Ireland and the Wolfhounds.

Five years, eleven finals, ten trophies.

Table-toppers Lansdowne and defending champions Clontarf will have home advantage in the Division 1A semi-finals after a tumultuous final day in the Ulster Bank League.

The ultra-competitive fare in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has seen Old Belvedere edge their way to the summit.

A look ahead to today’s action in Divisions 1A and 1B...

Ulster Bank AIL review: Division 1A leaders UCD had the measure of local rivals Old Belvedere for the third time in recent weeks, as a three-try salvo steered the students to a terrific 23-6 Ulster Bank League victory at Anglesea Road.

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One imagines Nigel Carolan and the rest of his U20s management team have spent many an hour poring over footage of England’s opening Six Nations loss to Wales in Colwyn Bay this last two weeks.

Few are expecting Ireland’s clash with England at the Aviva Stadium to be a thing of beauty this Sunday, but those eager for a dash of more aesthetic, attacking rugby would do well to make for Donnybrook on Friday.

U20 RBS Six Nations

Under 20 RBS 6 Nations

Ireland U20 Six Nations: Ireland’s U20s did all that was expected of them, and maybe more, in beating Italy 47-15 seven days ago but a truer reflection of their collective worth lies in store tonight as they host Fabien Pelous’ French side at Dubarry Park in Athlone (7.05pm).

Ireland’s U20s and Women’s: Both teams enjoyed ultimately comfortable openings to their respective Six Nations campaigns last Friday.

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.

Stephen O’Neill’s first-half try was the difference at Lakelands Park as Terenure College’s dream start continued in Division 1A with a 14-9 win over champions Clontarf.

U20 SIX NATIONS:

U20 SIX NATIONS:

U20 SIX NATIONS:

Mike Ruddock has made just one change to the side that beat Scotland last week as Ireland’s U20s meet Wales in Dubarry Park tomorrow night.

Ireland 34 Scotland 7

Mike Ruddock may have only two players who served in last year’s championship available to him this time around as he goes into tonight’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Dubarry Park, but the Ireland U20 boss is unconcerned.

Mike Ruddock has no desire to see talents like Sean O’Brien disappear to France but the Ireland U20 coach believes their loss would at least have a silver lining for the next generation.

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Shannon’s survival hopes have been boosted for today’s must-win clash with Young Munster at Clifford Park with news that Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan is available.

Number 8 Michael Graham was the hero for Ballynahinch at College Park as his injury-time try helped Ballynahinch to a dramatic 28-21 victory over Dublin University.

Ulster Bank League results

A Triple Crown and World Cup qualification in the bag. Now it’s time to focus on the Grand Slam.

U20 Six Nations: Ireland 16 England 15

Tries from back rowers Pierce Dargan and Jack Kelly helped Dublin University defeat Dungannon 24-16 at Merrion Road as the students held onto second place in Ulster Bank League Division 1B.

Ballynahinch failed to win for the first time in this season’s Ulster Bank League, but they fought back well to draw with Malone and stay top of Division 1B.

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE RESULTS:

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE HALF-TIMES:

The traditional rivalry between Cork Constitution and Garryowen alone will push today’s Ulster Bank League clash at Temple Hill into the must-see category.

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE RESULTS: Division 1A and 1B

Rugby fans will be spoilt for choice tonight as the Ulster Bank League keeps up its cracking early-season pace with a number of mouthwatering ties set for Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

The Connacht squad trained in Galway yesterday ahead of Saturday’s round 2 Heineken Cup clash with Harlequins (6pm), with the medical team reporting some injury concerns arising from last Saturday’s away win in Italy.

Bruff scored two superb tries on their way to handing out a notable 25-5 defeat to Ballymena in the opening round of Division 1B this afternoon.

By stunning Ballymena with a late winning try, Belfast Harlequins inched ever closer to being crowned Division 1B champions and winning promotion to Division 1A.

Coach Mike Ruddock praised his men for maintaining their composure and seeing off the challenge of a weak Scotland side at Dubarry Park last night to set up a Grand Slam decider away to England next Friday.

Ireland under-20s 26 Scotland under-20s 0