Irish U-18s in Four Nations win

Second-half tries from Dan Lavery and Sean O’Brien helped Ireland’s Under-18s to their first victory - a 10-0 defeat of Scotland U-18 - at the Four Nations tournament at Dunvant in yesterday.

Having drawn 13-13 with the hosts and reigning champions Wales on Saturday, the Irish youngsters edged a muddy battle with their Scottish counterparts thanks to their forward dominance.

Exiles’ full-back Lavery sprinted over on 46 minutes, following a series of drives, with substitute prop Richard Sweeney notably prominent.

Then ten minutes later, skipper O’Brien of Tullow RFC bulldozed through from 10 metres out to touch down and ease Charlie McAleese’s men to victory.

The combined schools-youths Irish side next face England - impressive 48-13 winners against the Scots - in Pontypridd on Friday.