Disappointing endfor Irish U18s

Ireland U18s 19 England U18s 38

Wing Colin Murphy of Belvedere College and RBAI’s James McCullough both went over in the final seven minutes, but the damage had already been done after Ireland’s watertight defence, that had earned a surprise draw with Wales and victory over Scotland earlier in the week, finally broke.

Alex Tait, younger brother Matthew, proved England’s early inspiration, scampering through after Ireland lost their own lineout to send James Miller over for the opening score inside ten minutes.