Honours even as late Jackson miss costs U20s

IRELAND U20 missed a chance of victory as Paddy Jackson struck the post with an injury-time conversion at Parc Y Scarlets.

First half tries from Martin Moore and Craig Gilroy helped edge Ireland into an 18-17 lead at the interval.

But a resurgent Wales fought back and looked to have clinched a hard-fought victory. The drama was not over, however; David Doyle touched down for Ireland in the 83rd minute to level the scores. All eyes turned to Jackson but his well-struck conversion rebounded off the posts as Mike Ruddock’s men settled for a draw and remained fourth in the Championship.