Late tries keep Ruddock’s U20’s on track

Mike Ruddock’s Ireland remain on course for an U-20 Six Nations Grand Slam after seeing off Italy at Dubarry Park last night.

But it took late tries from Ian Henderson and full-back Shane Leyden to be sure of the win.

Alex Morsellino stunned the home side with a try in the 77th minute as Italy looked like upsetting Irish hopes. But Henderson and Leyden finished off flowing moves in either corner to seal Ireland’s third win of the Six Nations campaign.