Baby Blacks find extra gear to shake off Ireland

New Zealand U20s 45 Ireland U20s 23

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014 - 01:00
Daire Walsh

The curtain was brought down on Ireland U20s’ Junior World Championship journey at Eden Park yesterday, when a stunning second-half display helped hosts New Zealand emerge victorious in an eventful play-off.

However, although the winning margin might suggest that the southern hemisphere outfit had it all their own way in Auckland, they were made to work for their triumph against Mike Ruddock’s men.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-RACING92-LA ROCHELLE Ronan O’Gara retains double-playmaker option for La Rochelle’s must win clash with Toulouse
Sean O'Brien celebrates a try that was later disallowed with Brian Gleeson 16/5/2026 Munster edge Lions but now head to Pretoria to face Bulls in URC play offs
Joe McCarthy runs in his side's seventh try 16/5/2026 Leinster bag home route to final as McCarthy grabs Aviva hat-trick
CourtsRugbyPlace: Eden ParkPlace: AucklandPlace: NEW ZEALAND U20Place: FrancePerson: Mike RuddockPerson: James TuckerPerson: Cian KelleherPerson: D McKenziePerson: V Tavae-AsoPerson: A Lienert-BrownPerson: TJ FaianePerson: T LiPerson: R Mo’ungaPerson: M DrummondPerson: A MoliPerson: H FaivaPerson: T KoloamatangiPerson: J TuckerPerson: G CridgePerson: T SandersPerson: L BoshierPerson: M PeniPerson: K HarrisPerson: SandersPerson: T CadwalladerPerson: KoloamatangiPerson: K FinauPerson: FaianePerson: D Kaetau HaviliPerson: Lienert-BrownPerson: J O’ReillyPerson: FaivaPerson: T CallanderPerson: CridgePerson: S MellowPerson: MoliPerson: J RentonPerson: DrummondPerson: C KelleherPerson: C GaffneyPerson: G RingrosePerson: H BrewerPerson: A WoottonPerson: R ByrnePerson: N McCarthyPerson: P DooleyPerson: D DonnellanPerson: O HeffernanPerson: D MoloneyPerson: R MolonyPerson: P TimminsPerson: R MoloneyPerson: F TaggartPerson: S GardinerPerson: D GogginPerson: WoottonPerson: R BurkePerson: HeffernanPerson: M AbbottPerson: DonnellanPerson: R FoleyPerson: McCarthyPerson: C McKeonPerson: ByrnePerson: J MurphyPerson: D CoulsonPerson: DooleyEvent: IRB Junior World CupOrganisation: Baby BlacksOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: New Zealand U20sOrganisation: Ireland U20s’Organisation: New
<p>RELIEF: Munster's Head Coach Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.</p>

'Relief more than anything' - Clayton McMillan sums up mood after Munster save season

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited