Rugby: Italy beat Ireland in U19 Jnr World Cup

The Irish U19 team lost to Italy 27-24 yesterday in the opening round of the Junior World Cup.

They will now play Korea, who lost to New Zealand 83-10, on Sunday, March 24th at 14:30 (Italian Time) at Mogliano.

The scoring sequence was as follows:

6 mins: Ireland, unconverted try by Edward Hoadley.

11 mins: Italy, converted try

24 mins: Ireland, converted try (try, Richard Lane, con, Daragh Geraghty).

35 mins: Ireland converted (try by Edward Hoadley, con, Daragh Geraghty).

Half time score: Italy 7, Ireland 19

38 mins: Italy penalty

40 mins: Italy, converted try

55 mins: Ireland, unconverted try (try Richard Simms).

61 mins: Italy penalty

72 mins: Italy converted try

Final score: Italy 27, Ireland 24