IRFU confirms U21 management team

The IRFU today confirmed the Under 21 management team for the upcoming Under-21 Rugby World Cup to take place in Scotland from June 11 to 27.

The team will be managed by David Haslett, with Mark McDermott as coach. Pat Murray is assistant coach.

The under-21 squad will take part in two warm up games before their departure for the World Cup:

Scotland v Ireland on May 22 at Murrayfield (ko 12.45pm) and Ireland V Presidents' Under-23 XV on May 29 at Blackrock RFC (ko to be confirmed).