Ireland U21s lose out to France

Ireland U21s 23 FranceU21s 31

Mark McDermott's Ireland side narrowly lost to France in their opening game at the IRB Under-21 World Cup in Argentina tonight.

Match report to follow…

IRB U-21 World Cup Cup:

Pool Stages (Day One):

New Zealand 60 Wales 15, Liceo RC

Scotland 22 Australia 28, Chacras RC

England 52 Samoa 22, Maristas RC

Argentina 65 Canada 7, Liceo RC

Italy 3 South Africa 81, Maristas RC.