Ireland U-18 schools defeat Italy

The Ireland schools team defeated Italy 22-5 in the first game of the Schools tournament in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ireland opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a try by centre Gary Foley, which was converted by out-half Ian Madigan.

Ireland went further ahead through scores by wings Ronan O'Mahoney and Mark Atkinson, with Madigan again tacking on the conversion to Atkinson's try in the 25th minute which left Ireland 19-0 in the lead at halftime.

Italy upped their performance in the second half and limited Ireland to only one score, a penalty by replacement Andrew Burke. Italy scored a late consolation try through No.8 Luka Petillo to make the final score 22-5 to Ireland.

Ireland play their next game against France Schools on Wednesday (11th April).

Ireland U-18 Schools team that played against Italy:

15. Ricky Andrew - Ballymena Academy

14. mark Atkinson - Grosvenor grammer School

13. Gary Foley - CBC Monkstown

12. Shane Gahan - Gonzaga

11. Ronan o"Mahony - Castletroy

10. Ian Madigan - Blackrock College

9. Sam Bell - Methodist College

1. Nermin Lovic - Belvedere College

2. Thomas Sexton - Belvedere College

3. Felix Ross - Kings Hospital

4. Kyle O'Dwyer - CBC Cork

5. Patrick McGowan - Ballymena Academy

6. Peter O'Mahony (c) - PBC Cork

7. Brian O'Hara - PBC Cork

8. James Ryan - Rockwell College

Replacements:

16. Peter Kelleher - PBC Cork

17. Patrick McAllister - Royal School Armagh

18. Adam Maclin - Methodist College

19. James Sandford - Royal School Armagh

20. Chris Nolan - CBC Cork

21. Andrew Burke - Cresent College

22. Richard Reaney - Royal School Armagh

23. Robert Johnson - Blackrock College

24. David Kearney - Clongowes Wood

25. Alex Byrne - St. Michaels College

26. Stephen Mahony - St. Michaels College

Ireland Schools Fixtures:

France U18 v Ireland U18 Schools, 11/04/07 (Old Anniesland) Glasgow Hawks. K.O. 7.30p.m

England U18 v Ireland U18 Schools 14/04/07 (Burnbrae) West of Scotland.K.O. 1.00 p.m.