Ruddock called up to join senior squad

Ireland U-20 Captain Rhys Ruddock has cut short his involvement in the Junior World Championships in Argentina after being called up to join the Ireland tour squad in New Zealand following injury to John Muldoon and Jamie Heaslip’s suspension.

“It was a huge surprise to me when Clarkie (Ireland U20 Coach Allen Clarke) came up to me and said that that I had been invited to join the tour," Ruddock said.