Ireland U-20s lose out to France in Junior World Championship opener

The Ireland Under-20s fell agonisingly short of defeating Grand Slam champions France in their opening IRB Junior World Championship match in Auckland.

Ireland U-20s lose out to France in Junior World Championship opener
Mon, 02 Jun, 2014 - 11:08

IRB JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – POOL B:

FRANCE UNDER-20s 19 IRELAND UNDER-20s 13, QBE Stadium, Auckland

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