Ireland to play in World Rugby U-20 final for first time in history

Ireland 37, Argentina 7. The Ireland Under-20s handed Argentina a 30-point thumping in Manchester to qualify for their first ever World Rugby Championship final at this age-grade.

Ireland to play in World Rugby U-20 final for first time in history

The Ireland Under-20s handed Argentina a 30-point thumping in Manchester to qualify for their first ever World Rugby Championship final at this age-grade, writes Dave Mervyn.

Bursting out of the blocks with tries from Jacob Stockdale and man-of-the-match Max Deegan, Ireland used their set piece dominance to lead 21-7 at half-time and ultimately grind the high-flying Pumitas into submission.

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