Ireland U20s overcome Georgia to kickstart World Cup campaign

Skipper Éanna McCarthy said the key thing was to get the win by a side which finished bottom of the Six Nations earlier this season.

Paidi Farrell of Ireland scores a try during World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Georgia at Stadio San Michele in Calvisano, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

World U20 Championship: Ireland 35 Georgia 28

Ireland got their U-20 World Rugby Championship campaign off to an encouraging start with a bonus point win over a strong Georgian side in Calvisano.