Last kick heartbreak as Ireland fall to Italy in World U20 Championship

The defeat leaves Ireland needing to beat New Zealand in their third and final game next Wednesday

Billy Corrigan of Ireland is tackled by Federico Zanandrea of Italy during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 Pool C match at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana, Italy. Pic:  Massimiliano Carnabuci/Sportsfile

World Rugby U20 Championship: Italy 18 Ireland 16

There was heartbreak for Ireland at the World Rugby U20 Championship when a conversion with the last kick of the game was missed by replacement Sam Wisniewski as Neil Doak’s men fell to defeat at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana.