Category Archives: U20 Six Nations Rugby

Ireland U20 head coach Richie Murphy silences talk of Grand Slam hat-trick Just five players from last year’s set-up are back again and for this reason Murphy is purely focused on his side’s opening round clash away to France on … Continue reading →

Bonus point win for Ireland U20s against a battling Italian side This gives them three wins from three in this year’s championship and while there is the prospect of a Grand Slam decider in Musgrave Park on the horizon against … Continue reading →

Ireland under-20s hold off Italian revival to keep Grand Slam defence on course Richie Murphy’s side run in five tries in Treviso and outhalf Sam Prendergast kicks 19 points Daire Walsh Italy 27 Ireland 44 The Ireland under-20s withstood a … Continue reading →

Ireland U20s withstand second-half surge to keep back-to-back Grand Slam ambitions alive Richie Murphy’s side ran out 44-27 victors over Italy at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo. Italy 27 Ireland 44 Daire Walsh reports THE IRELAND U20s withstood a powerful … Continue reading →

Sam Prendergast delighted with Ireland’s ability to dig in Ireland U20s match-winner Sam Prendergast said the strong sense of unity within their squad was a major factor behind a thrilling 33-31 success DAIRE WALSH Ireland U20s match-winner Sam Prendergast said … Continue reading →

‘He’s told me that his dream is to play with Ireland’ – Anagu one to watch for U20s Richie Murphy is delighted to have Ike Anagu on board for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations. IRELAND U20S HEAD coach Richie Murphy … Continue reading →

‘His dream is to play with Ireland’ – Ike Anagu on verge of achieving long-term goal  Born in Waterford, Anagu moved to South Africa over a decade ago before eventually joining the La Rochelle Academy in 2021. DAIRE WALSH Richie … Continue reading →

Grounded Ireland youngsters set up Musgrave slam bid against Scots Thanks to their 15-point triumph over England at the Stone X Stadium in London on Saturday, Ireland just need to overcome their Celtic rivals on home soil DAIRE WALSH They … Continue reading →

King bags brace to keep Ireland on course for Grand Slam ENGLAND 27 IRELAND 42 DAIRE WALSH STONEX STADIUM Ireland are on course for a second U-20 Six Nations Grand Slam in the space of four years after Richie Murphy’s … Continue reading →