Category Archives: U20 Six Nations Rugby

Dramatic Conroy try edges Leinster Development side past Ireland U20s Richie Murphy’s national side had overcome a shaky start and looked set to earn a second successive warm-up win, following last week’s 21-13 triumph over Munster Development at Musgrave Park. … Continue reading →

‘We’ve Got To Go And Execute’ – Humphreys By Daire Walsh Following the frustration of watching on from the sidelines in the past couple of weeks, James Humphreys is thrilled to be back in the team for the Ireland Under-20s’ fourth round match … Continue reading →

Sheridan Knuckles Down For ‘Physical’ Italian Job By Daire Walsh While the Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult in so many ways, the change in how we conduct our daily lives has also opened up some interesting opportunities for people. This … Continue reading →

Murphy Expecting ‘Cohesion’ From Much-Changed U-20 Team By Daire Walsh Ireland Under-20 head coach Richie Murphy has said it was always his intention to make changes for today’s clash with Italy, regardless of how the U-20 Six Nations had gone for his side … Continue reading →

‘We Want To Show What We Can Do’ – Soroka By Daire Walsh The spectre of a third successive Triple Crown might be looming on the horizon, but Alex Soroka insists this is not playing on the minds of the Ireland Under-20s … Continue reading →

Alex Soroka says Ireland U20s’ sole focus on England showdown Two wins from two — against the Scots and the Welsh — keeps Ireland in the hunt for top honours in 2021 DAIRE WALSH The prospect of a third consecutive … Continue reading →

Two front-row changes as Ireland U20s gear up for England clash The return of Garryowen tighthead Mark Donnelly to the replacements bench means captain Alex Kendellen will be Munster’s sole starter on the night for Ireland DAIRE WALSH Ireland U20s … Continue reading →

‘It’s All To Play For’ As Moxham Gears Up For Ireland-England Clash By Daire Walsh Ireland may have held the upper hand when they faced England in last year’s Under-20 Six Nations, but Ben Moxham feels this has little relevance to tomorrow … Continue reading →

O’Mahony Enjoying New-Look Squad’s ‘Energy And Enthusiasm’ By Daire Walsh Despite coming at the end of a long season, Peter O’Mahony insists enthusiasm is high within Ireland camp as they build towards the start of the Vodafone Summer Series this Saturday. With 3,000 … Continue reading →

Keenan: Having My Family There Will Be Really Special By Daire Walsh If Hugo Keenan plays in Saturday’s Vodafone Summer Series opener against Japan at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 1pm), it will be his 12th consecutive appearance for Ireland. The Dubliner has featured … Continue reading →