Category Archives: U20 Six Nations Rugby

Ireland Under-20s Preparing For ‘Seismic’ Physical Battle Against Wales By Daire Walsh Ireland Under-20s assistant coach Kieran Campbell is anticipating a significant backlash from Wales when they arrive in Irish Independent Park on Friday for an intriguing Under-20 Six Nations tussle (kick-off 7.15pm, live … Continue reading →

Deeny Ready To Step Up Again For Ireland Under-20s By Daire Walsh As one of seven surviving members from last year’s Grand Slam-winning squad, you’d be forgiven for thinking Brian Deeny has had to take on greater responsibility in the Ireland Under-20s … Continue reading →

U20 Six Nations: Colm Tucker wary of Scotland threat at Musgrave Park By Daire Walsh Despite the gulf in class between the sides in last year’s table, Ireland U20s forward coach Colm Tucker expects Scotland to come out with all guns … Continue reading →

AIL steeled Brian Deeny for U20s test By Daire Walsh Versatile Ireland U20s forward Brian Deeny has said that regular exposure to the All-Ireland League has helped him to prepare for the rough and tumble of underage international rugby. The Wexford … Continue reading →

U20 Six Nations: Youngster Sean O’Brien wants to make own name for himself By Daire Walsh He may share the same name and position as an international star of the recent past, but Ireland U20s flanker Sean O’Brien plans to make … Continue reading →

Hyde living the Ireland dream By Daire Walsh Ulster Academy prospect Hayden Hyde has acknowledged it was a relatively straightforward decision to choose playing for Ireland over his native England. A product of the Irish Exiles programme — he has strong … Continue reading →

McNamara: The Approach This Week Is Very Much ‘One More Time’ By Daire Walsh They may be on the verge of securing the country’s first underage Grand Slam since 2007, but head coach Noel McNamara believes the journey for his Ireland Under-20s … Continue reading →

Trinity Tighthead Clarkson Emerges As Key Cog In Ireland U-20 Scrum By Daire Walsh Following a testing 2018 on all fronts, this year’s Ireland Under-20s have flipped the form book on its head during an unforgettable spring campaign. A cruel … Continue reading →

Turner Determined To Keep Ireland Under-20s On Winning Trail By Daire Walsh They already have the Under-20 Six Nations crown wrapped up with a round to spare, but the Ireland U-20s will not be resting on their laurels when they … Continue reading →

McNamara wary of ‘massive challenge’ from France By Daire Walsh Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has moved to dismiss the notion that France’s erratic away form gives his side the upper hand for tonight’s Six Nations showdown at Musgrave … Continue reading →