Category Archives: U20 Six Nations Rugby

McNamara: We’ll Challenge France With Our Frantic Pace And Energy By Daire Walsh Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has dismissed the notion that France’s away struggles in recent seasons give his side the upper hand for tonight’s U-20 Six Nations showdown … Continue reading →

Kernohan: Coming Into A Winning Camp Made It A Lot Easier By Daire Walsh With 13 senior provincial appearances already under his belt, Ulster winger Angus Kernohan is the most experienced player in the current Ireland Under-20 squad. The newly-turned 20-year-old is … Continue reading →

It’s good to talk, insists Kernohan Rugby With 13 professional appearances already under his belt, Ulster winger Angus Kernohan is unquestionably the most experienced player in the Ireland U20s squad. Despite only coming into the group for the round three … Continue reading →

Ryan Relishing ‘Biggest Test’ Of Ireland U-20s’ Season So Far By Daire Walsh Ireland Under-20 lock Charlie Ryan is expecting ‘the biggest test’ of the U-20 Six Nations Championship when Noel McNamara’s table toppers welcome France to Irish Independent Park on Friday night (kick-off … Continue reading →

Ireland’s Ryan determined to get the big calls right Rugby U20 Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland U20s lock Charlie Ryan is expecting “the biggest test” of the Six Nations Championship when Noel McNamara’s table-toppers welcome France to Musgrave Park on … Continue reading →

Hawkshaw a doubt for Musgrave Park clash U20 Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland U20s head coach Noel McNamara has revealed that skipper David Hawkshaw is a potential doubt for Friday’s Six Nations encounter with France at Musgrave Park (kick-off 7.15pm). … Continue reading →

Ireland must beware of ‘quality’ Azzurri scrum Daire Walsh Despite being odds-on favourites to extend their winning start to the Six Nations, Ireland U20s scrum coach Ambrose Conboy believes the biggest physical test of the tournament awaits them in Rieti … Continue reading →

Earls The Inspiration For Ambitious Winger Wren By Daire Walsh After missing out on the open training session at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland Under-20 winger Jonathan Wren is back in harness for tomorrow night’s U-20 Six Nations showdown with Italy in Rieti … Continue reading →

U20 Six Nations: The devil is in the detail, stresses Wren Daire Walsh After missing out on last week’s open training session at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland U20 winger Jonathan Wren is back in harness for tomorrow night’s Six Nations … Continue reading →

Penny: We Got A Lot Out Of Training With The Senior Side By Daire Walsh As he reflects on a busy few weeks with province and country, workhorse flanker Scott Penny has admitted genuine surprise at the way his Leinster career has … Continue reading →