Category Archives: U20 Six Nations Rugby

McNamara: It’s Not Just About The Start, It’s About Continuous Improvement By Daire Walsh Ireland Under-20 head coach Noel McNamara has insisted his young squad are looking forward to seeing out this year’s U-20 Six Nations Championship – despite a significant disruption … Continue reading →

Tucker relishing ‘massive challenge’ of Six Nations clash By Daire Walsh Ireland U20s forward coach Colm Tucker is anticipating a massive challenge from England in tomorrow night’s Six Nations clash at Franklin’s Gardens. Both teams have two wins under their belts … Continue reading →

Stewart relishing England road trip By Daire Walsh Having relied on home comforts to date, the Ireland U20s face a fresh obstacle in tomorrow night’s Six Nations clash against England (kick-off 7.45pm). Whereas Musgrave Park was the port of call for … Continue reading →

Ward pays tribute to legacy of Tullow man O’Brien By Daire Walsh After Sean O’Brien singlehandedly flew the flag for the club during the past decade, Tullow RFC now have a new favourite son in the shape of Ireland U20s prop … Continue reading →

Tucker thrilled to keep senior company By Daire Walsh Ireland U20s forward coach Colm Tucker has said last week’s training exercise with the senior international side was the perfect primer ahead of their Six Nations clash against England at Franklin’s Gardens, … Continue reading →

Kieran Campbell urges Irish youngsters to display ruthless edge against Wales By Daire Walsh Ireland U20s assistant coach Kieran Campbell expects his side to be more ruthless in tonight’s Six Nations second round clash with Wales at Musgrave Park (kick-off 7.15pm). … Continue reading →

Repetition the key to Finlay rise U20 Six Nations Daire Walsh They may hail from very different parts of the country, but the past 12 months has seen Ulster’s Lewis Finlay developing a powerful bond with Ireland U20s half-back partner … Continue reading →

Practice Makes Perfect For Ireland Under-20 Scrum Half Finlay By Daire Walsh Despite coming from very different parts of the country, Ulster’s Lewis Finlay has developed a strong bond with half-back partner Jack Crowley over the past 12 months. The Down High School graduate … Continue reading →

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 →