The Ireland Under-20 Team (Sponsored by PwC) to play England in the IRB Junior World Championship playoffs has been named. The teams have met previously in the pool stages with England emerging victors thanks to a second half comeback. The Irish management have made a number of changes to the side that overcame Italy 41 […]
Coach Mike Ruddock has made a number of changes to the side that lost out to England in their last outing. James Rael and Peter Reilly join Des Merry in the front row while Alan O’Connor partners Iain Henderson in the second row. Aaron Conneely, Josh Van de Flier and Jack Conan make up a […]
The Ireland Under-20 Team (Sponsored by PwC) to play England in their second game of the IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa has been named. The Irish management has retained the same starting XV that defeated hosts South Africa 19-23 in their first game of the tournament. Shane Buckley and Stuart Olding have been […]
A TRY from Ulster’s Iain Henderson helped guide Ireland U20s to a stunning 23-19 win over Junior World Cup hosts, South Africa, in Stellenbosch Nine minutes from the end, Jantijes landed another penalty and although the Boks really pressurised the Irish line in the closing minutes stout defending, with Ulster centre, Chris Farrell particularly impressive, […]
Elite easter tournament at Shaws Bridge Peter Logan fresh in from Uni and straight into the rugby action! [youtube E-dELXqfhMU]
In a twist from the norm the guys turned their underdog status on its head and said “we’re here to enjoy this, so lets all get the headbands on, in full John McEnroe style and turn on the gas” Andy explains all in the clip [youtube Nf2FiVBOk-k]
What a brilliant U20 side – for the full interview vid CLICK HERE!!!!!
Many Thanks TO Greers Of Antrim Volvo Dealership For Sponsoring This Section Click Here The report for this thrilling trip to France, Ulster men Chris Farrell, Iain Henderson & Captain Paddy Jackson are all credited in the report!!!! Well done to all the guys on a their Six Nations journey. There were wild celebrations for […]