The Front Row Union Sport - Provincial Friendly: Ulster U20 enjoy a hit out against Irish Exiles.

Provincial Friendly: Ulster U20 enjoy a hit out against Irish Exiles.

Aug 21, 2015

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The young Ulster players entertained an Irish Exiles Select, on Friday 21st August, at Newforge as part of their build up to the Interprovincials.

They will also face London Irish, on Wednesday 26th August, before starting the defence of their Inter Provincial title against Munster on Friday 4th September at Queen’s Arena.

Trips to Connacht and Leinster follow on successive Fridays with the times and locations now confirmed as 17:00 at the Sportsground and 19:00 at Donnybrook.

The Under 20’s have been working closely with new coach Joe Barakat since his arrival in early July with much of the emphasis on the game close to the breakdown as well as a reinforcement of the traditional rugby values of discipline and commitment.

ULSTER U20 FIXTURES

Ulster v Munster, Friday 4th September, 5.00pm, Queen’s Arena
Connacht v Ulster, Friday 11th September, 5.00pm, Sportsground
Leinster v Ulster, Friday 18th September, 7.00pm Donnybrook

In this fixture they scored 40 plus points without reply at a sunny Newforge.

Pictures below courtesy of Bob Given Photography and they are now available for prints, downloads or gifts. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

We are missing squad details for this match. If you have any information please add it in the comments section below or send it to john@thefrontrowunion.com. Thanks in advance.

Newforge Preseason