Ireland kicked off their Nations Cup campaign with a convincing win against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Friday evening. Neither side created much, in a drab match, but Ireland managed to get over the line twice with Quinn Roux and James Lowe bagging a try each. Ireland (16) 32 TRY: Quinn Roux, James Lowe CON: Johnny…
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Ireland U20 raced to a 21 – 10 half time lead thanks to tries from Tadgh McElroy, Tommy O’Brien and Oisin Dowling, all converted by Bill Johnston. Despite intense pressure from France in the second half the Irish youngsters kept their noses in front, thanks to two Johnston penalties, to secure a notable 27- 22…
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U20: Ireland 27 Italy 8
Ulster youngsters contributed 22 points to Ireland U20’s 27 – 8 win over Italy at Dubarry Park on Friday night with Patrick Jackson slotting over 17 points and Iain Henderson touching down for 5. Ireland’s other score came from full back Shane Layden. Ireland slipped behind, after 10 minutes, to a Riccardo Della Rossa penalty from…
The Ireland U20 team to take on their Italian counterparts in the 6 Nations on Friday 24th February at Dubarry Park, Athlone. Â Kick-off 7.05pm Ulster’s Patrick Jackson (outhalf) will captain the side for the third time, and is joined in the team by Chris Farrell (centre), Iain Henderson (lock) and Kyle McCall (prop). Belfast Harlequins…
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U20: Ireland 11 Wales 6
Ireland U20’s stuttered to 11 – 6 win over Wales in opening round of the RBS 6 Nations last night at Dubarry Park. The was little excitement in a game that Ireland dominated but the home team failed to convert pressure into points in a fractured game. Ulster’s Paddy Jackson had an off-night with the boot,…