Eight-try France too strong for Ireland U20s A tough 72 hours for Irish rugby was compounded in Perpignan as Andrew Browne's Under-20s lost 50-21 to defending champions France in their Six Nations opener.

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Ireland squad named for Under-20 Six Nations campaign with Sami Bishti named as captain Ireland head coach Andrew Browne has named a 29-man squad for the 2026 U20 Six Nations, with Leinster tighthead prop Sami Bishti named as captain ahead of the campaign.

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Ireland unveil side to face South Africa in Friday's U20 challenge match Leinster prop Sami Bishti will captain the team.

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Ireland set for U20 play-offs after All Blacks humbling Ireland's Under-20 side will now enter the play-off stream at the World Cup in Italy following a bruising 69-22 loss to New Zealand to wrap up their pool stage.

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Ireland U20s make two changes for Italy clash Scrum-half Will Wootton and prop Alex Usanov both come into the starting team.

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Ireland secure bonus-point win over Georgia in U20 World Rugby Championships opener Winger Paidi Farrell gets try in either half while Tom Wood, son of Keith, kicks 10 points.

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Namibia continues U20 Rugby dominance in Harare Namibia continues U20 Rugby dominance in Harare Sport Mon, 05/12/2025 - 14:08

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NAMIBIAN /u/20 RUGBY TEAM GEARS UP FOR BARTHÉS CUP NAMIBIAN /u/20 RUGBY TEAM GEARS UP FOR BARTHÉS CUP Sport Sun, 03/30/2025 - 23:10

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Misfiring Ireland fall to Wales defeat after failing to recover from nightmare start Ireland fell to their first defeat at U20 level against Wales since 2018 as they failed to recover from a nightmare start at a rainsoaked Rodney Parade.

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Irish U20s get Six Nations back on track with five-try win over Scots Neil Doak’s side had the bonus point wrapped up after just 22 minutes.

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Watching the #U20rugby and they are using the #StadiumFX to Mr Brightside it looked absolutely amazing, I hope #FranklinsGardens have taken note 🏉🏉

7 fresh faces to keep an eye out for during Ireland's U20 Six Nations campaign Gavan Casey looks at some of Ireland’s U20 Six Nations debutants ahead of tonight’s meeting with England (7:45pm).

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New Ireland boss Doak reveals team for Six Nations U20 opener against England The teams meet in Cork on Thursday night as the tournament commences.

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Doak names McCarthy as captain for U20 Six Nations Connacht back row Eánna McCarthy has been confirmed as captain for the Ireland Under-20s, as head coach Neil Doak named a 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship.

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