Ireland U20s pipped by France at JWC
Ireland have lost 9-8 to hosts France in their fifth place play-off semi-final at the Junior World Cup.
Ireland have lost 9-8 to hosts France in their fifth place play-off semi-final at the Junior World Cup.
Ireland U20 coach Mike Ruddock looks ahead to the clash with New Zealand
Ireland Under-20s beat Fiji 46-3 to record their second win in Pool B of the IRB Junior World Championships in France.
Ireland U20 captain Luke McGrath is looking forward to the start of the World Cup
Luke McGrath will captain the Ireland U20 team for their opening game of the Junior World Championship against Australia.
Mike Ruddock has made a number of changes to the Ireland U-20 side that overcame France in their last outing.
Ryle Nugent reports on a 22-5 win for the Irish U20 side over France
The Ireland U-20 team to face France in Dubarry Park has been named and sees the return of Stuart Olding and Conor Joyce from Rabbo Direct Pro 12 duty for Ulster.
A close encounter in Netherdale saw Ireland go down to 21-20 to Scotland in their RBS 6 Nations clash.
Robbie Henshaw, who last week earned his first Ireland U-20 cap, returns at full back for Connacht for the home RaboDirect Pro 12 tie against the Ospreys on Friday.
Mike Ruddock and Luke McGrath on Ireland's chances in Wales
Mike Ruddock has named the Ireland U-20 side to face Wales in their opening RBS 6 Nations clash at Eirias, Colwyn Bay on Friday, kick-off, 7.10pm.
Ireland U20 coach Mike Ruddock is happy with preparations ahead of the Six Nations
Live coverage of all the matches in the RBS 6 Nations plus coverage of the Ireland Wolfhounds and the Irish U20 teams.
Coach Mike Ruddock and Tony Ward review the Ireland U20s' JWC performance
JJ Hanrahan kicked the Ireland Under-20s past France as they secured fifth spot at the IRB Junior World Championship.
Relive the action as Ireland secured fifth place at the JWC with victory over France.
The Ireland Under-20s ensured their best-ever finish at an IRB Junior World Championship with a pulsating 27-12 play-off win over England.
The Ireland Under-20 team to play England in the IRB Junior World Championship 5th place play-off semi-final has been named, with several changes on the teamsheet.
Ireland's Under-20 side take on Italy in Cape Town as they seek to keep their slim chances of topping their IRB Junior World Championship Pool B alive. Get the latest updates here.