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Richie Murphy: 'They haven't won anything as a team'

Murphy: No three-in-a-row talk for Ireland U20s

Ireland U20s boss Richie Murphy says there is no talk of three-in-a-row in the camp because it simply doesn't apply to his team.

Rugby • 17 Jan 24

Sam Prendergast (left) consoles a teammate after the final whistle

Murphy proud of U20s despite heavy final defeat

Richie Murphy admitted his Ireland side were "outplayed" by France in their World Rugby U20 Championship final defeat, but says his admiration for his players has grown even on their fun to the decider.

Rugby • 14 Jul 23

Nicolas Depoorte scored one of the French tries

Ireland no match for dominant France in World U20 final

For the third time in a row France have been crowned World Rugby U20 champions, as Ireland's emotional run through this competition came up short in the final, beaten 50-14 in Cape Town.

Rugby • 14 Jul 23

Murphy proud of composed Irish U20s as they reach final

Richie Murphy praised the maturity of his Ireland U20 side, as they booked their place in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 31-12 win against South Africa.

Rugby • 09 Jul 23

Ireland stand on the verge of just their second appearance in a World Rugby U20 Championship final

'Focused' Ireland U20s ready for shot at South Africa

Whatever happens across the next week, Ireland's U20 players know they have 160 minutes of rugby in which their World Cup will be defined.

Rugby • 08 Jul 23

Ireland face South Africa in the semi-final on Sunday

Murphy hails the 'character' of his U20 players

Ireland U20 head coach Richie Murphy has spoken of his admiration for his players in how they've responded to the most challenging week of their young careers.

Rugby • 07 Jul 23

Rory Telfer is one of three players who have been suspended

'We don't teach the lads how to tackle high'

Richie Murphy says Ireland won't make any changes to their tackle approach despite losing three players to suspension in the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in two games.

Rugby • 03 Jul 23

Ireland U20s ready for long-awaited World Cup return

To put the four-year gap between these World Rugby Under-20 Championships into context, you only have to look through some of the names in the Irish squad from their last tournament in 2019.

Rugby • 24 Jun 23

Ireland open up their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign against England on Saturday

Murphy: Ireland will adapt to 'heavy' pitch conditions

Head coach Richie Murphy says Ireland will have to adjust their gameplan accordingly to deal with some soft weather conditions at the World Rugby U20 Championships in South Africa.

Rugby • 22 Jun 23

Sam Prendergast once again starts at out-half

Ireland U20 unchanged for trip to Italy

Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named an unchanged side for Friday night's U20 Six Nations meeting with Italy in Treviso.

Rugby • 22 Feb 23

Richie Murphy speaks to his side following the victory at Musgrave Park

'Mistakes nearly killed us' - Murphy lauds young Irish

Richie Murphy was full of praise for his Ireland Under-20 side who showed great fight to secure another victory in this year's Six Nations.

Rugby • 11 Feb 23

Brian Gleeson scored Ireland's third try in the final 10 minutes

Prendergast stars as Ireland U20 win thriller v France

Ireland U20s maintained their perfect Musgrave Park record and their Grand Slam ambitions thanks to a late Sam Prendergast penalty to defeat a resurgent French side.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

McCarthy captains Ireland for U20 Six Nations opener

Gus McCarthy will captain Ireland as they begin their 2023 Under-20 Six Nations campaign against Wales at Stadiwm CSM on Friday night.

Rugby • 01 Feb 23

Sam Prendergast kicked 15 points, including the winning penalty

Prendergast penalty gives Ireland U20s win v England

Ireland picked up their first win of the U20 Summer Series in dramatic circumstances last night, after Sam Prendergast's late penalty gave them a 37-36 win against England in Verona.

Rugby • 06 Jul 22

Ireland open their 'Summer Series' against France, who they beat in the Six Nations in February

Irish U20s adapting after disjointed Summer Series prep

Richie Murphy will have to wait another year before he finally gets to bring an Ireland U20 team to a World Championship, but their slate of games in this year's 'Summer Series' would appear to be just as tough on paper.

Rugby • 18 Jun 22

Ireland come into the tournament as Six Nations Grand Slam champions

Ireland name much-changed squad for U20 Summer Series

Ulster back row Reuben Crothers will once again captain the Ireland U20 for their Summer Series in Italy.

Rugby • 17 Jun 22

Ireland were Grand Slam champions in this year's U20 Six Nations championship

Ireland U20's to face England, South Africa and France

Ireland U20s will play England, France and South Africa this summer as part of the one-off Summer Series, organised by the Six Nations.

Rugby • 01 Jun 22

King scored two tries in last week's memorable win against England

King drafted in for Under-20 Grand Slam decider

Aitzol King has been rewarded for his brace of tries against England with a starting berth against Scotland, in Sunday's U20 Six Nations Grand Slam decider.

Rugby • 18 Mar 22

The Ireland U20s celebrate their bonus point win against Italy in Round 3

U20s won't 'get caught up' in Grand Slam hype - Murphy

Ireland U20 head coach Richie Murphy says his team can't get swept up in the excitement of this Sunday's Grand Slam decider against Scotland.

Rugby • 17 Mar 22

Recap: Ireland U20s too good for Italy in Cork

Look back on how the Ireland U20s made it three wins from three in the Six Nations, with a 39-12 bonus point victory against Italy at Musgrave Park.

Rugby • 25 Feb 22

Former Connacht and Ulster flanker Willie Faloon is in his first year as part of the Ireland U20 coaching team

Lack of U20 World Championship 'disappointing' - Faloon

Willie Faloon says it's "disappointing" that there will be no World Rugby U20 championship this year, but is hopeful Ireland can arrange an international programme during the summer window.

Rugby • 22 Feb 22

Ulster's Crothers to captain Ireland U20s v Wales

Ulster's Reuben Crothers will captain Ireland in their U20 Six Nations opener against Wales at Musgrave Park on Friday night.

Rugby • 02 Feb 22

Jimmy Duffy (left), Willie Faloon (centre) and Mark Sexton (right)

Duffy, Faloon and Sexton all join U20 coaching ticket

Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy has added Jimmy Duffy, Willie Faloon and Mark Sexton to his coaching ticket ahead of the Six Nations Championship next year.

Rugby • 23 Dec 21

Daniel Okeke (L) makes his first start of the tournament

Ireland U20s make nine changes for Italian job

Head coach Richie Murphy has made nine changes to the Ireland team that will take on Italy in the U20 Six Nations on Wednesday.

Rugby • 06 Jul 21

Richie Murphy's Ireland team face Scotland on Saturday

Murphy forced to make two late changes to U20s squad

Richie Murphy has made two injury-enforced changes to his Ireland Under-20s squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Jun 21