World Rugby U20 Championship

Wootton and Usanov named in Ireland Under-20 side

Ireland coach Neil Doak has made two changes to his starting line-up for Friday's clash against Italy at the World Rugby U20 Championship, with scrum-half Will Wootton and prop Alex Usanov both set to face the hosts at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella in Viadana.

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.

U20 RWC final: Ireland v France - All you need to know

Kick-off time, TV and online coverage, team news, paths to the final - find out all you need to know about the World Rugby Under-20 Championship final between Ireland and France

McCarthy: Improvements needed for Ireland U20s in final

Ireland captain Gus McCarthy says his side will have to improve even further if they're to break new ground and become World Rugby U20 champions for the very first time.

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.

Ireland power past South Africa to book U20 World final

Ireland are through to the World Rugby U20 Championship final for just the second time after an emphatic 31-12 win against hosts South Africa at Athlone Stadium.

U20 RWC semi-final: South Africa 12-31 Ireland - recap

Look back on our minute by minute coverage from Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, where Ireland's U20s powered past South Africa to book their place in Friday's World 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.

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.

McCarthy: Win v Australia shows Ireland 'never give up'

Ireland captain Gus McCarthy praised the character of his side as they took a huge stride towards a place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship.

U20 World Championship: Ireland 30-10 Australia - recap

Look back on our minute by minute coverage as Ireland U20s picked up a crucial bonus-point win against Australia to go top of Pool B.

Ireland U20s ready for 'do or die' clash with Australia

Ireland's meeting with Australia in Thursday's World Rugby U20 Championship will be "do or die" for the team, according to attack coach Mark Sexton.

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.

Prendergast ready to embrace the target on his back

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.

Murphy names settled side for U20 World Cup opener

Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named a largely settled side for Saturday's opening game of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa against England.

McNamara: Grand Slam won't count for a lot today

Ireland head coach Noel McNamara believes his players have gained confidence from the Six Nations but warns that spring success will have little relevance as they start their U20 World Championship against England in Argentina today.