“I was inspired by my brother” – Cian Prendergast pays tribute to Sam and tragedy-hit Ireland U20s
“I know they didn’t get the result they were wanting but, to me, they were a total inspiration.” Cian Prendergast is in camp with the senior Ireland team and hoping to make their World Cup squad. He has taken inspiration from his younger brother, Sam, and all the Ireland side that reached the final of […]
2 years ago
Ireland U20s beaten in World Cup final as France get rough and ruthless
IRELAND 14-50 FRANCE Ireland U20s got off to a flying start in the World Rugby U20 Championships final but they ran into a class French outfit, in Cape Town. Having impressed throughout the tournament, and dealt with some personal heartbreak and loss, Richie Murphy’s Ireland deservedly reached the final, earlier in the week, when they […]
2 years ago
Brian Gleeson backs up the hype with Bok-busting semi-final performance
The Munster back row only turned 19 back in February. Ireland are off to the U20 World Championship finals and Brian Gleeson logged another immense performance to help get them there. The Munster No.8 was a colossus for Richie Murphy’s men as they defeated the hosts, South Africa, in Athlone to reach the final. Winger […]
2 years ago
Munster’s Brian Gleeson announces himself to the world as Ireland rock Aussies
IRELAND 30-10 AUSTRALIA James Nicholson and Gus McCarthy were great, but Munster back-row Brian Gleeson was on another level as Ireland beat Australia in their World Rugby U20 Championship clash. Having opened their tournament with a high-scoring draw against England, Richie Murphy’s side fell 10-3 behind against the Aussies but responded superbly. Paddy McCarthy put […]
2 years ago
“Madness, madness” – Ireland star red-carded as England earn late draw
IRELAND 34-34 ENGLAND Richie Murphy’s Ireland got their U20 World Championship campaign off to a high-scoring, tank-emptying draw against England in Paarl, South Africa. Ireland led 15-10 at half-time, thanks to tries from Sam Prendergast, George Hadden and James McNabney, but Prendergast missed with all three conversion attempts. England responded with two tries, early in […]
2 years ago
“Remember that name” – Sonny Bill Williams raves about Ireland U20 star after outrageous try assist
‘Remember that name, my friends’ Sonny Bill Williams has been all over the Six Nations this weekend, even getting in some of the U20s action. The former All Blacks star won world renown for his brilliant attacking play and his ability to get the wildest, and most wonderful, offloads away. It was no surprise, then, […]
3 years ago