14-man Ireland suffer crushing world championship heartache
IRELAND 17-45 AUSTRALIA Despite having only 14 men for most of the game, Ireland were well poised for a huge victory. A 20th minute red card for Ireland U20 lock Ryan Baird ultimately proved too much for his teammates as they ran out of steam in the final 20 minutes. Ireland led 17-10 after Stewart […]
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“I’ve no choice but to give a red card” – Ireland U20s left to rue crucial call
The decision was branded “very harsh” by former Ireland Women’s captain Niamh Briggs. It was a tale of two high tackles in Ireland’s World Rugby U20 Championship encounter with Australia in Santa Fe. Ireland were looking to follow-up their opening match victory over England against the Junior Wallabies, but an early red card put them […]
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Talented Irish centre named one of Junior World Cup top five players
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World Rugby is cracking down on young players taking nutritional supplements
Taking a stance
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Ireland U20s one step away from Junior World Championship semi finals
Another win for Nigel Carolan’s men
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