Ireland U20

36 - 24

Full Time

England U20

England U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Archie McArthur comes on for England U20.

80'

Asher Opoku-Fordjour leaves the field.

80'

Ireland U20 go for goal with Sam Prendergast taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Danny Sheahan comes on.

79'

Gus McCarthy comes off.

79'

Oscar Cawley comes on.

79'

Fintan Gunne comes off.

79'

Try

Ireland U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fintan Gunne picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Conversion

Sam Worsley has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by Tobias Elliott

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tobias Elliott bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

75'

Sam Worsley played a key part in that try.

75'

Conversion

Sam Worsley has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by England U20 results in a try for Joe Jenkins

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Jenkins took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Rekeiti Ma'asi-White.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Joe Hopes getting some game time.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Mangan being replaced.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry West getting some game time.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with John Devine being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh Cooney took full advantage.

68'

England U20 make a substitution with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White coming on.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming off.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Sam Worsley coming on.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Sam Harris coming off.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Rob Carmichael coming on.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Danny Eite coming off.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Nye Thomas coming on.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Charlie Bracken coming off.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Nathan Jibulu coming on.

67'

England U20 make a substitution with Finn Theobald-Thomas coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Fiachna Barrett coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Paddy McCarthy coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with George Morris coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with George Hadden coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 sub Liam Molony comes onto the field.

62'

Ruadhan Quinn departs for Ireland U20.

62'

England U20 sub Tristan Woodman comes onto the field.

60'

Finn Carnduff departs for England U20.

60'

Ireland U20 sub Andrew Osborne comes onto the field.

60'

James Nicholson departs for Ireland U20.

60'

Ireland U20 sub Henry McErlean comes onto the field.

60'

Andrew Osborne departs for Ireland U20.

60'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Hugh Gavin to score the try.

58'

Sam Prendergast played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by John Devine as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Hugh Gavin as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Sam Harris adds the points for England U20.

57'

Joe Jenkins comes on for England U20.

56'

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

54'

Tim Hoyt comes on.

54'

Afolabi Fasogbon comes off.

54'

Asher Opoku-Fordjour comes on.

54'

Archie McArthur comes off.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Brian Gleeson from scoring as they record the try for Ireland U20.

53'

What a run here by Fintan Gunne as they get over the gainline!

53'

Andrew Osborne comes on.

52'

Henry McErlean comes off.

52'

Red Card

Monty Bradbury (England U20) is shown the red card

52'

What a run here by Henry McErlean as they get over the gainline!

52'

Sam Prendergast has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George Hadden from scoring as they record the try for Ireland U20.

50'

Yellow Card

Tobias Elliott (England U20) is shown a yellow card

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to Hugh Gavin being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by England U20 has led to Cassius Cleaves being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to Hugh Gavin being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Hugh Gavin breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Ireland U20 maul...no miracles today as Brian Gleeson powers over.

26'

Sam Harris will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

22'

Conversion

Sam Harris converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by England U20 results in a try for Tobias Elliott

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Tobias Elliott took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Monty Bradbury is finished off with a try.

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Hugh Gavin goes through the gap.

Sam Prendergast has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Hugh Gavin

The defensive line has been broken as Hugh Gavin goes through the gap.

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v England U20 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 19th March 2023, 10:00am PDT 
  
 Virgin Media Park

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gunne

36 - 24

78'

Worsley

76'

31 - 24

Elliott

75'

31 - 22

Worsley

70'

31 - 17

Jenkins

70'

31 - 15

Prendergast

31 - 10

60'

Gavin

29 - 10

58'

Harris

57'

24 - 10

Prendergast

24 - 7

54'

Gleeson

22 - 7

53'

Bradbury

52'

17 - 7

Hadden

17 - 7

50'

Elliott

48'

12 - 7

Half Time

Prendergast

12 - 7

27'

Gleeson

10 - 7

26'

Harris

16'

5 - 7

Elliott

15'

5 - 5

Gavin

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

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Ireland U20 vs England U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against England U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 5 on Sun 19th March 2023 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST, 06:00 NZST in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

England U20 won the last encounter but England U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with England U20 in 1st and Ireland U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland U20 vs England U20 Squads

The official squads for Ireland U20 vs England U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.