England U20

21 - 31

Full Time

Ireland U20

England U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Lilley bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

80'

George Newman comes on.

77'

Lucas Friday comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tyler Offiah bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Charlie O'Shea kicks the penalty.

75'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Charlie O'Shea getting some game time.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tom Wood being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Byrne took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Ollie Davies has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Nick Lilley scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Lucas Friday.

70'

England U20 make a substitution with Oliver Spencer coming on.

69'

England U20 make a substitution with Ollie Scola coming off.

69'

England U20 make a substitution with Jerold Gorleku coming on.

69'

England U20 make a substitution with Jimmy Staples coming off.

69'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Blake McClean coming on.

69'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Sami Bishti coming off.

69'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Christain Foley coming on.

69'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Max Doyle coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Tom Wood successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Noah Byrne leads to a try for Ireland U20

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Byrne took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Robert Carney goes through the gap.

64'

England U20 sub Will Knight comes onto the field.

62'

Victor Worsnip departs for England U20.

62'

Ireland U20 sub James O'Dwyer comes onto the field.

62'

Christopher Barrett departs for Ireland U20.

62'

Ireland U20 sub Ben Blaney comes onto the field.

61'

Bill Hayes departs for Ireland U20.

61'

George Marsh comes on for England U20.

59'

Seb Kelly leaves the field.

59'

Sonny Tonga'uiha comes on for England U20.

59'

Ollie Streeter leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Wood kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland U20 results in a try for Daniel Ryan.

58'

Noah Byrne played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Noah Byrne as they get over the gainline!

58'

Johnny O'Sullivan comes on for Ireland U20.

56'

Derry Moloney leaves the field.

56'

Sean Walsh comes on for Ireland U20.

56'

Donnacha McGuire leaves the field.

56'

Ollie Davies comes on.

52'

Finn Keylock comes off.

52'

Tate Williams comes on.

52'

Patrick Hogg comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Wood kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

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

51'

Josh Neill makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Finn Keylock does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Connor Treacey scores from close range.

31'

Rian Handley comes on.

28'

Lee Fitzpatrick comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Connor Treacey breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Finn Keylock makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by George Pearson

23'

That's a great try assist by James Pater.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Pater bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

23'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Friday took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Tom Wood converts the try.

11'

Try

Lee Fitzpatrick scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Lee Fitzpatrick took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Byrne goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Morgan White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England U20 v Ireland U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 20th February 2026, 01:45pm CST 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Morgan White

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

27%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Shea

75'

21 - 31

Davies

21 - 28

71'

Lilley

19 - 28

70'

Wood

69'

14 - 28

Byrne

68'

14 - 26

Wood

59'

14 - 21

Ryan

58'

14 - 19

Wood

52'

14 - 14

Neill

51'

14 - 12

Half Time

Keylock

14 - 7

32'

Treacey

12 - 7

31'

Keylock

7 - 7

23'

Pearson

5 - 7

23'

Wood

11'

0 - 7

Fitzpatrick

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

England U20

Ireland U20

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Defence Profile

England U20

Ireland U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

48%

3-6 secs

27%

37%

6+ secs

14%

15%

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

56'

61'

62'

74'

77'

England U20

Ireland U20

England U20 vs Ireland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England U20 face off against Ireland U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 3 on Fri 20th February 2026 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Ireland U20 in 2nd and England U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

England U20 vs Ireland U20 Squads

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