England U20

34 - 27

Full Time

Ireland U20

England U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

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

80'

England U20 decided to go for goal with Hugh Shields taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jack Lewis getting some game time.

72'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Seb Kelly being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Hugh Shields has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Blake McClean getting some game time.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sami Bishti being replaced.

70'

England U20 make a substitution with Sonny Tonga'uiha coming on.

70'

England U20 make a substitution with Ollie Streeter coming off.

70'

England U20 make a substitution with Patrick Hogg coming on.

69'

England U20 make a substitution with Tate Williams coming off.

69'

Tom Wood curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

Jack Deegan scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Duinn Maguire took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Neill took full advantage.

68'

Tom Wood curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Noah Byrne

66'

Daniel Ryan sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Ryan goes through the gap.

66'

Ireland U20 sub Paddy Woods comes onto the field.

64'

Donnacha McGuire departs for Ireland U20.

64'

Ireland U20 sub Adam Cooper comes onto the field.

64'

Max Doyle departs for Ireland U20.

64'

England U20 sub George Pearson comes onto the field.

63'

Zac Finch departs for England U20.

63'

Tom Wood comes on for Ireland U20.

59'

Charlie O'Shea leaves the field.

59'

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

59'

Yellow Card

Seb Kelly (England U20) is shown a yellow card

59'

Alex Lautsou comes on for Ireland U20.

57'

Ben Blaney leaves the field.

57'

Duinn Maguire comes on for Ireland U20.

57'

Rian Handley leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Daniel Ryan as they get over the gainline!

56'

Oliver Spencer comes on for England U20.

55'

Alan Poku leaves the field.

55'

James O'Leary makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Hugh Shields adds the two points for England U20.

45'

Try

Slick passing by England U20 leads to a try for Will Knight.

45'

Will Knight makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Sam Winters is finished off with a try.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Charlie O'Shea will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Daniel Ryan.

42'

Charlie O'Shea played a key part in that try.

42'

Charlie O'Shea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jack Deegan coming on.

40'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Rob Carney coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by England U20 has led to Sam Winters being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Hugh Shields has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Trouble here as Noah Byrne breaches the defence.

30'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to England U20.

22'

Yellow Card

Ben Blaney (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

22'

Conversion

Hugh Shields converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by James Pater

18'

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

18'

Hugh Shields sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zac Finch bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

17'

Conversion

Hugh Shields converts the try.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jimmy Staples places the ball down for the try.

14'

Yellow Card

Dylan McNeice (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tate Williams took full advantage.

13'

Charlie O'Shea has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Daniel Ryan

That's a great try assist by Noah Byrne.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Winters goes through the gap.

Conversion

Charlie O'Shea has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Ireland U20 has allowed Daniel Ryan to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Ryan goes through the gap.

Charlie O'Shea sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Ben Connor blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England U20 v Ireland U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 27th June 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Avchala Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Ben Connor

Points Flow Chart

England U20 win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Shields

34 - 27

72'

Deegan

68'

31 - 27

Byrne

66'

31 - 22

Kelly

31 - 17

59'

Shields

31 - 17

45'

Knight

29 - 17

45'

Ryan

42'

24 - 17

Half Time

Shields

24 - 12

37'

Penalty Try

21 - 12

22'

Blaney

22'

14 - 12

Shields

14 - 12

19'

Pater

12 - 12

18'

Shields

7 - 12

14'

Staples

5 - 12

14'

McNeice

13'

0 - 12

Ryan

0 - 12

O'Shea

0 - 7

Ryan

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

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

43%

42%

3-6 secs

38%

34%

6+ secs

20%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

71'

73'

77'

78'

England U20

Ireland U20

England U20 vs Ireland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England U20 face off against Ireland U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 27th June 2026 at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST on SuperSport, 23:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:30 EST on Paramount+ 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.