France U20

31 - 37

Full Time

Ireland U20

France U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Jack Murphy makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wilhelm de Klerk bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

78'

Penalty Goal

Jack Murphy kicks the penalty.

76'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Billy Corrigan getting some game time.

74'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bryn Ward being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Tom Raffy has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Mael Perrin

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Mael Perrin took full advantage.

72'

Joe Quere Karaba played a key part in that try.

72'

France U20 make a substitution with Mael Perrin coming on.

69'

France U20 make a substitution with Mathis Castro coming off.

69'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Ben Howard coming on.

68'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Alex Usanov coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Jack Murphy successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

The kick through from Ireland U20 has allowed Finn Treacy to touch down.

67'

France U20 make a substitution with Noah Nene coming on.

65'

France U20 make a substitution with Hoani Bosmorin coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Raffy kicks the penalty goal.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Hoani Bosmorin goes through the gap.

63'

France U20 sub Thomas Duchene comes onto the field.

63'

Zinedine Aouad departs for France U20.

63'

Ireland U20 sub Henry Walker comes onto the field.

62'

Danny Sheahan departs for Ireland U20.

62'

France U20 sub Maxence Biasotto comes onto the field.

62'

Gregoire Arfeuil departs for France U20.

62'

France U20 sub Robin Couly comes onto the field.

62'

Barnabe Massa departs for France U20.

62'

Luke Murphy comes on for Ireland U20.

59'

Alan Spicer leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Patrick Tuifua as they get over the gainline!

57'

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

56'

Leo Ametlla comes on.

52'

Lino Julien comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Murphy kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

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

51'

Oliver Coffey sets up the try.

50'

Yellow Card

Gregoire Arfeuil (France U20) is shown a yellow card

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Joe Quere Karaba getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Noa Zinzen being replaced.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Antonin Corso getting some game time.

47'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Charly Gambini being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Tom Raffy adds the two points for France U20.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Patrick Tuifua dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Spellbinding play by Leo Carbonneau is finished off with a try.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Boyd getting some game time.

45'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Sparrow being replaced.

45'

Mathis Ferte makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Ireland U20 sub Ethan Graham comes onto the field.

40'

Ben O'Connor departs for Ireland U20.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Jack Murphy kicks the penalty.

42'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Hoani Bosmorin being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Tom Raffy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France U20 as Mathis Castro goes over.

35'

Ben O'Connor comes on for Ireland U20.

32'

Ethan Graham leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Jack Murphy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

24'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Graham getting some game time.

22'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ben O'Connor being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugh Gavin bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patrick Tuifua bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Gregoire Arfeuil took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Gregoire Arfeuil took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Tom Raffy converts the try.

12'

Try

Mathis Castro scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Hoani Bosmorin took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Jack Murphy has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Ireland U20 pack has powered over for Danny Sheahan to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v Ireland U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 3rd February 2024, 12:10pm PST 
  
 Stade Maurice David

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

61%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Murphy

80'

31 - 37

Murphy

76'

31 - 34

Raffy

31 - 31

73'

Perrin

29 - 31

72'

Murphy

68'

24 - 31

Treacy

67'

24 - 29

Raffy

24 - 24

64'

Murphy

52'

21 - 24

Gavin

51'

21 - 22

Arfeuil

21 - 17

49'

Raffy

21 - 17

47'

Tuifua

19 - 17

46'

Half Time

Murphy

42'

14 - 17

Raffy

14 - 14

36'

Castro

12 - 14

35'

Murphy

25'

7 - 14

Gleeson

24'

7 - 12

Raffy

7 - 7

12'

Castro

5 - 7

11'

Murphy

0 - 7

Sheahan

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

France U20

Ireland U20

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Defence Profile

France U20

Ireland U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

55%

3-6 secs

35%

31%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

France U20 vs Ireland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France U20 face off against Ireland U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 1 on Sat 3rd February 2024 at Stade Maurice David. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:10. In South Africa it’s at 22:10 SAST, 09:10 NZST in New Zealand, 07:10 AEST in Australia and 12:10 EST in the US.

France U20 won the last encounter but France 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 France U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

France U20 vs Ireland U20 Squads

The official squads for France 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.