Ireland U20

22 - 16

Full Time

Georgia U20

Georgia U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland U20 is finished off by Finn Treacy

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Finn Treacy bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

82'

Jack Murphy sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Edogbo bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Davy Colbert bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

79'

Andrew Sparrow comes on.

77'

Alex Mullan comes off.

77'

Mikey Yarr comes on.

77'

Max Flynn comes off.

77'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tariel Burtikashvili getting some game time.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Luka Keshelava being replaced.

74'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Luka Tsirekidze as they hook it left.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tornike Ghaniashvili getting some game time.

71'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nika Lomidze being replaced.

71'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mikheil Kachlavashvili getting some game time.

71'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Aleksandre Jigauri being replaced.

71'

Luka Tsirekidze takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

70'

Ireland U20 sub Finn Treacy comes onto the field.

64'

Ruben Moloney departs for Ireland U20.

64'

Ireland U20 sub Alan Spicer comes onto the field.

63'

James McKillop departs for Ireland U20.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Luka Tsirekidze goes through the gap.

62'

Georgia U20 sub Shota Kheladze comes onto the field.

62'

Mikheil Khakhubia departs for Georgia U20.

62'

Georgia U20 sub Murtaz Tskhadadze comes onto the field.

61'

Temur Tsulukidze departs for Georgia U20.

61'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Luka Tsirekidze kicks the penalty goal.

61'

What a run here by Giorgi Khaindrava as they get over the gainline!

57'

Luka Kotorashvili comes on for Georgia U20.

56'

Luka Ungiadze leaves the field.

56'

Jack Murphy comes on for Ireland U20.

56'

Sean Naughton leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Sean Naughton adds the points for Ireland U20.

56'

What a run here by Ruben Moloney as they get over the gainline!

53'

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

51'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mullan getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Luka Keshelava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Brian Gleeson getting some game time.

46'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Luke Murphy being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Luka Tsirekidze adds the two points for Georgia U20.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Nika Lomidze from scoring that try!

44'

Nika Lomidze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Giorgi Khaindrava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Patreece Bell coming on.

40'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jacob Boyd coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Luka Tsirekidze kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Georgia U20 has led to Luka Kobauri being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Luka Tsirekidze has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Davit Mchedlidze getting some game time.

22'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Davit Kuntelia being replaced.

22'

Sean Naughton curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland U20 is finished off by Stephen Smyth

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Smyth bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

19'

Hugh Gavin sets up the try.

19'

Georgia U20 sub Davit Kuntelia comes onto the field.

11'

Davit Mchedlidze departs for Georgia U20.

11'

Conversion

Sean Naughton has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ireland U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Hugh Gavin touching down.

That's a great try assist by Oliver Coffey.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruben Moloney goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v Georgia U20 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Thu 4th July 2024, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Murphy

22 - 16

83'

Treacy

20 - 16

82'

Tsirekidze

61'

15 - 16

Naughton

15 - 13

56'

Tsirekidze

45'

12 - 13

Lomidze

44'

12 - 11

Half Time

Tsirekidze

40'

12 - 6

Tsirekidze

35'

12 - 3

Smyth

12 - 0

19'

Naughton

7 - 0

Gavin

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland U20

Georgia U20

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Defence Profile

Ireland U20

Georgia U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

49%

3-6 secs

35%

37%

6+ secs

10%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

69'

71'

72'

Ireland U20

Georgia U20

Ireland U20 vs Georgia U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against Georgia U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 2 on Thu 4th July 2024 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Ireland U20 won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

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

Ireland U20 vs Georgia U20 Squads

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