Ireland U20

55 - 15

Full Time

Italy U20

Ireland U20 vs Italy U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Sean Naughton makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Ben O'Connor comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and James McKillop took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Marco Scalabrin took full advantage.

72'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Davy Colbert coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jacob Boyd coming off.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Francesco Gentile coming on.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Sergio Pelliccioli coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Sean Naughton successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Sean Naughton

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Naughton goes through the gap.

64'

Hugo McLaughlin sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Stephen Smyth goes through the gap.

64'

Ireland U20 sub Stephen Smyth comes onto the field.

62'

Evan O'Connell departs for Ireland U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Patrick De Villiers goes through the gap.

59'

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

59'

Billy Corrigan comes on for Ireland U20.

57'

Alan Spicer leaves the field.

57'

Emmett Calvey comes on for Ireland U20.

57'

Davy Colbert leaves the field.

57'

Nelson Casartelli comes on for Italy U20.

57'

Luca Bellucci leaves the field.

57'

Yellow Card

Jacob Boyd (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

56'

What a run here by Simone Brisighella as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Lorenzo Elettri as they get over the gainline!

56'

Andrew Sparrow comes on for Ireland U20.

55'

Patreece Bell leaves the field.

55'

Jake O'Riordan comes on for Ireland U20.

55'

Oliver Coffey leaves the field.

55'

Patrick De Villiers comes on for Italy U20.

55'

Nicola Bozzo leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sean Naughton kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland U20 results in a try for Finn Treacy.

54'

That's a great try assist by Davy Colbert.

54'

What a run here by Evan O'Connell as they get over the gainline!

53'

Valerio Siciliano comes on.

52'

Nicholas Gasperini comes off.

52'

James McKillop comes on.

52'

Bryn Ward comes off.

52'

Lorenzo Casilio comes on.

52'

Mattia Jimenez comes off.

52'

Hugh Gavin comes on.

52'

Sam Berman comes off.

52'

Hugo McLaughlin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Redondi getting some game time.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cesare Zucconi being replaced.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Federico Pisani getting some game time.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Davide Ascari being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Sean Naughton adds the two points for Ireland U20.

47'

Try

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Oliver Coffey is finished off with a try.

47'

Yellow Card

Luca Bellucci (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

46'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Simone Brisighella coming on.

44'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Martino Pucciarello coming off.

44'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Martino Pucciarello will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

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

42'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Sean Naughton coming on.

41'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jack Murphy coming off.

41'

Yellow Card

Sean Edogbo (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Murphy will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Sam Berman as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to Sam Berman being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Alan Spicer.

36'

Mattia Midena comes on for Italy U20.

33'

Tommaso Redondi leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Jack Murphy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Ireland U20 ends with a try for Sam Berman.

26'

Trouble here as Sam Berman breaches the defence.

26'

Oliver Coffey played a key part in that try.

26'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Redondi getting some game time.

21'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mattia Midena being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

18'

Try

Ireland U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Evan O'Connell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben O'Connor took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

13'

Try

Luke Murphy scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Oliver Coffey is finished off with a try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Martino Pucciarello kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Federico Zanandrea goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Edogbo goes through the gap.

Conversion

Martino Pucciarello has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Italy U20 leads to a try for Lorenzo Elettri

The defensive line has been broken as Lorenzo Elettri goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Mirko Belloni.

Jack Murphy has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Danny Sheahan

Hugo McLaughlin sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Hugo McLaughlin goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v Italy U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 29th June 2024, 07:30am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naughton

55 - 15

81'

Naughton

52 - 15

65'

Naughton

50 - 15

64'

Boyd

45 - 15

56'

Naughton

45 - 15

55'

Treacy

43 - 15

54'

Naughton

38 - 15

47'

Berman

36 - 15

47'

Bellucci

46'

31 - 15

Bellucci

42'

31 - 15

Edogbo

31 - 10

40'

Half Time

Berman

31 - 10

36'

Murphy

26 - 10

27'

Berman

24 - 10

26'

Murphy

19 - 10

18'

O'Connell

17 - 10

17'

Murphy

12 - 10

13'

Murphy

10 - 10

12'

Pucciarello

5 - 10

Pucciarello

5 - 7

Elettri

5 - 5

Sheahan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland U20

Italy U20

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Defence Profile

Ireland U20

Italy U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

38%

3-6 secs

26%

36%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

68'

70'

72'

80'

Ireland U20

Italy U20

Ireland U20 vs Italy U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against Italy U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 29th June 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 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 3 places in the league table with Italy U20 in 1st and Ireland U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland U20 vs Italy U20 Squads

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