Ireland U20

73 - 22

Full Time

USA U20

Ireland U20 vs USA U20

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lyndon Bailey bursts through to advance the USA U20 attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Firebrace bursts through to advance the USA U20 attack.

78'

Conversion

Daniel Green has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Jack Deegan goes on their own for a try.

75'

Max Doyle played a key part in that try.

74'

Conversion

Jack Firebrace has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Leo Keesler-Venables leads to a try for USA U20

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Leo Keesler-Venables took full advantage.

73'

Jack Firebrace played a key part in that try.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Max Doyle getting some game time.

72'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Adam Cooper being replaced.

72'

USA U20 decide to make a substitution, with Dane Mitchell getting some game time.

70'

USA U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sialeafuhia Ofa being replaced.

70'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Diarmaid O'Connell coming on.

68'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Charlie Keane coming off.

68'

USA U20 sub Tyler Trower comes onto the field.

63'

Alfie Booth departs for USA U20.

63'

Red Card

Charlie Molony (Ireland U20) is shown the red card

62'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Daniel Green successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

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

60'

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

60'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Molony is finished off with a try.

60'

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

60'

Yiannis Efthymiopoulos comes on for USA U20.

59'

Frank Finicle leaves the field.

59'

Paddy Woods comes on for Ireland U20.

59'

Joe Finn leaves the field.

59'

Jack Deegan comes on for Ireland U20.

59'

Rob Carney leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

USA U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Joseph Sarkees touching down.

58'

What a run here by William Darbishire as they get over the gainline!

57'

Yellow Card

Jayden Williams (USA U20) is shown a yellow card

54'

Daniel Ryan comes on.

53'

Charlie O'Shea comes off.

53'

Luke Coffey comes on.

53'

Christopher Barrett comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Daniel Green kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland U20 results in a try for Sean Walsh.

52'

What a run here by Sean Walsh as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Luke McLaughlin.

52'

Jayden Williams comes on.

50'

Liam Hill comes off.

50'

Pierce Kelly comes on.

50'

Kitiona Talaepa comes off.

50'

Sawyer Troupe comes on.

50'

Colin Donnelly comes off.

50'

Conversion

Daniel Green adds the two points for Ireland U20.

48'

Try

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Christopher Barrett is finished off with a try.

47'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Conway getting some game time.

47'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Blake McClean being replaced.

47'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Luke McLaughlin getting some game time.

47'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Duinn Maguire being replaced.

47'

Jack Firebrace has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

45'

Try

Slick passing by USA U20 leads to a try for Finn Love.

43'

Finn Love makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Blake Miller played a key part in that try.

43'

Yellow Card

Charlie Molony (Ireland U20) is shown a yellow card

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Ireland U20 is finished off by Rob Carney, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Sean Walsh.

36'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to Sean Walsh being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Daniel Green does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Salesi Kafovalu comes on for USA U20.

34'

Aidan Stewart leaves the field.

34'

Alfie Booth comes on for USA U20.

34'

Tyler Trower leaves the field.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Ireland U20 as Sean Walsh goes over.

33'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to Sean Walsh being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Christopher Barrett sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Charlie O'Shea breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Daniel Green does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Charlie O'Shea as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Trouble here as Charlie O'Shea breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Ben Blaney is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Daniel Green makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Charlie O'Shea as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Charlie O'Shea breaches the defence.

27'

Sean Walsh played a key part in that try.

27'

Daniel Green curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

USA U20 make a substitution with Jack Firebrace coming on.

16'

USA U20 make a substitution with Declan Cadden coming off.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland U20 results in a try for Sean Walsh

16'

Spellbinding play by Joe Finn is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Finn took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Declan Cadden makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie O'Shea took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Daniel Green has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Charlie O'Shea

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie O'Shea goes through the gap.

Christopher Barrett sets up the try.

Conversion

Daniel Green has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Christopher Barrett

Sean Walsh sets up the try.

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

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

We are underway as the referee George Selwood blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v USA U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Tue 7th July 2026, 02:00am PDT 
  
 Avchala Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 George Selwood

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +51

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Green

73 - 22

75'

Deegan

71 - 22

75'

Firebrace

74'

66 - 22

Keesler-Venables

73'

66 - 20

Molony

66 - 15

62'

Green

66 - 15

61'

Ryan

64 - 15

60'

Firebrace

59'

59 - 15

Sarkees

58'

59 - 13

Williams

54'

59 - 8

Green

59 - 8

52'

Walsh

57 - 8

52'

Green

52 - 8

48'

Cooper

50 - 8

47'

Love

43'

45 - 8

Molony

45 - 3

41'

Half Time

Carney

45 - 3

36'

Green

40 - 3

34'

Walsh

38 - 3

33'

Green

33 - 3

31'

O'Shea

31 - 3

30'

Green

26 - 3

28'

O'Shea

24 - 3

27'

Walsh

19 - 3

16'

Cadden

14'

14 - 3

Green

14 - 0

O'Shea

12 - 0

Green

7 - 0

Barrett

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland U20

USA U20

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Defence Profile

Ireland U20

USA U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

53%

3-6 secs

29%

30%

6+ secs

13%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

69'

73'

76'

78'

Ireland U20

USA U20

Ireland U20 vs USA U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against USA U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Tue 7th July 2026 at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 11:00 SAST on SuperSport, 21:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 02:00 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 USA U20 in 3rd and Ireland U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland U20 vs USA U20 Squads

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