Wales U20

27 - 44

Full Time

Ireland U20

Ireland U20 vs Wales U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Harry West converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland U20 is finished off by Henry McErlean

80'

Harry West sets up the try.

80'

Conversion

Dan Edwards has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales U20 is finished off by Llien Morgan

77'

Spellbinding play by Louie Hennessey is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Edwards bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

77'

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

76'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harrison James getting some game time.

73'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Winnett being replaced.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Danny Sheahan getting some game time.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gus McCarthy being replaced.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Cawley getting some game time.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Fintan Gunne being replaced.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry West getting some game time.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Prendergast being replaced.

73'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Fiachna Barrett getting some game time.

70'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Paddy McCarthy being replaced.

70'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Tom Florence coming on.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Harri Houston coming off.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Harri Williams coming on.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Archie Hughes coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Winnett took full advantage.

67'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Isaac Young coming on.

67'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Sam Scarfe coming off.

67'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Freddie Chapman coming on.

67'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jacob Sheahan coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Ruadhan Quinn coming off.

67'

Sam Prendergast curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for James Nicholson

65'

The defensive line has been broken as James Nicholson goes through the gap.

65'

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as James Nicholson goes through the gap.

64'

Sam Prendergast curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Ruadhan Quinn

61'

Spellbinding play by James Nicholson is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Henry McErlean goes through the gap.

61'

Ireland U20 sub George Morris comes onto the field.

60'

George Hadden departs for Ireland U20.

60'

Wales U20 sub Mackenzie Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Liam Edwards departs for Wales U20.

60'

Ireland U20 sub Evan O'Connell comes onto the field.

60'

James McNabney departs for Ireland U20.

60'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast adds the points for Ireland U20.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Ireland U20 results in a try for James Nicholson.

54'

That's a great try assist by Sam Prendergast.

54'

Ellis Fackrell comes on.

54'

Tomas Pritchard comes off.

54'

Archie Hughes has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Wales U20 results in a try for Sam Scarfe.

52'

That's a great try assist by Archie Hughes.

52'

What a run here by Llien Morgan as they get over the gainline!

52'

Yellow Card

Dan Edwards (Wales U20) is shown a yellow card

48'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Henry McErlean getting some game time.

45'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Morrison Mabope being replaced.

45'

Louie Hennessey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Ireland U20 has led to James McNabney being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Paddy McCarthy scores from close range.

31'

Owain Evans comes on.

28'

Jonny Green comes off.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Archie Hughes bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

20'

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

20'

Dan Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales U20 is finished off by Llien Morgan

18'

Dan Edwards sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Edwards bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harri Houston bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Dan Edwards does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh Gavin took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

11'

Try

Louie Hennessey scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Louie Hennessey took full advantage.

Archie Hughes played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ireland U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Conor O'Tighearnaigh touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Gus McCarthy goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Harri Ackerman goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Harri Houston goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wales U20 v Ireland U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 3rd February 2023, 11:00am PST 
  
 Stadiwm CSM

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

West

82'

27 - 44

McErlean

80'

27 - 42

Edwards

27 - 37

78'

Morgan

25 - 37

77'

Prendergast

73'

20 - 37

Nicholson

65'

20 - 34

Quinn

61'

20 - 29

Prendergast

59'

20 - 24

Prendergast

55'

20 - 21

Nicholson

54'

20 - 19

Scarfe

20 - 14

52'

Edwards

15 - 14

48'

Half Time

Prendergast

32'

15 - 14

McCarthy

31'

15 - 12

Morgan

15 - 7

18'

Edwards

10 - 7

16'

Edwards

7 - 7

11'

Hennessey

5 - 7

Prendergast

0 - 7

O'Tighearnaigh

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales U20

Ireland U20

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Defence Profile

Wales U20

Ireland U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

65%

3-6 secs

28%

25%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

105

Wales U20 vs Ireland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales U20 face off against Ireland U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 1 on Fri 3rd February 2023 at Stadiwm CSM. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 11:00 EST in the US.

Wales 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 5 places in the league table with Ireland U20 in 1st and Wales U20 in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wales U20 vs Ireland U20 Squads

The official squads for Wales 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.