Ireland U20

43 - 8

Full Time

Wales U20

Ireland U20 vs Wales U20

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Commentary

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

80'

Will Plessis comes on.

76'

Nick Thomas comes off.

76'

Harry Beddall comes on.

75'

Harry Thomas comes off.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louie Hennessey bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

75'

Conversion

Sean Naughton has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland U20 results in a try for Ben O'Connor

73'

Finn Treacy played a key part in that try.

72'

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

72'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Harry Thomas coming on.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Harry Beddall coming off.

68'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Sean Naughton coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Jack Murphy coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Tadhg Brophy coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Oliver Coffey coming off.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Tom Brigg coming on.

67'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Luke Murphy coming off.

67'

Jack Murphy takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

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

66'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Rhodri Lewis coming on.

66'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Ieuan Davies coming off.

66'

Yellow Card

Wills Austin (Wales U20) is shown a yellow card

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Bryn Ward goes through the gap.

65'

Ireland U20 sub Davy Colbert comes onto the field.

64'

Hugh Gavin departs for Ireland U20.

64'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

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

62'

Ireland U20 sub Billy Corrigan comes onto the field.

61'

Joe Hopes departs for Ireland U20.

61'

What a run here by Finn Treacy as they get over the gainline!

57'

Wills Austin comes on for Wales U20.

57'

Harry Thomas leaves the field.

57'

Macs Page comes on.

54'

Harry Rees-Weldon comes off.

54'

Danny Sheahan comes on.

54'

Henry Walker comes off.

54'

Harri Ford has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Wales U20 results in a try for Ieuan Davies.

52'

That's a great try assist by Harri Ford.

52'

What a run here by Harri Ford as they get over the gainline!

52'

Emmett Calvey comes on.

51'

Patreece Bell comes off.

51'

Alex Usanov comes on.

51'

Ben Howard comes off.

51'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Morris getting some game time.

47'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Josh Morse being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Jack Murphy adds the two points for Ireland U20.

46'

Try

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

45'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Owen Conquer coming on.

44'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Jonny Green coming off.

44'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Kian Hire coming on.

44'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Sam Scott coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jack Murphy adds the two points for Ireland U20.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Ireland U20 as Hugh Gavin goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Oliver Coffey.

39'

Harri Ford comes on for Wales U20.

31'

Harri Wilde leaves the field.

31'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Harry Beddall coming on.

18'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Wills Austin coming off.

18'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

Penalty Goal

Harri Wilde makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Wills Austin comes on for Wales U20.

Harry Beddall leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Harry Thomas (Wales U20) is shown a yellow card

Penalty Goal

Jack Murphy kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v Wales U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 23rd February 2024, 11:15am PST 
  
 Virgin Media Park

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naughton

43 - 8

74'

O'Connor

41 - 8

73'

Sheahan

36 - 8

66'

Austin

65'

31 - 8

Murphy

31 - 8

63'

Sheahan

29 - 8

62'

Davies

52'

24 - 8

Murphy

24 - 3

46'

Walker

22 - 3

45'

Half Time

Murphy

17 - 3

40'

Gavin

15 - 3

39'

Murphy

10 - 3

18'

Edogbo

8 - 3

17'

Wilde

14'

3 - 3

Thomas

3 - 0

Murphy

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland U20

Wales U20

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Defence Profile

Ireland U20

Wales U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

53%

3-6 secs

34%

28%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Ireland U20 vs Wales U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against Wales U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 3 on Fri 23rd February 2024 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:15. In South Africa it’s at 21:15 SAST, 08:15 NZST in New Zealand, 06:15 AEST in Australia and 11:15 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 3 places in the league table with Wales U20 in 2nd and Ireland U20 in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland U20 vs Wales U20 Squads

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