Ireland U20s 2023
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- Leo Cullen
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
Ireland won 40-26
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- Rob Kearney
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https://www.irishrugby.ie/2022/12/30/ir ... e-in-cork/
Had to search to find it but a fairly lengthy and detailed report here on the Irish 20's defeat of Munster Development in Cork.
Had to search to find it but a fairly lengthy and detailed report here on the Irish 20's defeat of Munster Development in Cork.
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- Rob Kearney
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
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Interested for find out more about Ike Anagu, listed as La Rochelle/IQ Rugby. From what I could see on All Rugby and ItsRugby, he has signed for La Rochelle from St Johns College in Johannesburg, SA.
Re: Ireland U20s 2023
It seems like the 20s will have a very strong pack this year. O'Tighearnaigh and McNabney returning from a Grand Slam-winning side, then Ruadhan Quinn, Paddy McCarthy, Evan O'Connell and James Mangan added to the mix.
These guys have all been stand-outs through age-grade rugby, and Quinn has already impressed for Munster at senior level ... not just played, but actually impressed. The back five of the pack has a lot of size – and a lot of power too. Not far off being a pro size back five, in my opinion. Probably just missing a bit of additional bulk in the second row.
O'Tighearnaigh: 201cm/109kg
O'Connell: 201cm/109kg
Mangan: 193cm/106kg
Quinn: 191cm/113kg
McNabney: 193cm/114kg
Average: 196cm/110kg
With England and France at home, they have a kinder draw than their predecessors last season. Hopefully they make a good fist of it.
These guys have all been stand-outs through age-grade rugby, and Quinn has already impressed for Munster at senior level ... not just played, but actually impressed. The back five of the pack has a lot of size – and a lot of power too. Not far off being a pro size back five, in my opinion. Probably just missing a bit of additional bulk in the second row.
O'Tighearnaigh: 201cm/109kg
O'Connell: 201cm/109kg
Mangan: 193cm/106kg
Quinn: 191cm/113kg
McNabney: 193cm/114kg
Average: 196cm/110kg
With England and France at home, they have a kinder draw than their predecessors last season. Hopefully they make a good fist of it.
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- Rob Kearney
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
Irish 20's playing Leinster Development / A next weekend (I think the 5th) which should be a good contest and a decent preview of the 20's pre-6N tournament.
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- Beginner
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
Looking through the records, nobody has won two U20 Grand Slams.
Nice carrot for O'Tighearnaigh, Mangan, Mcnabney. O'Tighearnigh started every match last year I believe.
Nice carrot for O'Tighearnaigh, Mangan, Mcnabney. O'Tighearnigh started every match last year I believe.
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Does it affect JIFF status if he plays 20s for Ireland?
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hugonaut wrote: ↑December 31st, 2022, 9:18 am It seems like the 20s will have a very strong pack this year. O'Tighearnaigh and McNabney returning from a Grand Slam-winning side, then Ruadhan Quinn, Paddy McCarthy, Evan O'Connell and James Mangan added to the mix.
These guys have all been stand-outs through age-grade rugby, and Quinn has already impressed for Munster at senior level ... not just played, but actually impressed. The back five of the pack has a lot of size – and a lot of power too. Not far off being a pro size back five, in my opinion. Probably just missing a bit of additional bulk in the second row.
O'Tighearnaigh: 201cm/109kg
O'Connell: 201cm/109kg
Mangan: 193cm/106kg
Quinn: 191cm/113kg
McNabney: 193cm/114kg
Average: 196cm/110kg
With England and France at home, they have a kinder draw than their predecessors last season. Hopefully they make a good fist of it.
Win or not, it looks like another exciting crop of talent this year and there are usually a few "unknowns" who surprise us.
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Mangan certainly looks heavier than 106kg. He'd be a big 6 even at senior level, probably lacks a bit of pace though.
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- Mullet
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Was doing the same research. Seems like a decent player and one we should keep an eye on.by hugonaut
Interested for find out more about Ike Anagu, listed as La Rochelle/IQ Rugby. From what I could see on All Rugby and ItsRugby, he has signed for La Rochelle from St Johns College in Johannesburg, SA.
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- Rob Kearney
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IT had a piece about him which gives you some interesting background. Unusual career path:
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ ... ike-anagu/
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ ... ike-anagu/
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- Leo Cullen
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Irish 20s so far:
Prop
Paddy McCarthy (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Fiachna Barrett (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
George Hadden (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
Ronan Foxe (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
George Morris (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Hooker
Gus McCarthy (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Matthew Victory (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Danny Sheahan (UCC RFC/Munster) - u19
Lock
Conor O’Tighearnaigh (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Charlie Irvine (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster) - u19
Joe Hopes (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster) - u19
James Doyle (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Backrow
Diarmuid Mangan (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Ruadhan Quinn (Old Crescent RFC/Munster)
James McNabney (Ballymena RFC/Ulster)
George Shaw (Cardiff University RFC/IQ Rugby)
Max Dunne (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Brian Gleeson (Garryowen RFC/Munster) - u19
Scrumhalf
Jack Oliver (Garryowen FC/Munster)
Oscar Cawley (Naas RFC/Leinster)
Outhalf
Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Harry West (Buccaneers RFC/Connacht)
Matthew Lynch (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Centre
Hugh Cooney (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
Hugh Gavin (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
John Devine (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Sam Berman (Dublin University FC/Leinster) - u19
Back Three
Rory Telfer (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
Henry McErlean (Terenure College RFC/Leinster)
Ike Anagu (La Rochelle/IQ Rugby)
Noah Sheridan (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
James Nicholson (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Ihechi Oji (UL Bohemians RFC/Munster)
Prop
Paddy McCarthy (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Fiachna Barrett (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
George Hadden (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
Ronan Foxe (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
George Morris (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Hooker
Gus McCarthy (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Matthew Victory (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Danny Sheahan (UCC RFC/Munster) - u19
Lock
Conor O’Tighearnaigh (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Charlie Irvine (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster) - u19
Joe Hopes (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster) - u19
James Doyle (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Backrow
Diarmuid Mangan (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Ruadhan Quinn (Old Crescent RFC/Munster)
James McNabney (Ballymena RFC/Ulster)
George Shaw (Cardiff University RFC/IQ Rugby)
Max Dunne (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Brian Gleeson (Garryowen RFC/Munster) - u19
Scrumhalf
Jack Oliver (Garryowen FC/Munster)
Oscar Cawley (Naas RFC/Leinster)
Outhalf
Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
Harry West (Buccaneers RFC/Connacht)
Matthew Lynch (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
Centre
Hugh Cooney (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
Hugh Gavin (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
John Devine (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Sam Berman (Dublin University FC/Leinster) - u19
Back Three
Rory Telfer (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
Henry McErlean (Terenure College RFC/Leinster)
Ike Anagu (La Rochelle/IQ Rugby)
Noah Sheridan (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
James Nicholson (UCD RFC/Leinster)
Ihechi Oji (UL Bohemians RFC/Munster)
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Has Stephen Smyth got another year to play 20s?
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- Mullet
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Thanks for that. Hopefully it works out for him. I am sure ROG and Dillane will be helping him at La Rochelle.by Ruckedtobits
IT had a piece about him which gives you some interesting background. Unusual career path:
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ ... ike-anagu/
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- Leo Cullen
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Seems a good lad. Hope it continues well for him.
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- Rob Kearney
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
Are the Irish U.20's playing a Leinster Development Squad on Friday? Where and what time?
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- Leo Cullen
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wont be announced until tomorrow.Ruckedtobits wrote: ↑January 4th, 2023, 7:49 am Are the Irish U.20's playing a Leinster Development Squad on Friday? Where and what time?
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- Leo Cullen
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Re: Ireland U20s 2023
Ireland U20s (v Leinster Development):
15. Henry McErlean (Terenure/Leinster)
14. James Nicholson (UCD/Leinster)
13. Hugh Cooney (Clontarf/Leinster)
12. Hugh Gavin (Galwegians/Connacht)
11. Ike Anagu (La Rochelle/IQ Rugby)
10. Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)
9. Jack Oliver (Garryowen/Munster)
1. George Hadden (Clontarf/Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)
3. Paddy McCarthy (DUFC/Leinster)
4. Conor O’Tighearnaigh (UCD/Leinster)
5. Diarmuid Mangan (UCD/Leinster)
6. James McNabney (Ballymena/Ulster)
7. Ruadhan Quinn (Old Crescent/Munster)
8. Brian Gleeson (Garryowen/Munster)
Replacements:
16. Danny Sheehan (UCC/Munster)
17. Jack Boal (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster)
18. Fiachna Barrett (Corinthians/Connacht)
19. Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemians/Munster)
20. Jacob Sheehan (UCC/Munster)
21. Fintan Gunne (Terenure/Leinster)
22. Harry West (Buccaneers/Connacht)
23. Rory Telfer (Queen’s University/Ulster)
24. Joe Hopes (Queen’s University/Ulster)
25. John Devine (Corinthians/Connacht)
26. Josh Costello (Shannon/Munster).
15. Henry McErlean (Terenure/Leinster)
14. James Nicholson (UCD/Leinster)
13. Hugh Cooney (Clontarf/Leinster)
12. Hugh Gavin (Galwegians/Connacht)
11. Ike Anagu (La Rochelle/IQ Rugby)
10. Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)
9. Jack Oliver (Garryowen/Munster)
1. George Hadden (Clontarf/Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)
3. Paddy McCarthy (DUFC/Leinster)
4. Conor O’Tighearnaigh (UCD/Leinster)
5. Diarmuid Mangan (UCD/Leinster)
6. James McNabney (Ballymena/Ulster)
7. Ruadhan Quinn (Old Crescent/Munster)
8. Brian Gleeson (Garryowen/Munster)
Replacements:
16. Danny Sheehan (UCC/Munster)
17. Jack Boal (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster)
18. Fiachna Barrett (Corinthians/Connacht)
19. Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemians/Munster)
20. Jacob Sheehan (UCC/Munster)
21. Fintan Gunne (Terenure/Leinster)
22. Harry West (Buccaneers/Connacht)
23. Rory Telfer (Queen’s University/Ulster)
24. Joe Hopes (Queen’s University/Ulster)
25. John Devine (Corinthians/Connacht)
26. Josh Costello (Shannon/Munster).