Ireland U20s 2023

[neill_m]

UNDER 20 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

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ROUND 1, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Wales v Ireland, 7pm
England v Scotland, 7pm
Italy v France, 8pm

ROUND 2, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10
England v Italy, 7pm
Scotland v Wales, 7.15pm
Ireland v France, 8pm

ROUND 3, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Italy v Ireland, 7.15pm
Wales v England, 7.15pm
France v Scotland, 8pm

ROUND 4, FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Italy v Wales, 7.15pm
Scotland v Ireland, 7.15pm
England v France, 8pm

ROUND 5, SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH
Scotland v Italy, 2pm
Ireland v England, 5pm
France v Wales, 8pm

[mildlyinterested]

Potential starting XV:

1. George Hadden(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
4. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. James McNabney(Ulster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Rory Telfer(Ulster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

[Donnybrook1]

Potential starting XV:

1. George Hadden(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
4. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. James McNabney(Ulster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Rory Telfer(Ulster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

One of the strongest potential 20s teams seen in years

[mildlyinterested]

Potential starting XV:

1. George Hadden(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
4. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. James McNabney(Ulster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Rory Telfer(Ulster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

One of the strongest potential 20s teams seen in years

I'm not sure about that.

[mildlyinterested]

Potential starting XV:

1. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Cameron Doak(Ulster)
4. James McNabney(Ulster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Andrew Osborne(Leinster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

[scentofgunpowder]

Potential starting XV:

1. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Cameron Doak(Ulster)
4. James McNabney(Ulster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Andrew Osborne(Leinster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

Any standout outside backs? I feel like there is plenty of well flagged prospects from 1-10 but don't know much about the backs, aside from the fact that Oji is massive.

[mildlyinterested]

Potential starting XV:

1. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Cameron Doak(Ulster)
4. James McNabney(Ulster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Andrew Osborne(Leinster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

Any standout outside backs? I feel like there is plenty of well flagged prospects from 1-10 but don't know much about the backs, aside from the fact that Oji is massive.

Osborne and McErlean missed last season with injury, both have started this season well for Leinster A and in the AIL.

Cooney was the standout centre in the schools cup last season and went well at 13 for Leinster A, he has been playing wing so far in the AIL.

Outside of them Shay McCarthy(Munster) was involved over the summer and Rory Telfer(Ulster) is in the Ulster academy and they'll certainly be there or there abouts when it comes to the squad on the wing.

John Devine from Connacht is a highly rated centre in Connacht but I havent seen anything of him.

The backs outside of Oji and Osborne certainly lack the size of last seasons 20s.

Ethan Graham from Ulster might be another to keep an eye on on the wing.

Maybe someone like Rueben Moloney(Leinster) may emerge but he hasnt played this season due to injury.

[naraic]

Potential starting XV:

1. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Cameron Doak(Ulster)
4. James McNabney(Ulster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Andrew Osborne(Leinster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

Any standout outside backs? I feel like there is plenty of well flagged prospects from 1-10 but don't know much about the backs, aside from the fact that Oji is massive.

I've heard good things about Andrew Osbourne. Is he related to Jamie?

[mildlyinterested]

Potential starting XV:

1. Paddy McCarthy(Leinster)
2. Gus McCarthy(Leinster)
3. Cameron Doak(Ulster)
4. James McNabney(Ulster)
5. Conor O'Tighnernaigh(Leinster)
6. Diarmuid Mangan(Leinster)
7. Liam Molony(Leinster)
8. Ruadhan Quinn(Munster)
9. Fintan Gunne(Leinster)
10. Sam Prendergast(Leinster)
11. Ihechi Oji(Munster)
12. Ross Taylor(Ulster)
13. Hugh Cooney(Leinster)
14. Andrew Osborne(Leinster)
15. Henry McErlean(Leinster)

Any standout outside backs? I feel like there is plenty of well flagged prospects from 1-10 but don't know much about the backs, aside from the fact that Oji is massive.

I've heard good things about Andrew Osbourne. Is he related to Jamie?

younger brother, he appears to be going well for Naas.

[Donnybrook1]

Any standout outside backs? I feel like there is plenty of well flagged prospects from 1-10 but don't know much about the backs, aside from the fact that Oji is massive.

I've heard good things about Andrew Osbourne. Is he related to Jamie?

younger brother, he appears to be going well for Naas.

Hugh Cooney (Blackrock / Clontarf ) and Henry McErlean (St. Michaels / Terenure ) would be the two prospects in the outside backs . Sam Prendergast is a classy act but might lack the bulk to transition to senior rugby

[mildlyinterested]

Potential Irish 20s:

Prop
Paddy McCarthy - started at 1 for Trinity
Cameron Doak - started at 1 for Belfast Harlequins
Ronan Foxe - started at 3 for Old Belvedere
Fiachna Barrett - started at 3 for Corinthians
Joe Charles - bench for Ballynahinch

Hooker
Gus McCarthy - bench for UCD
Danny Sheahan - bench for UCC

Lock-Blindside
Evan O'Connell - started at 4 for UL Bohs
Daniel Leane - started at 5 for St. Marys
Diarmuid Mangan - started at 6 for UCD
James Doyle - started at 6 for Lansdowne

Backrow
James McNabney - started at 8 for Ballymena
Brian Gleeson - started at 4 forGarryowen
Jacob Sheahan - started at 7 for UCC
Josh O’Hare - bench for Old Wesley

Scrumhalf
Andrew O’Mahony - started at 9 for UCC
Jack Oliver - bench for Garryowen

Centre
Charlie Sheridan - started at 13 for Naas.
John Devine - started at 13 for Corinthians
Ben Gibson - bench for Malone

Back Three
Henry Buttimer - started at 14 for Garryowen
Hugh Cooney - started a 14 for Clontarf
Sean Condon - started at 14 for UCC
Iheci Oji - started at 11 for UL Bohs
Finn McNulty - started at 11 for Corinthians
James Nicholson - bench for UCD

[dropkick]

I've heard good things about Andrew Osbourne. Is he related to Jamie?

younger brother, he appears to be going well for Naas.

Hugh Cooney (Blackrock / Clontarf ) and Henry McErlean (St. Michaels / Terenure ) would be the two prospects in the outside backs . Sam Prendergast is a classy act but might lack the bulk to transition to senior rugby

Prendergast is massive for a 10.

[mildlyinterested]

younger brother, he appears to be going well for Naas.

Hugh Cooney (Blackrock / Clontarf ) and Henry McErlean (St. Michaels / Terenure ) would be the two prospects in the outside backs . Sam Prendergast is a classy act but might lack the bulk to transition to senior rugby

Prendergast is massive for a 10.

yeah he is 6'4 at least.

I wonder if he can retain his quick feet as he fills out.

[AlwaysOptimistic]

I have followed the U20's for the last few seasons and have always been delighted to see the results in terms of victories and also how the players gel and progress as a team. I am aware of a young Ulser prop, Jack Boal, playing number 1 for Queens University who is eligible for the U20's this year. He has played for Ulster & Ireland agre groups until now. How is he rated in the national rankings.

[mildlyinterested]

difficult to find team sheets for queens

[mildlyinterested]

IRELAND UNDER-20 Team & Replacements (v Italy Under-20s, Friendly Fixture, Castle Ave, Clontarf, Saturday, December 17, kick-off 1.30pm):
15. Rory Telfer (Ulster/Queen’s University Belfast RFC)
14. James Nicholson (Leinster/UCD RFC)
13. Hugh Cooney (Leinster/Clontarf FC)
12. Sam Berman (Leinster/Dublin University FC) - u19
11. Ihechi Oji (Munster/UL Bohemians RFC)
10. Matthew Lynch (Leinster/Dublin University FC)
9. Jack Oliver (Munster/Shannon RFC)
1. George Hadden (Leinster/Clontarf FC)
2. Gus McCarthy (Leinster/UCD RFC)
3. Fiachna Barrett (Connacht/Galway Corinthians RFC)
4. Charlie Irvine (Ulster/Queen’s University Belfast RFC)
5. Evan O’Connell (Munster/UL Bohemians RFC) - u19
6. Max Dunne (Leinster/Dublin University FC)
7. Ruadhan Quinn (Munster/Old Crescent RFC)
8. James McNabney (Ulster/Ballymena RFC)
Replacements:
16. Danny Sheahan (Munster/UCC RFC) - u19
17. George Morris (Leinster/Lansdowne FC)
18. Patrick McCarthy (Leinster/Dublin University FC)
19. Joe Hopes (Ulster/Queens University Belfast RFC) - u19
20. Brian Gleeson (Munster/Garryowen RFC) - u19
21. Oscar Cawley (Leinster/Naas RFC)
22. Sam Prendergast (Leinster/Lansdowne FC)
23. Hugh Gavin (Connacht/Galwegians RFC)
24. Henry McErlean (Leinster/Terenure College RFC)
25. Conor O’Tighearnaigh (Leinster/UCD RFC)
26. Diarmuid Mangan (Leinster/UCD RFC)

[naraic]

https://www.irishrugby.ie/report_nostat ... le-avenue/

Ireland 47 Italy 50

Just missed out but good run out for the squad.

[mildlyinterested]

Ireland U20s:

15. Henry McErlean (Leinster/Terenure)
14. Ike Anagu (IQ Rugby/La Rochelle)
13. Hugh Gavin (Connacht/Galwegians)
12. John Devine (Connacht/Corinthians)
11. Noah Sheridan (Leinster/Clontarf)
10. Harry West (Connacht/Buccaneers)
9. Jack Oliver (Munster/Garryowen)
1. Paddy McCarthy (Leinster/Dublin University)
2. Matt Victory (Leinster/Dublin University)
3. Fiachna Barrett (Connacht/Corinthians)
4. Conor O’Tighearnaigh (Leinster/UCD)
5. Evan O’Connell (Munster/Ul Bohemians)
6. Diarmuid Mangan (Leinster/UCD)
7. Ruadhan Quinn (Munster/Old Crescent)
8. James McNabney (Ulster/Ballymena)

Replacements: 16. Gus McCarthy (Leinster/UCD), 17. George Hadden (Leinster/Clontarf), 18. Ronan Foxe (Leinster/Old Belvedere), 19. Joe Hopes (Ulster/QUB), 20. George Shaw (IQ Rugby/Cardiff Univ.), 21. Oscar Cawley (Leinster/Naas), 22. Sam Prendergast (Leinster/Lansdowne), 23. Rory Telfer (Ulster/QUB), 24. Charlie Irvine (Ulster/QUB), 25. Sam Berman (Leinster/Dublin University), 26. James Doyle (Leinster/Lansdowne)

[Ruckedtobits]

When & where are they playing?

[cormac]

1pm today in Cork