Ireland U20 2015 6 nations and junior world cup

typhoony

there's still no news if RTE will be showing the Italian game, i notice it's listed as being shown on espnscrum but not on the Sky listings for the ESPN Channel.

shuffol

RTE never show away games. Will most likely be on the website like in the past but don't expect to find much information about it even when the game has kicked off.

Stainalert

RuPi wrote: »

Excellent article giving insight to the Under 20 camp.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/six-nations-2015-in-camp-with-the-ireland-under-20s-1.2088687

Very good article although I'm not sure Carolan should get all the credit for Marmion - Think Ruddock was the guy who identified him playing in Wales

The Lost Sheep

Stainalert wrote: »

Very good article although I'm not sure Carolan should get all the credit for Marmion - Think Ruddock was the guy who identified him playing in Wales

Well he was in Irish Exiles set up and with Irish youths before Ruddock would have seen him....

its_phil

Stainalert wrote: »

Very good article although I'm not sure Carolan should get all the credit for Marmion - Think Ruddock was the guy who identified him playing in Wales

You only need to read interviews with Marmion to see where the credit goes and he's credited Carolan massively.

Stainalert

its_phil wrote: »

You only need to read interviews with Marmion to see where the credit goes and he's credited Carolan massively.

Fair enough I stand corrected

S12b

Jack Carty was actually the guy who put Nigel Carolan on to Marmion!!

ArmchairQB

article was a bit of a love in for me, lets wait till they play a few games before we wax lyrical about them and their set up. Talent is all there for a good season ahead

RobbieRuns

ArmchairQB wrote: »

aticle was a bit of a love in for me, lets wait till they play a few games before we wax lyrical about them and their set up. Talent is all there for a good season ahead

Same, but it is a very good squad, I think they will do very well this year. Wonder how Ruddock feels about the love in?

Hagz

Didn't Ruddock leave on his own terms?

leinster blue boys

whilst scrolling through forum boards and twitter,i noticed @irishrugyua has mentioned these exiles lads ,I wonder if the IRFU are aware ,with lads of this ability ,we are losing out on ,its not as if we have a wealth of talent in this country

The Lost Sheep

leinster blue boys wrote: »

whilst scrolling through forum boards and twitter, i noticed @irishrugyua has mentioned these exiles lads, I wonder if the IRFU are aware ,with lads of this ability, we are losing out on ,its not as if we have a wealth of talent in this country

IRFU are most certainly aware of these guys. They've played Irish age grade but got asked to play for other nations and decided to play England etc

Will this thread be merged into other thread?

Bridge93

http://www.intouchrugby.com/magazine/ireland-20-team-play-italy-20-named/

Team for friday

The Lost Sheep

Ireland Under-20 team & Replacements (v Italy Under-20. Stadio Pozzi Lamarmora – Kick-off 19.00hrs local, 18.00hrs GMT):

15 – Billy Dardis (UCD/ Leinster)*
14 – Greg O’Shea (Shannon/ Munster)
13 – Garry Ringrose (UCD/ Leinster)*
12 – Fergal Cleary (Lansdowne / Leinster)
11 – Jack Owens (QUB/ Ulster)
10 – Ross Byrne (UCD / Leinster)
9 – Nick McCarthy (UCD/ Leinster) (Capt)*

1 – Jeremy Loughman (UCD / Leinster)
2 – Zack McCall (QUB/Ulster)
3 – Oisin Heffernan (Terenure/Leinster)*
4 – David O’Connor (St. Mary’s/Leinster)
5 – Alex Thompson (QUB/Ulster)
6 – Josh Murphy (UCD/Leinster)*
7 – Rory Moloney (Buccaneers/Connacht)*
8 – Lorcan Dow (QUB/Ulster)

Replacements

16 – Adam McBurney (Ballymena/Ulster)
17 – Michael Lagan (Ballymena/Ulster)
18 – Conan O’Donnell (Sligo/NUIG/Connacht)
19 – Cian Romaine (Buccaneers/Connacht)
20 – Nick Timoney (St. Mary’s/Leinster)
21 – Jack Cullen (Shannon/Munster)*
22 – Joey Carbery (UCD/Leinster)
23 – Sam Arnold (Ballynahinch/Ulster)

http://www.connachtrugby.ie/#ConnachtNews

wp_rathead

Thought Romaine and Gaffney would start personally, but that's a tasty enough team in its own right

stellenbosch

wprathead wrote: »

Thought Romaine and Gaffney would start personally, but that's a tasty enough team in its own right

Gaffney/Dwan/McNulty/Stockdale all injured and I hear Gaffney for the whole 6N die to a torn hamstring.

Would have had Fitzgerald in for O'Shea personally.

Bridge93

wprathead wrote: »

Thought Romaine and Gaffney would start personally, but that's a tasty enough team in its own right

Gaffney not in at all is strange. Would've thought he was the most versatile of the backs.

Edit: just saw Stellenbosch's post.

wp_rathead

Didn't hear about Gaffney, massive shame. He been very impressive for Eagles this season

thomond2006

For someone with only a passing interest what is the U20s crop looking like this season compared to previous years?

ArmchairQB

Brewer? is he injured again or what's the story there?

leinster blue boys

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

IRFU are most certainly aware of these guys. They've played Irish age grade but got asked to play for other nations and decided to play England etc

Will this thread be merged into other thread?

how do you merge the thread into another thread ? Going back to the lads mentioned,i notice Treadwell an o connor are still in Englands squad , ,where as Sheedy is no longer in Wales squad ,anyone help with reason for him withdrawing?

S12b

If Gaffney is injured that makes a lot more sense alright, I was very surprised not to see him involved....he's been excellent every time I've seen him for Wegians + Connacht this season!! When did he get the injury?

The Lost Sheep

thomond2006 wrote: »

For someone with only a passing interest what is the U20s crop looking like this season compared to previous years?

With the high number who played last year back again you would be hopeful of the side going well. The backline is where the real strength of this years squad and if the forwards can match their English/French counterparts and give backs enough ball then we could do quite well

Fireball07

I would have thought McNulty would be starting after he did last year, if he's injured, that explains it. Does Fitzgerald have another year underage after this?

typhoony

hopefully there's not too many long term injuries, McBurney on the replacements wasn't on the original squad list

kingofthekong

Does anyone know when the player profiles will be up

woody19

Anyone know if the game is going to be streamed online or on TV?

The Lost Sheep

Fireball07 wrote: »

I would have thought McNulty would be starting after he did last year, if he's injured, that explains it. Does Fitzgerald have another year underage after this?

No he doesn't have another year.

woody19 wrote: »

Anyone know if the game is going to be streamed online or on TV?

Its live on Italian tv so there may be a stream somewhere. Its live on Rai Sport 1 in Italy.

kingofthekong wrote: »

Does anyone know when the player profiles will be up

On IRFU site? Tweet them is best bet to find out

MagicF

I emailed the IRFU and got this reply:
'We have asked the Italian Rugby Federation and we are not aware of anywhere streaming the game I'm afraid.'

typhoony

definitely there will a stream available online, both Italian TV and ESPN are showing the game live

MagicF

typhoony wrote: »

definitely there will a stream available online, both Italian TV and ESPN are showing the game live

Thanks

kingofthekong

Anyone know how I can watch the Wales u20 vs England u20

RobbieRuns

kingofthekong wrote: »

Anyone know how I can watch the Wales u20 vs England u20

Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead and then Colwyn Bay is about an hours drive.

the baby bull elephant

Is this possible to watch at all?

fox_1973

Italy leading 7-0 after two minutes

Bridge93

Italy took the lead after 2 mins. Ireland reply after 6 mins with a good maul.
7-7

fox_1973

7-7 now

Bridge93

The pitch is in tatters. Terrible conditions. Based on the touchline it looks like there has been heavy snow

Bridge93

10-7 Italy very nice penalty

Bridge93

Try Ireland brilliant work and break by Ringrose sets up O'Shea I think

Tox56

Cheers

Bridge93

Conditions really are dreadful, Ireland keep going for the corner too which when you've Byrne and Ringrose's kicking says it must be terrible underfoot

Tox56

Beautiful kick into the corner from Byrne, pitch is one of the worst I've ever seen

Hagz

I can't believe the state of the pitch. No option but to kick to the corners and maul.

RuggieBear

no streams or requests please

Bridge93

Italy look a half decent side in attack

Hagz

What a cut from the hooker haha. This is comical.

Tox56

Wow brilliant individual skill by the hooker, charge down and outstanding pick up at full tilt in terrible conditions

Byrne nails the kick again, some effort from him

15-28, strangely high scoring game

English Lurker

Wow. Glad I peeked into this thread as a) The pitch has to be seen to be believed and b) it's the only rugby on atm

15 ITA - 28 IRE at half time

Tox56

Ireland have done very well to get a 13 point lead, conditions are hilariously terrible. Byrne's kicking has been very sweet

It's a very exciting team this year so if they can get through this they'll be set up well for the tournament