France hammer Ireland to win third straight world U20 rugby title
France matched a record and settled a score as they crushed Ireland 50-14 on Friday to win the World Rugby under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
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Richie Murphy proud of Ireland U20s despite heavy final defeat
Richie Murphy admitted his Ireland side were "outplayed" by France in their World Rugby U20 Championship final defeat, but says his admiration for his players has grown even further on their run to the decider.
France lead Ireland 17-14 in World U20 Championship final
At half-time in the World U20 Championship final, it is currently France who lead Ireland 17-14 in South Africa.
McNabney only change for Ireland U20s' final clash
James McNabney returns to the Ireland team for their World Rugby U20 Championship final against France as the only change to the side that beat South Africa.
Ireland power past South Africa to book World Rugby U20 Championship final spot
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Prendergast, Quinn and McCarthy return for Ireland U20s for semi-final against South Africa
Captain Gus McCarthy, Ruadhan Quinn and Sam Prendergast all return to the Ireland side to face South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final on Sunday.
Roy Hodgson targets top-half PL finish after Palace appointment for new season
Roy Hodgson has targeted a top-half Premier League finish after being appointed Crystal Palace manager for the 2023-24 season.