Connacht braced for ‘emotional battle’ with Munster

Defence coach Peter Wilkins views Munster as more dangerous on back of two defeats

Paul Boyle ready to lead injury-hit Ireland under-20s to Georgia

No playing survivors remain from the side beaten in last year’s World Cup final

Coláiste Iognáid secure 14th Connacht Senior Schools Cup title

The Jes have too much nouse for plucky Summerhill College at the Sportgsround

Jack Kelly in line for Ireland Under-20 return in Wales

Fullback has recovered from shoulder injury ahead of Saturday’s game

Opportunity knocks for Ireland under-20 fringe players

Injuries force coach Nigel Carolan’s hand for crunch game against France

Carolan rings the changes for French exam

Ireland coach names his Under-20s side to face France on Friday night

Ireland under-20s forced to make changes due to injuries

Backs hoping to make significant gains against Italian side in Prato

Calvin Nash comes into Ireland under-20s side for Italy clash

Nigel Carolan has made two changes to his side to take on Italy in Rome this weekend

Paul Boyle’s late try secures opening win for Ireland

Scotland had late chance to turn the tables on Nigel Carolan’s side

Cillian Gallagher plays down worries that Ireland Under-20s lack ‘grunt’

Flanker emphasises importance of mindset ahead of Six Nations opener in Scotland

Ireland’s Jack Kelly takes inspiration from Leinster young guns

Fullback will be sixth consecutive Under-20 captain from Dublin school St Michael’s

Connacht bring three Ireland Under-20 players into academy

Nigel Carolan recruits Cillian Gallagher, Stephen Kerins and Conor Kenny

Cillian Gallagher latest injury worry for Ireland Under-20s

Nigel Carolan puts Matthew Cosgrove on standby ahead of semi-final with New Zealand

History Boys: The Irish Under-20 squad that defeated New Zealand

The 23 on Ireland duty in the famous 33-34 victory over New Zealand in the Under-20 World Championship

Ireland under-20s prepare for tough opener against Wales

Manchester City venue should help team prepare for toughest pool since 2008

Ireland see off Scotland but tougher challenges lie ahead

Under-20 side move on to Junior World Championship in June

U20 Six Nations: Clinical Wales quick to capitalise on Irish mistakes

Home side will be suitably frustrated following an error-strewn performance

Ireland Under-20s: James Ryan to lead from front against Wales

Ireland have bulkier pack this season and will aim for strong start at Donnybrook

Nigel Carolan names Ireland U20 side for opener against Wales

Lansdowne’s James Ryan to captain new-look side

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