Junior World Championship

Junior World Championship Pool by Pool guide

Holders France once again strong contenders to win their group and reach semi-final

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

Unbeaten Ireland braced for visit of U-20 world champions France

Absence of injured captain Hawkshaw a huge loss for McNamara’s team

Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Craig Casey reclaims the number nine jersey, while Angus Kernohan makes his first appearance

Paul Boyle relishing the challenge to prove what he’s capable of

Gorey-born forward and ex-U-20 Ireland star embracing his opportunity with Connacht

Noel McNamara feels benefit of a New Zealand state of mind

Ireland U-20 coach returns from a placement with North Harbour with a notebook full of ideas

Rugby Stats: World Rugby crackdown on high tackles understandable

Consistency in interpretation and administration of the law the greatest challenge

Rugby World Cup 2019: How much will it cost to follow Ireland in Japan?

Supporting Ireland in Japan won’t be cheap with packages going up to over €20k

Profiles: Who are the four acquitted in Belfast rape trial?

Three of the four Belfast trial defendants were rugby players

Mission accomplished as Ireland Under-20s rout Samoa

Peter Malone’s side have avoided relegation play-off after first tournament win in Georgia

Moscow success gives Ireland Sevens World Cup boost

John O’Sullivan profiles winners of first leg of Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix series

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

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

Ireland Under-20s seek to finish on high note against Scotland

Nigel Carolan’s side will look to lay down marker for summer with final-day victory

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