Six Nations: Ireland U20 16 England U20 15

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Ireland Under-20 beat their English counterparts 16 – 15 in a nail biting finish on Friday evening at a raucous Dubarry Park in Athlone. Ulster’s very own Rory Scholes made the corner in the closing minutes and a match winning conversion from the boot of Tom Daly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

Ireland (3) 16

TRY: Rory Scholes

CON: Tom Daly

PEN: Tom Daly (2), Rory Scholes

England (9) 15

PEN: Henry Slade (5)

The opening minutes of the game witnessed an excellent penalty from Exeter Chiefs out-half Henry Slade, a result of Ireland not releasing on the ground gifting England a 3-0 lead in the early exchanges.

Ireland responded through a Daly attack down the centre which broke the defensive line and lead to a penalty for the hosts, only to be pushed wide by the Lansdowne clubman. Captain Luke McGrath showed his skill and leadership around . . .

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