As preparation for the Under 20 Rugby World Championship in South Africa, Ireland U20s faced an Ulster ‘A’ side at the Kingspan Stadium, on Saturday lunchtime. Ireland U20s brought an enlarged squad of 30 players and ensured that everyone got game time in hot, sunny Belfast.
The first 20 minutes was a cat and mouse affair, with defences on top and played between the 22s. Despite an even share of the ball, neither side could make a telling break.
The deadlock was broken on 21 minutes, when following a break, Max Flynn crossed under the posts. Jack Murphy’s conversion put Ireland up 7-0.
Ulster replied quickly, when Ethan Graham got over to reduce the deficit to 5-7, after 25 minutes.
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