Relentless Performance Leads Ireland U-20 Women To Record Win

Captain Jane Neill scored two tries in a player-of-the-match performance as the Ireland Under-20 Women (sponsored by PwC) ran out comprehensive 62-7 winners over Scotland in Ystrad Mynach. It was a record-breaking win for Ireland at this level, eclipsing last summer’s 37-7 defeat of Scotland, and saw Niamh Briggs’ side win two games at a Six Nations Women’s Summer Series for the first time. Determined to put …

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Ireland U20 Women Beaten By Strong French Side

Ireland showed brightly at times in Round 2 of the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series but they could not match the firepower of a much fancied French team who won 41-12. France started the game with real intent and notched up two early unconverted tries from Justine Ogier (01′), Cloe Correa (06′). Ireland took their time to settle but once they did they began …

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Ireland U-20 Women Secure Victory Over Hosts Wales

Replacement Ellie O’Sullivan Sexton’s opportunist 82nd-minute try put the seal on the Ireland Under-20 Women’s impressive 29-10 win over Wales in their opening Six Nations Women’s Summer Series match. O’Sullivan Sexton dribbled through a loose Welsh pass to score in the last minute in the Caerphilly rain, adding to earlier unconverted scores from Sophie Barrett, Robyn O’Connor, Hannah Clarke, and player-of-the-match Jemima Adams Verling. This …

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Ireland Women’s U20 team Named for the Summer Series Against Wales

Head Coach Niamh Briggs has named her Ireland Women’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Saturday’s opening game in the Six Nations Summer Series. Ireland face Wales at 3.30pm on Saturday, July 5th in the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. Leinster’s Jane Neill captains the side after leading the team at the inaugural tournament last year. …

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Victory For The Ireland U20s In Final clash of the Six Nations Summer Series

In a historic victory, the Ireland Under-20 Women triumphed over Scotland with a decisive 37-7 win in the sweltering heat of Parma. This win marks their first at this level, showcasing their skill and determination in the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series. Niamh Briggs’ side, driven by an outstanding front row, dominated the game. Prop Sophie Barrett set the tone …

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Ireland U20 Women’s Go Close But Fall Short In Gritty Fightback

As if to epitomise the burgeoning spirit of this Ireland Under-20 Women’s team in the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, their tenacious fightback against Italy came agonisingly close but ultimately fell short, ending in a 24-17 defeat. The young Irish squad showcased a blend of resilience and determination, exemplified by Kelly Burke’s two late tries, yet the stifling 30-degree heat …

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All you need to know ahead of the Ireland Women’s U20 team’s first ever Six Nations Women’s Summer Series

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the Ireland Women’s U20 team’s first ever Six Nations Women’s Summer Series. Sponsored by PwC, the matchday squad, which was named yesterday, will be raring to go and ready to make history in their inaugural tournament. https://www.instagram.com/p/C89j5vntDEL/?img_index=1 What are the competition details? The Six Nations Women’s Summer Series will take place in …

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