Ireland's U20 rugby team secured a convincing victory over Italy with a score of 55-15 in their opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape Town. The match was highlighted by a hat-trick from Sam Berman, contributing significantly to Ireland's eight-try performance. Willie Faloon and Evan O'Connell praised the team's performance, noting the impressive display. Meanwhile, in another match in Athlone, Wales U20s narrowly lost to New Zealand U20s with a score of 34-41, despite a strong effort that earned them two losing bonus points. Louie Hennessey scored two tries for Wales. Additionally, the Junior Springboks defeated Fiji 57-7, with Jurenzo Julius scoring two tries and Michail Damon finishing off a great move. The tournament also saw England U20s defeating Argentina 40-21, with Jack Bracken scoring a hat-trick.
Dwayne Peel's former Wales coach joins his Scarlets staff #WelshRugby | #URC | #Scarlets Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/RqBOkmX2uS
Billy Sela was brilliant for England U20s in their win over Argentina during their opening game of the World Championships. Powerful Prop. #U20sWorldChampionship https://t.co/vygcPfP1B4
Billy Sela was brilliant in England U20s opening game of the World Championship in their win against Argentina. Powerful Prop. #U20sWorldChampionship https://t.co/vygcPfP1B4
๐ฟ๐ฆ The Springboks legend was having none of it. Do you agree? ๐ Full story below. https://t.co/sYfqXNfZj8
'The big thing that Ireland will look to expose is...' On today's Rugby Weekly Extra, @bernardjackman looks at the role that South Africa's new coaches might have on how the upcoming series will pan out. Full podcast: https://t.co/43Hwy10st9 https://t.co/Zg0Phe6nrc
'As a schoolboy he was up there with anyone.' Sam Berman's hat-trick in Ireland's opening World Rugby U-20 Championship encounter grabbed the attention of @bernardjackman on today's pod. Full podcast: https://t.co/43Hwy10st9 https://t.co/UlAWIHUQlx
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"Billy Sela was immense... but I want to reserve the last bit for Lucas (Friday); he doesn't turn 18 until later in July." - Mark Mapletoft on highlight reel England U20 players versus Argentina, from Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town. #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/WnngKbY3C1
"Billy Sela was immense... but I want to reserve the last bit for Lucas (Friday); he doesn't turn 18 until later in July." - Mark Mapletoft on highlight reel England U20 players versus Argentina, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/tDUrPbk0cH
8 - @SAJuniorRugby's Sibabalwe Mahashe beat eight defenders against Fiji, the most by any forward in the #WorldRugbyU20s at the weekend and the most by a Junior Bok in the competition since Edwill van der Merwe beat nine against France in 2016. Potential.
9 - @WelshRugbyUnionโs Huw Anderson beat 9 defenders v New Zealand, the most by any #WorldRugbyU20s player at the weekend as well as the most by a ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ player since Ryan Conbeer v ๐ฎ๐น in 2018 and the most by any player against ๐ณ๐ฟ since Opta have recorded this data (2011). Talent.
7 defenders to stop him ๐ฅ All World Rugby U20s games on RugbyPass TV ๐ฅ #rugby #WorldRugbyU20s https://t.co/4a2tyqxaCe
The future is now ๐ฅ Rewatch all the action for free at https://t.co/boa56vOPJ5 ๐บ #rugby #WorldRugbyU20s https://t.co/3Yw9Dto0YG
The Ruck podcast ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Ben Earl interview: His Test week ๐ What would success look like? ๐ณ๐ฟ All Blacks appearing nervous @willgkelleher, @AlexMLowe, @AlfredReynolds5 and @petersuntimes discuss all this and more. Listen now! โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/AI3DLfgycc https://t.co/3mAytJCJWj
3 - Jack Bracken scored three tries v Argentina, just the second #WorldRugbyU20s hat-trick by an @EnglandRugby player after Jonny May v Argentina in 2010; his 4 line breaks were also the most by an England player since Marcus Smith made 4 v Italy in 2018. Attack.
England rugby star's son lights up world stage at 18 with stunning debut hat-trick https://t.co/bEhHLCa607
Scott Barrett: from thin farmerโs boy to bigger deal than the prime minister New All Blacks captain is slowly adjusting to life in New Zealandโs biggest spotlight Tap for feature by @willgkelleherโฌ๏ธ https://t.co/gmxCEVyIC4
BREAKING: Dave Walder leaves Bristol immediately with former player taking over #GallagherPrem Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/6l0QeDR9FM
"It says a lot about him as an individual..." - INTERVIEW: Jack Bracken wasn't the only England U20 rookie to impress last Saturday, writes Liam Heagney in Cape Town ๐จโ๐ป #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/fMk5s8zI6S
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor said New Zealand are expecting a โbloody toughโ opening Test against England, as the All Blacks begin a new era under Scott Robertson. https://t.co/BhzxMz7W7g
GETTING TO KNOW: Wales U20s openside Lucas de la Rua, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #WelshRugby #WALvNZR #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/4yjRl4QxeF
Getting to know: Wales U20s openside Lucas de la Rua, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #WelshRugby #WALvNZR #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/4yjRl4QxeF
One for the early risers in the UK โ the story of Scott Barrett, from the people who know him best around Taranaki @TimesSport ๐ณ๐ฟ๐๏ธ๐๐ผ https://t.co/eVK737qHMh
Winning two Tests in South Africa this July would be Irelandโs greatest achievement, writes @mark_keohane https://t.co/fBF84EzKLr
๐ฃ๏ธ "That is a very important thing because, when it comes to squad selection and things like that." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Jesse Kriel reveals brutal Rassie Erasmus message that kept the Springboks grounded and opens up on his 'rivalry' with Lukhanyo Am. https://t.co/NUdamdV3tk
A Springbok legend weighs in on the All Black's remark. #AllBlacks #Springboks #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/FXS4GvP5tB
๐๐ Three double Rugby World Cup winners! ๐ฟ๐ฆ Where are they now? The U20 World Championship-winning Junior Springboks that ended New Zealand's dominance. https://t.co/ctAIbTa5au
Boks boss Jake White angered the Irish with his incendiary comments ahead of the November Test in 2004: https://t.co/2AxRIJOagc
๐ Big wins for South Africa, France and Ireland. โ๏ธ #WorldRugbyU20s Day One Wrap: England legend's son scores a hat-trick, Junior Boks hammer Fiji. https://t.co/1LT9WQAXSi
๐ฟ๐ฆ Staggering response to Sam Warburton from Swys de Bruin. ๐ Full story below. #RSAvIRE https://t.co/6DlQn5pQBy
๐ฟ๐ฆ Swys de Bruin doesn't feel Ireland should be in top two of rankings. ๐ Full story below. #RSAvIRE https://t.co/2R5a4tWRh5
๐ฃ๏ธ "Sam (Warburton) is a great player but he can't tie Victor's shoelaces when it comes to experience and say what he wants to say." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Swys de Bruin and Victor Matfield don't hold back here. Wow. #RSAvIRE https://t.co/v3DceHp55r
Sam Warburton believes Ireland are still the best team in the world. @VictorMatfield and Swys de Bruin are not buying that argument at all! ๐บ Watch Final Whistle Presents Side Entry on Catch Up https://t.co/YkUoKLWJUj
How South Africa entered the changing rooms at #WorldRugbyU20s https://t.co/IUMntqJhCR
Springbok icon Percy Montgomery and former Ireland scrumhalf John Robbie agreed that the off-field sparring before the July series between the teams in South Africa is good. https://t.co/c2JMvBiX96
"We've seen players commit suicide... I was fortunate." - INTERVIEW: Eddie Andrews, with Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town, on his cut-short Springboks career and life now as a politician. #Springboks #RSAvIRE #WorldRugbyU20s Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/C4QRqbvEGy
"That wasn't down to me, it was all behind closed doors..." - INTERVIEW: Junior Kpoku, with Liam Heagney in Cape Town ๐จโ๐ป, on England U20s, Racing 92, Siya Kolisi and Prem vs Top 14. #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/tir5PrIbRM
"Two things stand out for me..." - INTERVIEW: Junior Boks boss Bafanaย Nhleko has his say on their opening round win over Fiji, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #JuniorBoks #RSAvFIJ #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/z1rhs1zDVw
Serial winner Scott Robertson will have to adapt fast to Test arena New All Blacks coach won seven straight Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders, and New Zealand fans will also expect winning start to his career in Test rugby | โ๏ธ@SBarnesRugby https://t.co/oqzpQsfgUX
INTERVIEW: The Willie Faloon, Evan OโConnell verdict as Ireland U20s soothe their Italian pain, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #IrishRugby #IREvITA #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/FbDAjz76mD
๐ U20s World Championship Results ICYMI - All of the results from the opening day yesterday โคต๏ธ ๐ซ๐ท France 49 - 12 Spain ๐ช๐ธ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England 40 - 21 Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท โ๏ธ Ireland 55 - 15 Italy ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐บ Australia 35 - 11 Georgia ๐ฌ๐ช ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa 57 - 7 Fiji ๐ซ๐ฏ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales 34 - 41 NZ ๐ณ๐ฟ
Sam Berman bags hat-trick as Ireland get World Rugby U-20 Championship campaign off to flyer https://t.co/wIfMg6aP7T
"Third try was pretty good; lucky with the bounce..." - Jack Bracken on his hat-track debut for England U20s at the World Rugby U20 Championship, from Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Cape Town. #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/LWTsNJrlfa
Bismarck du Plessis has warned that talk around South Africa's recent record against Ireland will only fire the Springboks up for the two-Test series. https://t.co/7GXYTQPW7Q
Rassie Erasmus is set to deploy World Cup winners Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse as the Springbok back three against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday. https://t.co/5M4aSZskPK
Age-group level action this week has been a great advertisement for South Africaโs talent and the perfect teaser to the July series between the Springboks and Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE. https://t.co/xcdXrR3dQm
๐ฆ๐บ An eventful start to the tournament #WorldRugbyU20s https://t.co/HMDe25jPVe
"Two things stand out for me today..." - Bafana Nhleko has his say about a big opening round win for the Junior Springboks versus Fiji, from Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town. #JuniorBoks #SouthAfrica #RSAvFIJ #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/okg8ovLLNs
MATCH REPORT: Second-half Carys Cox hat-trick helps Wales pull away from Spain in Cardiff to qualify for #WXV2 and #RWC2025 https://t.co/3PuC53Ui1n
"Left it all out on the field..." - Fiji skipper Nalani May held his head high post-game despite their heavy loss to the Junior Springboks, from Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town, #Fiji #RSAvFIJ #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/c5aRiO6Hvf
Wales U20s' fightback falls short but young Dragons claim two losing bonus points vs New Zealand https://t.co/OXcZtAhGGF https://t.co/VzZGFpnDAG
BOKS OFFICE: The Junior Boks were in big demand with their media after their comfortable opening round win at the World Rugby U20 Championship. #JuniorBoks #SouthAfrica #RSAvFIJ #rugby https://t.co/OY7iBGMBzh
F-T: Wales U20s 34, New Zealand U20s 41. A stirring effort from Wales in their opening World Championship fixture in Cape Town. Centre Louie Hennessey touching down twice. with fellow backs Huw Anderson, Steffan Emanuel and Macs Page also crossing.
H-T: Wales U20s 34, New Zealand U20s 41. A stirring effort from Wales in their opening World Championship fixture in Cape Town. Centre Louie Hennessey touching down twice. with fellow backs Huw Anderson, Steffan Emanuel and Macs Page also crossing.
Jurenzo Julius scored two tries as the Junior Springboks demolished Fiji in a bonus-point victory in their opening fixture of the U20 World Championship in Cape Town on Saturday. https://t.co/FUlQXiGIpx
Bathobele Hlekani loving his screen time after an amazing performance against Fiji ๐ช From the same area as Siya Kolisi, could we see another South African legend emerging ๐ All the action on RPTV, you don't want to miss any of it ๐บ #WorldRugbyU20s #Rugby #Springboks https://t.co/YFl6ocB5ZQ
Fabulous results for Wales who now qualify for next years Rugby World Cup as well as a place in WXV2 #wrugby https://t.co/aVSIwNR9Rc
Full-time at Cardiff Arms Park ๐ WXV2 spot secured โ Rugby World Cup qualification sealed โ A great day for Ioan Cunningham's side! ๐ #BBCRugby https://t.co/mP4bZm5TwF
The Willie Faloon reaction to Ireland impressively beating Italy 55-15 at the World Rugby U20 Championship, from Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town. #IrishRugby #IREvITA #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/AgxfNtNtQh
Willie Faloon give his hot take on Ireland impressively beating Italy 55-15 at the World Rugby U20 Championship, from Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town. #IrishRugby #IREvITA #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/eK2cwSlENr
H-T: Wales U20s 13, New Zealand U20s 24. Full-back Huw Anderson and centre Louie Hennessey with the touchdowns for Wales in their opening World Championship fixture at the Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town. Live coverage on RugbyPass TV.
Evan O'Connell gives his verdict to Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town on Ireland beating Italy 55-15 on match day one at the World Rugby U20 Championship. #IrishRugby #IREvITA #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/R86dK8eJBx
Evan O'Connell gives his verdict to Liam Heagney ๐๏ธ in Cape Town on Ireland beating Italy 55-15 on match day one at the World Rugby U20 Championship. #EnglandRugby #ENGvARG #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/mav4M4IjRW
Faloon hails 'brilliant' Berman after impressive eight-try display against Italy https://t.co/DAjnjCagPb
Hat-trick for Berman as Ireland make winning start at World Rugby U20 Championship https://t.co/sdk5d4MOzd
Half time in Cardiff after a 6 try first half #wrugby https://t.co/iJmtzniFOz
The hosts are off to a flying start! ๐คฉ Michail Damon finishes off a great move for @SAJuniorRugby ๐ฟ๐ฆ #WorldRugbyU20s | #RSAVFIJ https://t.co/7Qh71vX0wT
Sam Berman hat-trick leads Ireland Under-20s to convincing victory over Italy in opener https://t.co/KfaCZOfQ0Q
The Ireland reaction following their big win over Italy at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape Town. #IREvITA #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/EKnCYVEW9g
TEAM SHEET: Wales and New Zealand have confirmed their line-ups for their World Rugby U20 Championship pool clash in Athlone. #WALvNZR #WorldRugbyU20s #rugby https://t.co/SxVSspHwEx
How it looked at half-time in Cape Town when Ireland and Italy came down the tunnel. #WorldRugbyU20 #IREvITA #rugby https://t.co/NmJGpmXdKp