The Ireland Under-20s (sponsored by PwC) found their form in the second half to a win a thrilling 10-try U-20 Six Nations opener, with a James Nicholson brace helping them to beat Wales 44-27. 2023 UNDER-20 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 1: WALES UNDER-20s 27 IRELAND UNDER-20s 44, Stadiwm CSM Scorers: Wales: Tries:
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Chair of the WRU Independent Review Panel announced
The Rt Hon Dame Anne Rafferty DBE PC has been appointed as Chair of the Welsh Rugby Union Independent Review Panel. Dame Anne Rafferty is a former Court of Appeal judge. Sport Resolutions UK nominated a Chair and this was endorsed by the Commissioning Advisory Group, comprised of Sport Wales
Guinness Six Nations: Wales v Ireland Live Blog
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Giannini ready for Irish challenge in Colwyn Bay
Luca Giannini has revealed how the meteoric rise of Joe Hawkins is inspiring the current crop of Wales U20 youngsters. Scarlets teenager Giannini will make his Six Nations bow as one of the youngest players in coach Byron Hayward’s side when Wales host Ireland in Colwyn Bay on Friday night
Wales ready to take on the Irish up front
Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys sat down with the media ahead of Wales’ Six Nations opener with Ireland on Saturday and announced the news that Leigh Halfpenny had been forced to pull out of the game due to a back spasm. Liam Williams will step into his role at full
Woodman hoping for perfect birthday gift
New Wales U20 captain Ryan Woodman has asked his teammates to club together and give him the perfect 19th birthday present – a win over Ireland in Colwyn Bay on Friday, 02 February. The Dragons forward celebrated his birthday the day before the opening game in the 2023 U20 Six
Sexton leads an Irish side missing Furlong
Andy Farrell has named the Ireland squad to face Wales in the Principality Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. Johnny Sexton will captain the side and is partnered by Jamison Gibson-Park at half-back, but Ireland will be without British & Irish

