Ireland lose to England in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final

Ireland lose to England in World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final

Ireland’s Bryn Ward and England’s Henry Pollock clash. Steve Haag Sports/Darren Stewart/INPHO

Last Four

Willie Faloon’s side suffer 31-20 defeat in South Africa.

ENGLAND ENDED IRELAND’s hopes of securing a place in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship for a second year in a row with a 31-20 victory in Cape Town.

Willie Faloon’s side had started the brighter and a try from Oliver Coffey gave them the initiative after just one minute.

The chance came as a result of good work from centre Wilhelm de Clerk, who exposed England’s defence

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