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2025-01-30 22:34:00
Holders England survived Junior Kpoku’s 20-minute crimson card to defeat Eire within the Underneath-20s Six Nations opener 19-3 in Cork.
Again row Kpoku was despatched off within the fifteenth minute for a excessive sort out on Eoghan Smyth, however England held a 9-3 lead at half-time regardless of shedding captain Tom Burrow to the sin-bin.
Restored to their full complement, England have been awarded a penalty strive within the 68th minute and Ben Coen’s fourth penalty of the sport handed the guests a snug win.
It’s a sturdy begin to England’s bid to win back-to-titles, whereas it’s a first dwelling defeat for Eire within the U20 Six Nations since 2018.
Eire had dominated possession however England led via Benjamin Coen’s penalty earlier than Kpoku was dismissed for a excessive sort out on Smyth.
The Racing 92 again row grew to become the primary participant to obtain a 20-minute crimson card within the championship beneath the brand new guidelines which were carried out by World Rugby.
Burrow then was proven a yellow card for slapping the ball out of the palms of Clark Logan on the breakdown, however the guests prolonged their lead via one other penalty by Exeter Chiefs fly-half Coen.
Eire, who struggled to capitalise on their numerical benefit, obtained on the board via Sam Wisniewski’s penalty, however one other effort from Coen gave England a 9-3 lead on the break.
In difficult circumstances that led to quite a few dealing with errors from each side, it was a low-scoring second half.
The decisive blow got here with 12 minutes to play when England’s maul roared over the Irish line and French referee awarded a penalty strive after consulting along with his TMO.
So as to add insult for harm for Eire, substitute Osin Minogue was despatched to the sin-bin.
The hosts pressed for a response however have been unable to discover a medical contact in England’s 22, and Coen’s late penalty moved the guests 16 factors clear with two minutes remaining.
Eire’s night time was summed up within the last play of the sport as Charlie Molony seemed to cross for a comfort rating within the nook however participant of the match James Kane tackled the full-back into contact.
Neil Doak’s Eire will look to bounce again away to Scotland of their second fixture, whereas England will tackle France on the Rec.
Eire Underneath-20s: Charlie Molony; Derry Moloney, Connor Fahy, Eoghan Smyth, Ciaran Mangan; Sam Wisniewski, Clark Logan; Alex Usanov, Henry Walker, Alex Mullan, Mahon Ronan, Billy Corrigan; Michael Foy, Bobby Energy, Eanna McCarthy (capt).
Replacements: Connor Magee, Billy Bohan, Tom McAllister, David Walsh, Oisin Minogue, Andrew Doyle, Gene O’Leary Kareem, Daniel Inexperienced.
England Underneath-20s: Jack Kinder; Jack Bracken; Angus Corridor, Nic Allison; Charlie Griffin; Benjamin Coen, Archie McParland; Ralph MacEachran, Kepu Tuipulotu, Vilikesa Sela; Olamide Sodeke, Tom Burrow (capt); Junior Kpoku, Henry Pollock, Kane James.
Replacements: Louie Gulley, Oliver Scola, Tye Raymont, Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, George Timmins, Lucas Friday, Josh Bellamy, Nick Lilley.
