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Ireland U20s Face Tough Defeat Against New Zealand in World Rugby U20 Championship

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Ireland U20s faced a challenging match against New Zealand in the World Rugby U20 Championship, ending in a difficult defeat. Find out more here!

Ireland U20s had high hopes at the World Rugby U20 Championship but faced a tough defeat against New Zealand. After a disappointing 31-20 loss to England in the semi-final, Ireland battled New Zealand in the third-place playoff. Despite holding a 12-point lead at one point, New Zealand's dominance led to a 38-point unanswered surge, resulting in a 38-24 victory. The Baby Blacks showcased their strength, clinching third place and their best finish since their 2017 title win. Captain Vernon Bason expressed his pride in the team's performance, highlighting their determination to finish strong, aiming for the podium.

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Watch: U20 Rugby Union World Cup - Ireland v New Zealand (BBC Sport)

Ireland suffered a disappointing 31-20 semi-final defeat to England in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon while New Zealand lost 55-31 to France.

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Ireland U20s v New Zealand At The World Rugby U20 ... (Balls.ie)

It's not the match they were hoping to be playing in but Ireland U20s have the chance to secure a 3rd place finish at this years World Championship when ...

BRONZE HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Ireland U20 ... (All Blacks)

Future All Blacks and Ireland internationals clash at the Under 20 level in the third-place playoff at the 2024 World Rugby Under 20 Championships in South ...

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New Zealand too strong for Ireland under-20s in third-place playoff (The Irish Times)

Irish team had a 12-point lead at one point before 38 points unanswered from the All Blacks.

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Baby Blacks clinch best U20 Championship finish since 2017 title win (RugbyPass)

New Zealand sealed their best finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship since their 2017 title win, clinching third place in Cape Town.

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New Zealand score 33 unanswered points to beat Ireland in third ... (The42)

Jon Cardinelli reports from the Cape Town Stadium. NEW ZEALAND HIT back after trailing at half-time to beat Ireland 38-24 in the World Rugby U20 ...

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Baby Blacks beat Ireland to the podium (The Rugby Paper)

New Zealand captain Vernon Bason on his side's victory said: “Today was a game we really wanted to get over and finish the best we can and finish as high as we ...

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Promising Ireland U20s group learn tough lesson against New ... (The42)

IT ALL LOOKED to be going so well for the Ireland U20s in Cape Town yesterday. At half-time in their third place playoff with New Zealand at the U20 World ...

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