Ramping up emotion at the break powered Ireland U20s to victory over England

IRELAND’S Under‑20s delivered a statement of intent in this season’s Six Nations Championship, outmuscling England 31–21 in a performance head coach Andrew Browne described as a triumph of discipline, mentality and sheer willpower.

Tries from Lee Fitzpatrick, Josh Neill, Daniel Ryan and Noah Byrne, all converted by the flawless boot of Tom Wood, set the platform, before Charlie O’Shea’s last‑gasp penalty slammed the door on any English hopes of a late twist.

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