Ireland Men’s U20s Squad For 2025 Six Nations Announced
Head Coach Neil Doak has today named his Ireland Men’s U20s Squad, sponsored by PwC who are celebrating their 20th year of supporting Irish Rugby, for the upcoming 2025 U20 Six Nations.
Five Munster players have been selected including Michael Foy, Conor Kennelly, Dylan Hicks, Gene O’Leary Kareem and Eoghan Smyth.
Connacht back row Éanna McCarthy has been named as captain ahead of the opening fixture of the 2025 Championship against England at Virgin Media Park on Thursday, 30 January (Kick-off 7.45pm).
There are six returning players who were involved in last year’s Six Nations campaign and World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa, with forwards Alex Usanov, Alan Spicer, Mikey Yarr, Billy Corrigan and Henry Walker included at this age-grade for a second year, while scrum-half Will Wootton also previously featured for Ireland U20s during the 2024 season.
The Ireland U20s squad have been building towards the Six Nations through a series of camps at the IRFU High Performance Centre, while challenge matches against Italy and Leinster Development over the Christmas period have aided preparations.
Ireland get their Championship campaign underway against England in Cork before a trip to Edinburgh in Round 2 to face Scotland on Saturday, 8 February (Kick-off 7.45pm).
Doak’s side then travel to Rodney Parade on Friday, 21 February (Kick-off 7.45pm) before welcoming France to Virgin Media Park for a Round 4 showdown on Friday, 7 March (Kick-off 8pm). The Championship concludes with an away clash against Italy in Treviso on Friday, 14 March (Kick-off 7.45pm).
Speaking at today’s squad announcement and media day at PwC headquarters in Dublin, Doak said: “We have been working hard for a number of weeks and it’s an exciting time for these young players, who have the honour of representing the wider group in the Six Nations.
“We are looking forward to the opportunities over the coming weeks and are excited by the prospect of an Ireland U20s team returning to Six Nations action at Virgin Media Park in Cork, where we always have huge support.”
Commenting at the 2025 Six Nations Under 20s Championship squad announcement, Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner at PwC Ireland said: “This year we celebrate 20 years of supporting the Ireland U20s Rugby Team, and we are immensely proud of this longstanding partnership and the success achieved to date. PwC’s sponsorship goes beyond financial support, it is about fostering a strong culture of talent, leadership and performance excellence.
“We are excited about the launch of the 2025 Six Nations U20s Championship and supporting Ireland’s next generation. As the team embarks on their upcoming Six Nations journey, we wish them the very best of luck and look forward to cheering them on to success. #FutureIsGreen.”
Tickets for Ireland’s home matches at Virgin Media Park in Cork are available to purchase now via Ticketmaster.ie.
Ireland Men’s U20s Squad:
Forwards (17):
Billy Bohan (Corinthians RFC/Connacht Rugby)
Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Michael Foy (UCC RFC/Munster Rugby)
Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster Rugby)
Connor Magee (Banbridge RFC/Ulster Rugby)
Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster Rugby)
Eanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht Rugby)
Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Aaron O’Brien (St Mary’s College RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht Rugby)
Mahon Ronan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Alan Spicer (UCD RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Alex Usanov (Clontarf RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Henry Walker (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster Rugby)
David Walsh (Terenure College RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Adam Watchorn (Kilkenny College/Leinster Rugby)
Mikey Yarr (UCD RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Backs (14):
Andrew Doyle (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Connor Fahy (Clontarf FC/Leinster Rugby)
Paidi Farrell (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Daniel Green (Queen’s University RFC/Ulster Rugby)
Dylan Hicks (Garryowen FC/Munster Rugby)
Gene O’Leary Kareem (UCC FC/Munster Rugby)
Clark Logan (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster Rugby)
Ciaran Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Andre Ryan (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Eoghan Smyth (Cork Constitution FC/Munster Rugby)
Sam Wisniewski (Clontarf RFC/Leinster Rugby)
Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby).
Ireland Men’s U20s Fixtures:
Thursday, 30 January: Ireland v England, Virgin Media Park, 7.45pm
Saturday, 8 February: Scotland v Ireland, Hive Stadium, 7.45pm
Friday, 21 February: Wales v Ireland, Rodney Parade, 7.45pm
Friday, 7 March: Ireland v France, Virgin Media Park, 8pm
Friday, 14 March: Italy v Ireland, Stadio Comunale di Monigo, 7.45pm.
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