Ireland U20 vs Georgia: Team News & Championship Preview
Get ready for the World Rugby U20 Championship opener as ireland U20s clash with Georgia! captain Éanna McCarthy leads the charge in a match set for Sunday, June 29, in Calvisano, Italy. neil Doak has revealed the starting XV, including key players like Charlie Molony adn Luke Murphy, as Ireland kicks off its Pool C journey. this critical first game against Georgia, live-streamed on RugbyPass TV, sets the stage for the Irish squad’s performance against tough competition from New Zealand and Italy. Catch all the insights, team news, and championship previews you need, brought to you by News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for the Ireland U20s as they aim for a strong start.
Ireland U20s Ready for World Rugby Championship Opener against Georgia
Updated June 27, 2025
Neil Doak, head coach, has announced the Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad for their first game in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. The squad, sponsored by PwC, will face Georgia in Calvisano, Italy, on Sunday, June 29. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. Irish time. The match will be available via live stream on RugbyPass TV.
Éanna McCarthy of Connacht will captain the team. McCarthy’s leadership impressed during the recent U20 Six Nations campaign. Ireland finds itself in pool C alongside six-time champions New Zealand, hosts Italy, and Georgia.A top-three finish in their pool would be considered a positive outcome for this Ireland U20s team.
Ireland U20s Starting XV
- Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster)
- Paidi Farrell (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster)
- Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)
- Eoghan Smyth (Cork Constitution FC/Munster)
- derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)
- Tom Wood (Garryowen FC/Munster)
- Clark Logan (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
- Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
- henry Walker (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
- Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)
- Mahon Ronan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster)
- billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster)
- Michael Foy (UCC RFC/Munster)
- Éanna McCarthy (captain) (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
- Luke Murphy (Young Munster RFC/Munster)
Replacements
- Mikey Yarr (UCD RFC/Leinster)
- Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
- Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster)
- Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster)
- Bobby power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
- Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby)
- Sam Wisniewski (old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
- Daniel Green (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
What’s next
the Ireland U20s will look to start their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign strong against Georgia. Their performance in this opening match will set the tone for their journey in Pool C, where they face tough competition from New Zealand and Italy.