England holds off Ireland in Junior World Championship opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
England secured a 34-27 victory over Ireland in their opening match of the under-20 Junior World Championship in Tbilisi. Both teams exchanged early tries, with Ireland's Daniel Ryan scoring three times, but England responded with strong performances from Jimmy Staples and James Pater. After leading 24-12 at halftime, England held off a second-half surge from Ireland despite a late try that brought the score closer. England will play the United States next, while Ireland faces Argentina after their heavy loss to Argentina.
- •England wins 34-27 against Ireland in Pool C opener.
- •Daniel Ryan scores three tries for Ireland.
- •English players Staples and Pater contribute crucial tries.
- •England leads 24-12 at halftime.
- •Next matches: England vs. USA, Ireland vs. Argentina.
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — England beat Ireland in Junior World Championship opener
"England open their under-20 Junior World Championship with victory as they hold off a second-half fightback from Ireland to win a thrilling Pool C opener in Tbilisi.
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