Ireland finished second and England third in the 2026 U20 Six Nations. Ireland beat England by 10 points, I expect a similar result here.
Key Stats - Ireland U20 beat England this Year
- Ireland have won 4 consecutive matches.
- Ireland beat England by 10 points earlier this year.
- England have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Even Contest
In 20 meetings, there has been two draws and nine wins each. However, given that the teams change every year, the only result that really matters in Ireland's eight-point win in the U20 Six Nations earlier this year.
England U20 Finished 3rd in Six Nations
England had a decent 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship campaign, finishing third overall. They defeated Wales 19-16, Scotland 33-17, lost 31-21 to Ireland, and beat Italy 37-17 before losing to France 31-28.
Before that, England had some success at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. They defeated Scotland 56-19, lost 32-22 to South Africa, edged Australia 36-33, and thumped Wales 51-13 before losing 68-40 to Australia to finish sixth overall.
England will aim to start their campaign with a victory, but they have a tricky opening World Rugby U20 Championship match against Ireland, as they lost to their opponents in February.
Ireland U20 Solid in 2026
Ireland fell short in their bid to win this year's Six Nations U20 Championship, finishing second. They lost to France 50-21, beat Italy 30-27, England 31-21, Wales 48-33, and Scotland 47-14.
Ireland struggled at last year's World Rugby U20 Championship. They defeated Georgia 35-28 and lost to Italy 18-16, New Zealand 69-22, and Scotland 22-21 before defeating Spain 38-37 to finish 11th in the tournament.
Ireland performed well earlier this year, winning four consecutive matches, including against England, giving them the edge needed to secure the win in their opening Pool C game.
England vs Ireland U20 Squads
England
Forwards: Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Kealan Freeman-Price, Jerold Gorleku, Patrick Hogg, Seb Kelly, Jack Lewis, George Marsh, Freddie Ogden-Metherell, Alan Poku, Oliver Scola, Oliver Spencer, Jimmy Staples, Ollie Streeter, Sonny Tonga’uiha, Connor Treacey, Elliot Williams, Tate Williams
Backs: Finlay Cunnison, Zac Finch, Lucas Friday, Finn Keylock, Will Knight, Nick Lilley, George Newman, Tyler Offiah, James Pater, George Pearson, Hugh Shields, Jonny Weimann, Sam Winters
Ireland
Forwards: Sami Bishti, Ben Blaney, Jamie Conway, Adam Cooper, Max Doyle, Joe Finn, Rian Handley, Charlie Keane, Alex Lautsou, Duinn Maguire, Blake McClean, Donnacha McGuire, Luke McLaughlin, Dylan McNeice, Josh Neill, Diarmaid O'Connell, Paddy Woods
Backs: Christopher Barrett, Noah Byrne, Rob Carney, Jack Deegan, Daniel Green, Charlie Molony, James O'Dwyer, James O'Leary, Charlie O'Shea, Johnny O'Sullivan, Daniel Ryan, Sean Walsh, Tom Wood