The IRFU today announced the squads, sponsored by PwC, who will be representing Ireland in the U20 tournaments this summer.

Neil Doak’s Men’s side head to Italy for the U20 World Championships with 30 players named in the squad. Connacht’s Éanna McCarthy will again lead the side in this tournament.

Doak says: “It’s been a challenging season, but this group has shown resilience and real character. We know the competition at the World Championships will be fierce, but these experiences have made us stronger. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to test ourselves on the world stage.”

Head Coach of the Ireland U20’s Women, Niamh Briggs has named a 35 person squad for the 2025 Summer Series taking place in Wales. The series returns for a second year, offering the future stars of Women’s rugby the opportunity to gain important experience on the international stage, and a new step on the development pathway towards the elite game.

11 players return to the squad having taken part in the inaugural Summer Series last year and Wicklow’s Jane Neill captains the side again.

Speaking about the series Briggs says; “This competition represents a significant step in our player development pathway. It provides a valuable opportunity for young athletes to challenge themselves against top-level opposition, experience the demands of an international environment, and continue their progression toward senior rugby.”

The Ireland Men’s and Women’s U20 teams are sponsored again by PwC, a longstanding partner of Irish Rugby.

Speaking at the squad announcement, Marie Coady, Markets Partner, PwC Ireland said: "We are proud to continue our support of the Ireland U20 Men’s and Women’s teams as they embark on another exciting summer of international rugby. At PwC, we believe in the power of sport to inspire and build resilience, and it is a privilege to support the next generation of Irish rugby talent. PwC is proud to contribute to a pathway that helps young people achieve their sporting potential."

IRFU President Declan Madden also adds: “The IRFU is hugely grateful for the incredible support shown by PwC for the Ireland age grade teams over the past 20 years. Their sponsorship of both the Men’s and Women’s U20 teams has played a vital role in the development of our young athletes—not only supporting them on the pitch but also in their personal growth. On behalf of the IRFU I would like to wish the players and management of both squads all the best for their respective tournaments. Representing your country is the ultimate honour and we have no doubt you will do us all proud.”

Ireland Men’s U20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championships:

Forwards Billy Bohan - Corinthians RFC/Connacht Billy Corrigan - Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Michael Foy - Cork Constitution FC/Munster Conor Kennelly - Highfield RFC/Munster Tom McAllister - Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster Éanna McCarthy - Galwegians RFC/Connacht Luke McLaughlin - Old Belvedere/Leinster Oisin Minogue - Shannon RFC/Munster Paddy Moore - Blackrock RFC/Leinster Alex Mullan - Blackrock RFC/Leinster Luke Murphy - Young Munster RFC/Munster Bobby Power - Galwegians RFC/Connacht Mahon Ronan - Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Alex Usanov - Clontarf FC/Leinster Henry Walker - Queens University/Ulster David Walsh - Terenure RFC/Leinster Mikey Yarr - UCD RFC/Leinster Backs Connor Fahy - Clontarf FC/Leinster Paidi Farrell - Old Wesley RFC/Leinster Dan Green - Queens University/Ulster Clark Logan - Queens University/Ulster Ciaran Mangan - Blackrock College RFC/Leinster Derry Moloney - Blackrock College RFC/Leinster Charlie Molony – UCD RFC/Leinster Chris O'Connor - Terenure College RFC/Leinster Gene O'Leary Kareem - UCC RFC/Munster Eoghan Smyth - Cork Constitution FC/Munster Sam Wisniewski - Old Belvedere/Leinster Tom Wood - Garryown RFC/Munster Will Wootton - Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby Fixtures: Ireland v Georgia, 29th June 17.00 Ireland v Italy, 4th July 19.30 New Zealand v Ireland, 9th July 17.00

Ireland Women’s U20 squad for the Six Nations Summer Series:

Forwards Jemima Adams Verling - Creggs RFC/Connacht Alma Atagamen - Balbriggan RFC/Leinster Sophie Barrett - Enniskillen RFC/Ulster Grainne Burke - UL Bohemian RFC/Munster Ella Burns - Tuam/Oughterard & Galwegians RFC/Connacht Beth Buttimer - UL Bohemian RFC/Munster Maebh Clenaghan - Queens University Belfast RFC/Ulster Carla Cloney - Tullow RFC/Leinster Aoife Corcoran - MU Barnhall RFC/Leinster Saoirse Crowe - Shannon RFC/UL Bohemian RFC / Munster Poppy Garvey - Railway Union RFC/Connacht Beibhinn Gleeson - Tuam/Oughterard/Connacht Sally Kelly - Ennis RFC/Munster Merisa Kiripati - Creggs RFC/Connacht Lily Morris - Ballincollig RFC/Munster Jane Neill - Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster Aoibhe O Flynn - UL Bohemian RFC/Munster Rosie Searle - Navan RFC/Leinster Backs Emma Brogan - MU Barnhall RFC/Leinster Hannah Clarke - Galwegians RFC/Connacht Lyndsay Clarke - Ennis RFC/Munster Katie Corrigan - Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster Clara Dunne- Wicklow RFC/Leinster Caitriona Finn - UL Bohemian RFC/Munster Emily Foley - Galwegians RFC/Connacht Jade Gaffney - Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster Niamh Gallagher - Saracens/IQ Rugby May Goulding - Old Albians/Saracens/IQ Rugby Lucia Linn - UL Bohemian RFC/Munster Caoimhe McCormack - Railway Union RFC/Leinster Grainne Moran - Galwegians RFC/Connacht Robyn O'Connor - Wexford Wanderers RFC/Leinster Tara O'Neill - Cooke RFC/Ulster Ellie O Sullivan Sexton - Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster Hannah Scanlon - Railway Union RFC/Leinster Fixtures: Wales v Ireland, 5th July 15.30 Ireland v France 11th July 15.30 Scotland v Ireland 17th July 13.00