Two of Crescent’s Senior Cup winners included in Irish U19s squad for French trip

The Ireland U19s will play two fixtures against their French counterparts during the Easter window.

Eight Munster players have been selected to play France in the sides double header against France over the Easter holidays.

Three are Limerick based in Josh Costello (Shannon RFC), Conall Henchy and Ruadhan Quinn (both Crescent College Comprehensive). Henchy ad Quinn played starring roles in Crescent’s run to the Senior Cup.

The first game will take place at Queens University Belfast on the 11th April and the second fixture between the two sides will take place on the 16th April at St Mary’s College RFC in Dublin.

Ireland U19 Fixtures April 2022

Ireland U19 v France U19, Monday 11th April, 2022 QUB RFC KO 14.00

Ireland U19 v France U19, Saturday 16th April, 2022 St Mary’s College RFC KO 14.00

The Ireland U19s coaching group is led by Kieran Hallett (Leinster Elite Player Development Officer) alongside Andrew Browne (Connacht Elite Player Development Officer) and Mark Butler (Munster Talent Coach).

Ireland U19 Squad

Forwards

Jack Boal (Ulster/Belfast Harlequins RFC)
Patrick Browne (Ulster/Ballymena RFC)
James Doyle (Leinster/Enniscorthy RFC)
George Hadden (Leinster/Clontarf FC)
Conall Henchy (Munster/Crescent College Comprehensive)
Charlie Irvine (Ulster/QUB RFC)
Daniel Leane (Leinster/St Mary’s College RFC)
Danny McCarthy (Munster/Midleton RFC)
Gus McCarthy (Leinster/Blackrock College)
Paddy McCarthy (Leinster/Blackrock College)
James McNabney (Ulster/Ballymena RFC)
Liam Molony (Leinster/Blackrock College)
George Morris (Leinster/Gonzaga College)
George Shaw (IQ Rugby/Cardiff Uni)
Ruadhan Quinn (Munster/Crescent College Comprehensive)

Backs

Henry Buttimer (Munster/Rockwell College)
Hugh Cooney (Leinster/Blackrock College)
Josh Costello (Munster/Shannon RFC)
Liam McCarthy (Munster/Bandon Grammar School)
James Nicholson (Leinster/St Michael’s College)
Ihechi Oji (Munster/Cistercian College Roscrea)
Andrew O’Mahony (Munster/UCC RFC)
Sam Prendergast (Leinster/Lansdowne FC)
Ross Taylor (Ulster/Armagh RFC)
Rory Telfer (Ulster/Coleraine Grammar School)
Harry West (Connacht/Kings Hospital/Ballina RFC)
James Wright (Ulster/Ballymena RFC)