The Ireland U20 squad, sponsored by PwC, has been confirmed for the 2019 U20 Six Nations Championship by Head Coach Noel McNamara. All are members of the Abbey Insurance Ulster Academy, with the exception of McKee, who is in the sub Academy.The squad features 5 players who were capped across last season’s Six Nations and World Championships.In the forwards hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin and second-row Charlie Ryan both featured last season, as did out-half Harry Byrne and wingers Angus Kernohan and James McCarthy.Clontarf’s David Hawkshaw is named as captain, with Ryan and scrum-half Craig Casey named as vice-captains.The side will play their two home games against England and France in Irish Independent Park.“It’s always an exciting time when the Six Nations comes around and things have been building well since before Christmas. NINE Limerick-based players have been included in the Ireland U20 squad for the 2019 U20 Six Nations Championship by Head Coach Noel McNamara. Just like in the Six Nations, their first match will be against England before they take on recent Oceania champions Australia, who overcame New Zealand 24-0 to clinch the title earlier this month.McNamara’s side will round off the pool stages with a clash with Italy. The Ireland U20 squad has been confirmed for the 2018 U20 Six Nations Championship by Head Coach Noel McNamara. Ireland’s matches will be shown live on eir Sport, while there will be live streaming via the World Rugby website in certain regions, and ITV have the UK television rights. Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has announced his extended 33-man squad for the upcoming 2019 World Rugby U20 World Championships which take place from the 4th – 22nd of June in Argentina. Please accept cookies for optimal performance. We had two good run outs against Leinster and Munster Development sides where the players had the opportunity to put their hands up for selection for this squad.“There’s a lot of talent in the playing group, and we’re looking forward to seeing these young men run out in the green jersey over the coming weeks.“We also have a new home this season in Irish Independent Park, which is a great venue and I’m sure there will be a superb atmosphere when we welcome England and France under lights on Friday evenings.”Ireland will get their campaign underway against England on Friday week in Irish Independent Park at 7.15pm and their second fixtures sees them travel to Netherdale outside Edinburgh to take on Scotland.They are on the road again for their third fixture against Italy in Rieti, before facing France back in Irish Independent Park.Their final game of the tournament is away to Wales on the 15th March in Colwyn Bay.Tickets for the home fixtures in Irish Independent Park are available from Alby is enjoying his first couple of weeks at Ulster, settling-in, and getting to know the squad!Kingspan Stadium, 134 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast, BT6 0FT Ulster have seven representatives on the 40-man panel, including forwards Azur Allison, David McCann and JJ McKee and backs Bruce Houston, Iwan Hughes, Angus Kernohan and Stewart Moore. May 29, 2019 11:47 am Site Editor Photo by Daniele Resini/Sportsfile Ireland U20 head coach Noel McNamara has confirmed the 28-man squad to travel to Argentina for the U20 World Championships commencing on 4 June.