Four-try Ireland U20s beat England in BathImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ireland have beaten England and Italy at this year’s U20 Six Nations after losing their opener to FrancePublished25 minutes agoMen’s Under-20 Six NationsEngland (14) 21Tries: Pearson, Treacey, Lilley Cons: Keylock (2), DaviesIreland (7) 31Tries: Fitzpatrick, Neill, Ryan, Byrne Cons: Wood (4) Pens: O’SheaIreland leapfrogged England into second place in the Under-20 Six Nations table with a well-deserved win over their rivals in Bath.It was Ireland’s first victory at the Under-20 Six Nations over England in three years and ended the hosts’ Grand Slam hopes, while also seriously boosting their own title chances.Ireland took an early lead through Lee Fitzpatrick’s 11th-minute try but England levelled after 24 minutes when George Pearson went over.England, who could have gone top with a win, took a 14-7 lead shortly before half-time through Connor Treacey’s try.But Ireland responded through Josh Neill and Daniel Ryan’s scores to go up 21-14 before extending their advantage further when Noah Byrne crossed with 10 minutes to go.Nick Lilley went over for England with nine minutes remaining only for replacement Charlie O’Shea to kick a 76th-minute penalty to put Ireland on the cusp of victory.England pushed for a late consolation try which would have given them a losing bonus point and a try bonus point – and thought they had both when Will Knight crossed, but the television match official intervened and the score was chalked off for a forward pass.England, who could be as many as six points behind leaders France if the reigning champions beat Italy on Saturday, face Italy in Treviso on Friday 6 March, while Ireland host Wales the following day.Line-upsEngland: Pater, Offiah, Lilley, Worsnip, Pearson, Keylock, Friday; Scola, Staples, Streeter, Williams, Hogg, Ainsworth-Cave, Kelly.Replacements: Gorleku, Spencer, Tonga’uiha, Williams, Marsh, Newman, Davies, Knight.Ireland: Byrne, Moloney, Carney, O’Leary, Ryan, Wood, Barrett; O’Connell, Hayes, Neill, McGuire, Finn, Bishti, Fitzpatrick, Doyle.Replacements: Handley, Foley, McClean, Walsh, Blaney, O’Dwyer, O’Shea, O’Sullivan.Related topicsRugby Union
