Two players from the Ireland ... asked another. While NFL fans aren’t used to seeing such receptions in football, players hoisting each other to make catches is pretty commonplace in rugby.

Peter O’Mahony will retire to the stands as an Ireland supporter secure in his belief that the future of Irish rugby is in good ... “There's going to be loads of players stepping into that.

After leaving school, Easterby spent some time in Australia and played for Harrogate - alongside his brother Guy, another future Ireland international ... "He understood rugby. As a player ...

For many players, representing Ireland at U20s is a vital stepping stone, launching them into international rugby and giving them a taste of the calibre needed to perform at senior level.