Ireland have suffered three defeats for the first time since 2018 in the Under-20 Six Nations and will aim to finish their championship on a high away to Italy, who sit a point ahead of Neil Doak's side in fourth, on Friday. Check out the U20 Men's Six Nations standings here.

A dismal U-20 Six Nations campaign ended with a first ever loss to Italy in the competition as Ireland fell to a fourth defeat for the first time since the grade began 18 years ago.

Ireland didn't threaten a response before the break as they racked up 10 handling errors, 11 turnovers conceded, and three lost line-outs by half-time. They finally opened their a