Having recently been the dominant force in this competition, Ireland are now in danger of finishing with the wooden spoon.

Jordan Connor Johnstone, a Grade 11 learner at Reddam House Bedfordview, will represent South Africa at the U17 Touch Rugby World Cup in Ireland from ... for the national team,” he added.

A dismal U-20 Six Nations campaign ended with a first ever loss to Italy in the competition as Ireland fell to a fourth ...