Ireland power past Scotland but denied U20 Six Nations title by England

Scotland show grit to frustrate for much of the contest but Ireland score four tries in the final quarter to add gloss to the scoreline

Ireland's Ben Howard, Sean Edogbo and Evan O’Connell celebrate after Danny Sheahan scored their team’s third try vs Scotland. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Ireland's Ben Howard, Sean Edogbo and Evan O’Connell celebrate after Danny Sheahan scored their team’s third try vs Scotland. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
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John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer