IRB U19 World Championship

Tyrone Howe: French are on the way to glory

They say that a week is a long time in politics, well the same could be said about this Rugby World Cup.

An All Black exodus

NEW Zealand's Under-19s side may still be revelling in the glory of their IRB Under-19 World Championship triumph, but a warning has been fired by All Black coach Graham Henry about an increasing exodus of his senior side to Europe after the Rugby World Cup in France later this year.

Syd, Belfast did not let you down

Ulster rugby supporters have had a tough time this season. First we had the Trevor Brennan assault on Patrick Bamford in the Heineken Cup clash at Toulouse and the subsequent mud slinging from some quarters in the unedifying attempt to defend the indefensible.

Black day for 'Boks in stunning U-19 final

New Zealand take world crown with dazzling display

If the fantastic crowd of 11,165 supporters who turned out to see the climax of the IRB Under-19 World Championship final at Ravenhill on Saturday night were not treated to the expected white-knuckle clash of titans, it was only because South Africa simply had no answer to the breath-taking display by worthy champions New Zealand.

McAleese wants super Saturday

IRB U-19 World Cup

Ireland Under-19s coach Charlie McAleese is confident his side will finish their IRB World Championship campaign on a high at Ravenhill today.

Video: U19 Rugby World Cup round-up

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13:21	Bowe named as Ulster's Player of Season
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