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<\/a><\/p>\nPwC managing partner Enda McDonagh, centre, is joined by, from left, Tom Wood, Diarmaid O\u2019Connell, head coach Andrew Browne, IRFU Junior Vice President Michael Collopy, IRFU Chairperson of Commercial and Marketing Commitee, Sami Bishti and Blake McLean during an Ireland U20 rugby squad announcement at PwC in Spencer Dock in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton\/Sportsfile<\/p>\n
Ireland get their Championship campaign underway in France before returning home to Virgin Media Park in Cork to face Italy on Friday, 13 February (Kick-off 7.45pm).<\/p>\n
Browne\u2019s side then travel to Bath to face England on Friday, 20 February (Kick-off 7.45pm) before welcoming Wales and Scotland to Cork for back-to-back home fixtures to finish the campaign on Saturday, 7 March (Kick-off 7.45pm) and Sunday, 15 March (Kick-off 3.15pm) respectively.<\/p>\n
Speaking at today\u2019s squad announcement and media day at PwC Ireland headquarters in Dublin, Browne said: \u201cWe have been working hard together as an extended squad for a number of months and it\u2019s an exciting time for these young players, who have the honour of representing the wider group in the Six Nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe, as coaches, have pushed the players over the last number of months and I have been impressed by their work-rate, commitment, and application. Now our focus turns to performance and the opening game against France, which we know will be a big challenge first up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to the opportunities over the coming weeks and are excited by the prospect of an Ireland U20s team returning to Six Nations action at Virgin Media Park in Cork, where we always have huge support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commenting at the 2026 Six Nations Under 20s Championship squad announcement, Enda McDonagh, Managing Partner at PwC Ireland, said: \u201cAt PwC, we are delighted to support the Ireland U20 squad as they prepare for their 2026 Six Nations campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur commitment to supporting Ireland\u2019s next generation is central to our partnership with the IRFU. The U20s programme plays a vital role in developing emerging talent, and we are proud to stand behind these young players as they take the next step in their rugby journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish the team every success in the Championship and look forward to supporting them throughout their campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n