Irish U18 Squad named for European Championships

A 26 man Irish U18 squad has been named for the European Championships in Italy in April, and includes six Munster players

FIRA AER U18 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

TREVISO

Six Munster players have been named on the 26 strong Irish U18 team that will travel to the FIRA Aer U18 European Championships in Treviso next month. The squad includes Nenagh Ormond s Conor Whelan (hooker), Clonmel s David Foley (2^nd row), Sean Nixon (back row) from Newcastle West, Dale Harris (scrum half) from Waterpark, Michael Moynihan (prop) from Sunday s Well and Michael Cronin from Midleton (back row). The team will play Scotland in a friendly game this coming Sunday in Greystones prior to their departure for the European Championships, with their first game against Italy on April 2^nd. Ireland are in Group A, along with England, Portugal, France, Russia, Scotland, Georgia and Italy. In their second round game on Wednesday 12^th April, they are will face either England or Portugal. Playoffs for placings will be determined by a final game on Saturday 15^th April.

Also included in the Management team is Cashel coach Ray Egan, who was the Munster U21 Fitness Advisor this season as well as Technical Analyst Len Browne, who is the UCC Assistant Coach.

Fixtures:

Ireland U18 V Scotland U18, Sunday 2nd April 2006, 10.45am, Greystones RFC

FIRA AER U18 CHAMPIONSHIP

Sun 9^th April:

• Italy v Ireland, (Paese, 4pm)

Wed 12^th April:

• Winners Ireland v Italy play winners England v Portugal (8pm, San Donadi Piave)
• Losers Ireland v Italy play losers England v Portugal (8pm, Mogliano Veneto)

Sat 15^th April: Match 3

IRELAND U18 SQUAD

Management

Greg Lynch Coach

David Eakin Manager

Willie Gribben Assistant Manager

Richie Murphy Assistant Coach

Eoin Collins Assistant Coach

John Quinlan Doctor

John Donovan Physio

Ray Egan Fitness Advisor

Len Browne Technical Analyst