Ireland A Take the Plate

Tries from Frank Murphy, Roger Wilson and Keith Earls helped Ireland A to a 22-21 victory over Scotland A in the Barclays Churchill Cup final at Twickenham today.

Ireland led 15-13 at half time and had to survive a late Scottish rally before emerging winners while in the main competition England Saxons caused an upset when a late Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers) try gave them a 17-13 win over the holdes New Zealand Maori.

Scorers: Ireland ‘A’: Tries: Frank Murphy, Roger Wilson, Keith Earls; Cons: Johnny Sexton, Ian Keatley; Pen: Johnny Sexton
Scotland ‘A’: Tries: Scott Lawson, Thom Evans; Con: Calum McRae; Pens: Calum McRae 3