England U20 player ratings vs Ireland | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026

England U20 defeated Ireland 34-27 in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026, held in Georgia. Ireland made a fast start with two tries in the opening eight minutes, but England responded strongly, winning the contact zone in the first half through superior physicality. Ireland battled back in the second half but were undone by inaccuracy and discipline, with standout performances from Jimmy Staples (rated 8) and Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (rated 8) for England.