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BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales U20s beaten by Ireland in Summer Series opener
Wales Under-20s were beaten 27-10 by Ireland in their opening game of the Six Nations Summer Series in Ystrad Barrett and Robyn O'Connor crossed for Ireland before Savannah Picton-Powell scored a well worked try for had a try ruled out at the end of the first half but went in at the break leading Hannah Clarke extended Ireland's lead but Wales hit back with Seren Singleton finishing off another impressive despite Wales' defensive efforts tries from back row Jemima Adams Verling and replacement Ellie O'Sullivan Sexton sealed victory for France beat Italy 46-5 in the opening game of The Six Nations Summer Series, which is being held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad next games will be against Scotland on Friday, 11 July (18:00 BST) and Italy on Thursday, 17 July (15:30 BST). Line-ups Wales: Hannah Lane, Seren Singleton, Savannah Picton-Powell, Freya Bell, Nia Fajeyisan, Carys Hughes, Sian Jones; Stella Orrin, Molly Wakely, Elan Jones, Robyn Davies, Lily Terry, Branwen Metcalfe (Captain), Lottie Buffery-Latham, Gwennan HopkinsReplacements: Rosie Carr, Dali Hopkins, Evie Hill, Chiara Pearce, Jorja Aiono, Ffion Williams, Hanna Tudor, Mollie WilkinsonIreland: Niamh Gallagher, Hannah Clarke, Lyndsay Clarke, Tara O'Neill, Robyn O'Connor, Caitríona Finn, Jade Gaffney; Ella Burns, Beth Buttimer, Sophie Barrett, Jane Neill (Captain), Aoibhe O'Flynn, Poppy Garvey, Aoife Corcoran, Jemima Adams VerlingReplacements: Maebh Clenaghan, Saoirse Crowe, Lily Morris, Alma Atagamen, Rosie Searle, Emily Foley, Ellie O'Sullivan Sexton, Clara Dunne
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wales captain Metcalfe looks to follow in sister's footsteps
Rugby is a family affair for Wales U20 captain Branwen Metcalfe and she does not have to look too far for inspiration. The 18-year-old is determined to follow the same path as her older sister Nel and reach the senior team – but first she leads her country into the U20 Six Nations Women's Summer Series. Advertisement Metcalfe and her teammates have the opportunity to push their cases for full international call-ups when they take on Ireland this afternoon as the competition gets underway in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. It is the second edition of the U20 tournament, which debuted in Italy last year, and despite suffering three defeats out of three 12 months ago, the Welsh class of 2025 are relishing the chance to showcase what they can do. 'I'm really excited,' said back rower Metcalfe, who attended Hartpury College. 'The girls have had a good few weeks of training, we've had a good team run this morning. We are feeling really confident going into tomorrow. Advertisement 'We are really positive. The girls have gelled really well today and it's so nice to see everyone from different places coming together to represent Wales.' Following on from the 2024 Women's Summer Series, 14 players across the six countries went on to achieve senior honours during the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations, including Branwen's sister Nel, 20. And Metcalfe, who is from Llanrwst and started playing rugby aged seven, highlighted the importance of the competition for giving players the opportunity to standout and to use it as a springboard to break into the senior team. 'Our pathway in Wales is definitely working,' she said. 'I have seen it myself personally, my sister is in the senior squad now, and it is really great to see how we've got so many youngsters pushing for places. Advertisement 'She has always been an inspiration to me. I definitely want to follow in her footsteps if I can.' With women's rugby going from strength to strength and the game on an upward trajectory, the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series is a big chance for stars of the future to gain vital international experience, graduate along the development pathway, while also inspiring a new generation of rugby fans. Spread across three dates during July, Wales will also face Scotland on 11 July before rounding off their campaign against Italy six days later.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales U20s name side for Summer Series opener
Wales Under-20s will begin their Six Nations Summer Series campaign against Ireland with a "mix of experience and youth" in their Coach Liza Burgess has named her team for the game on Saturday at Ystrad Metcalfe captains a side which includes senior internationals Gwennan Hopkins and Sian starting 15, apart from captain Metcalfe, have represented either Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning,Wales will play all three of their Summer Series matches at home in Ystrad Mynach with games against Scotland on Friday, 11 July (18:00 BST) and Italy on Thursday, 17 July (15:30 BST)."All of the players are eager to get the campaign underway against Ireland," Burgess said."We have a squad with a good mix of experience and youth."Our preparations for the Series have gone very well – and all of the girls selected are really looking forward to the opportunity to showcase their talents in our opening game." Line-ups Wales: Hannah Lane, Seren Singleton, Savannah Picton-Powell, Freya Bell, Nia Fajeyisan, Carys Hughes, Sian Jones; Stella Orrin, Molly Wakely, Elan Jones, Robyn Davies, Lily Terry, Branwen Metcalfe (Captain), Lottie Buffery-Latham, Gwennan HopkinsReplacements: Rosie Carr, Dali Hopkins, Evie Hill, Chiara Pearce, Jorja Aiono, Ffion Williams, Hanna Tudor, Mollie Wilkinson
