Congratulations to Navan RFC’s Harry Waters, who has been selected to make his debut for the Ireland Under-18 Schools team in their opening fixture of the 2025 U-18 Men’s International Series in Cape Town, South Africa.
Waters, a standout from Navan RFC’s Senior Men’s 1st XV, will start on the right wing in Ireland’s first match against the South Africa U-18 ‘A’ side tomorrow, Friday, August 8th. The game kicks off at 11:30am local time (10:30am Irish time) and will be played at Durbanville High School.
The Ireland U-18 Schools team, coached by Michael Hodge, will face off against South Africa U-18 ‘A’, South Africa U-18, and Georgia U-18 across three match days as part of the six-team series.
This latest international honour caps a remarkable year for Waters, whose recent achievements include:
- 🟢 Representing Ireland U-18 Boys Club/Youths in 2024
- 🟦 Making his Energia All-Ireland League debut for Navan RFC Men’s 1st XV
- 🏆 Named Navan RFC Senior Men’s “Young Player of the Year” for the 2024/25 season
- ⭐ Selected in the 2025 DkIT Future Stars of Rugby Men’s XV, recognising rising talent in the Leinster North-East region
Waters continues to go from strength to strength and everyone at Navan RFC is incredibly proud of his progress.
We wish Harry and the entire Ireland squad the very best of luck in Cape Town!
We wish Harry and the entire Ireland squad the very best of luck in Cape Town!
🔗 Full squad & fixture info available at:
https://www.irishrugby.ie/2025/08/07/ireland-u-18-schools-team-selected-for-cape-town-opener/
