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Ireland Women Pipped By Spain But Still Claim Best Ever RWC Sevens Finish Of Sixth

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's Sevens team recorded their best ever Rugby World Cup Sevens finish of sixth overall after losing out to Spain in a hard-fought play-off which brought the curtain down on both teams'...

Conroy Cuts Loose With Hat-Trick As Ireland See Off Kenya

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jordan Conroy's dazzling hat-trick in the space of seven minutes saw Ireland take the scalp of World Series regulars Kenya and advance to the Challenge semi-finals at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Mulhall Praises Ireland's 'Teamwork And Grit' After Pulsating Play-Off Win

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's Sevens team defeated Russia 20-15 in a thrilling play-off encounter in San Francisco to guarantee their best ever finish at a Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.

Kenya Next Up For Ireland Men Following Heavy Loss To Blitzboks

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The gap between the 16th and number one seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens was reflected by Ireland's 45-7 defeat overnight to a super-charged South Africa side, who had a four-try contribution from livewire...

Ireland Women To Face Russia Following Cup Quarter-Final Exit

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The pace and finishing ability of Portia Woodman and Michaela Blyde went a long way to deciding the Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final between Ireland and New Zealand, as the pair ran in five tries between...

Ireland Men Leave It Late As O'Brien Try Knocks Out Chile

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captain Billy Dardis and Jimmy O'Brien combined to steer the Ireland Men's team through to the last 16 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, with the latter notching a decisive try in the final play of their...

Murphy Crowe Double Does The Damage For Ireland Women Against England

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe's second half brace, adding to an early Ashleigh Baxter score, set Ireland up for a superb 19-14 Rugby World Cup Sevens victory over old rivals England in San Francisco.

Ireland U-18 Women's Sevens Squad Named For Home Nations Decider

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are three changes to the Ireland Under-18 Women's Sevens squad for this weekend's final leg of the inaugural U-18 Home Nations Sevens Series at the University of Birmingham.

Dardis Expects 'Big Challenge' From Chile In Sevens World Cup Opener

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captaining your country at a World Cup can be a daunting task at the very best of times, but for Naas native Billy Dardis, it is something that he is prepared to embrace with open arms.

Mulhall: I've Grown As A Captain And So Has The Team

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Regardless of how the Ireland Women fare against England in today's Rugby World Cup Sevens opener in San Francisco (kick-off 12.12pm local time/8.12pm Irish time) (live on eir Sport 1/live streaming on...