# 7s

All time

# San Fran

World Cup a primary focus for Ireland men's 7s after Hong Kong heartbreak

The Irish side will have to wait until next season for another shot at qualifying for the World Series.

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Apr 10th 2018, 5:08 PM

# Sevens Heaven

Impressive Ireland now two wins away from qualifying for elite World Sevens circuit

Anthony Eddy’s side blitzed Zimbabwe in this afternoon’s quarter-final in Hong Kong.

13.2k

Apr 7th 2018, 1:05 PM

# On the brink

'It would change the whole Irish rugby pathway' - Men's 7s have World Series shot

The Ireland men’s sevens team can secure a place on the World Sevens Series in Hong Kong next month.

17.0k

Mar 22nd 2018, 7:00 PM

# Sevens

Munster's Greg O'Shea named in Ireland squad for Grand Prix series trip to Poland

Anthony Eddy makes one change for this weekend’s tournament.

4.8k

Jun 8th 2017, 11:28 AM

# 7s

Ireland advance to Grand Prix quarters after good morning in Moscow

Anthony Eddy’s side finished second in their pool.

6.4k

Jun 3rd 2017, 3:05 PM

# 7s

Former Leinster winger Billy Dardis captains Ireland for Grand Prix opener

This weekend’s tournament in Moscow will be the first time Ireland have competed at that level.

6.4k

Jun 1st 2017, 10:52 AM

# She's Back

'I'm a contracted sevens player and for me, that was it': Tyrrell on missing out on Six Nations duty

Following the recent saga, Hannah Tyrrell is back in the fifteens’ side and would rather do her talking on the pitch.

5.5k

Mar 9th 2017, 6:30 AM

# crazy call

IRFU to pull three key Ireland players from Six Nations to go on 7s duty

Tom Tierney’s side are set to lose Sene Naoupu, Alison Miller and Hannah Tyrrell.

21.9k

Feb 21st 2017, 6:04 PM

# Sevens

Ireland Women strike late to claim draw with Fiji on tough day in Dubai

However, Lucy Mulhall thought she had kicked the winning points before the referee asked for her conversion to be re-taken.

7.3k

Dec 1st 2016, 3:50 PM

# winners

Ireland crowned U18 Sevens champions of Europe in Romania

Stan McDowell’s men saw off France in yesterday’s final.

8.4k

Sep 19th 2016, 6:45 AM

# Nervy

New Zealand scrape into Olympic 7s quarter-finals thanks to Fiji

The rugby has been thrilling at Deodoro Stadium in Rio.

10.4k

Aug 10th 2016, 6:16 PM

# sbw

Sonny Bill Williams to miss All Blacks' Tests against Ireland

The code-hopping star has been ruled out for six to nine months.

7.5k

Aug 10th 2016, 4:07 PM

# Explainer

A new sport for the Games: What you need to know about rugby at the Olympics

If ‘pass backwards and run riot’ doesn’t cover it for you, here’s a little more info on the Sevens Rugby format.

4.9k

Aug 5th 2016, 7:15 AM

# lucky 7s

Irish-qualified Kiwi reunited with Bundee Aki as he signs for Connacht

Josh Rowland has represented Ireland 7s, but Pat Lam wanted his skills for the 15-a-side game.

12.7k

Jul 14th 2016, 12:14 PM

# trophy trail

Ex-Munster wing Luke O'Dea named in Ireland 7s squad for Prague trip

Anthony Eddy’s side can take another big step towards the Rugby Europe Grand Prix this weekend.

5.6k

Jun 30th 2016, 1:30 PM

# end of the road to rio

Olympic dream dead as Ireland 7s forced to settle for bronze medal in Dublin

After defeat to Russia, Ireland women dusted themselves off to beat Kazakhstan in the third-place play-off.

7.0k

Jun 26th 2016, 4:05 PM

# 7s

'You might have young players suddenly see an opportunity to become an Olympian'

Anthony Eddy and his Ireland squad have a huge opportunity this weekend in UCD.

3.6k

Jun 23rd 2016, 6:30 AM

# New experience

Wexford football captain Murphy and Niamh Briggs named in development squad for Ireland 7s

With the front-liners still on World Series duty, Anthony Eddy has introduced some new names to gain experience in Amsterdam.

6.0k

May 26th 2016, 2:13 PM

# Seventh Heaven

7 reasons Sevens is the best way to enjoy rugby

Welcome to your new favourite sport.

4.9k

May 19th 2016, 10:16 AM

# Sevens

Patriots' Ebner has '50-50 chance' of making USA Olympic rugby squad

“We need to work on his passing and make it more efficient and increase the power and pace,” says

7.0k

Apr 19th 2016, 2:43 PM

# Jetsetters

From Sydney to São Paulo: Ireland name squad for Brazil World 7s leg

Audrey O’Flynn has linked up with the squad after their training camp in Australia.

5.2k

Feb 17th 2016, 1:12 PM

# Dreaming of Rio

Behind the scenes: Ireland chasing the Rio Olympics 7s dream

We took a look at the work that goes into Ireland’s pursuit of a place in Rio.

13.6k

Feb 6th 2016, 9:15 AM

# Rio 2016

At the Copa, Copa Habana... South Africa include record try-scorer among star names for Olympic 7s

The prolific Toulon wing is one of nine players with Test experience in the BlitzBokke training squad.

7.0k

Nov 4th 2015, 10:02 AM

# violation

Welsh rugby player gets 4-year ban for anti-doping violation

It is the second longest ban ever handed to a Welsh rugby player for a doping offence.

9.6k

Aug 25th 2015, 2:32 PM

# Croatia Bound

Ireland set for next step of Olympic sevens dream with trip to Zagreb

Director of sevens, Anthony Eddy, has made two changes to his squad for the Division B competition.

5.7k

Jun 18th 2015, 12:43 PM

# dog day afternoon

Rapid and steady progress continues for Irish 7s with 2nd place finish for Wolfhounds

Reigning champions Samurai needed extra-time to see off the Irish challenge.

5.1k

Jun 13th 2015, 6:49 PM

# 7s

Ireland Women rally after 2 losses, thrashing Ukraine to earn place in quarter-finals

Ireland weren’t dispirited by losses to Spain and France, bouncing back with a six-try win over Ukraine.

5.4k

Jun 13th 2015, 4:10 PM

# stairway to 7s heaven

Wicklow footballer Mulhall captains Ireland Women 7s squad on Olympic quest

Here’s the Ireland Women’s 7s squad hoping to take an early Olympic place this month.

5.8k

Jun 10th 2015, 8:41 PM

# wolfhounds

Carlow man Daly ready to kick start Ireland's 7s revolution

Tomorrow is the end of the rugby season, but the start of a new and improved Sevens programme for Ireland.

5.5k

May 29th 2015, 4:10 PM

# from scratch

'Rest of the world have a big head start on us': Nucifora seeking gradual gains from shoestring 7s

The Australian is hoping Ireland can put themselves in with a shout of Olympic qualification.

8.2k

May 19th 2015, 10:00 PM

# 7s

All four Irish provinces are getting on the sevens bandwagon this summer

Connacht, Ulster and Leinster will join Munster in the Limerick World Club Se7ens Series in August.

6.6k

May 14th 2015, 4:09 PM

# next gen

Leinster dominate Ireland u19 Sevens squad for this weekend's European Championship

Hugh Hogan’s side will face eastern European opposition in Saturday’s pool stage.

5.0k

Apr 22nd 2015, 4:08 PM

# Wheels in Motion

Ireland's 7s programme taking shape as Rio Olympics remains 'big ambition'

Anthony Eddy, the IRFU’s Director of Sevens Rugby, has a busy few months ahead.

6.3k

Mar 11th 2015, 12:39 PM

# new dawn

Ireland men's sevens team re-launched as development tool for 15s game

A group of academy, sub-academy and club players will represent Ireland at the European Championships in 2015.

5.8k

Oct 16th 2014, 6:30 AM

# new ground

IRFU ready to embrace men's 7s with 2020 Olympics in target

TheScore.ie has learned that plans are in place to launch a men’s sevens team from 2015 onwards.

6.6k

Oct 10th 2014, 12:25 PM

# Hurling

Kilmacud Crokes claim All-Ireland Sevens title on home ground for first time

Ryan O’Dwyer and Oisin O’Rorke helped deliver the title for the Dublin club after a frenetic final against Portroe.

5.2k

Sep 7th 2014, 10:51 AM

# speed

VIDEO: Carlin Isles shows off his blistering pace in Glasgow colours

The American wing was in action for the Scottish club at the Melrose 7s over the weekend.

6.2k

Apr 14th 2014, 4:09 PM

# scotstoun

Speedster Carlin Isles to join Glasgow Warriors in Pro12 -- reports

Despite signing a ‘futures’ deal with an NFL franchise, Isles could get his rugby union chance this season.

5.3k

Feb 18th 2014, 11:02 AM

# 7s

Rugby: Women's sevens side achieve all in no time

The Irish small-sided squad have qualified for the World Cup, just three months after their first training session.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 8:01 AM