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Leinster wing Smith scores as Ireland 7s kick-off with win over Scotland
Terry Kennedy and Billy Dardis also dotted down in the 19-12 victory.
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Terry Kennedy and Billy Dardis also dotted down in the 19-12 victory.
New Zealand struck with the clock in the red to deny James Topping’s side.
James Topping’s side notched a historic victory on their way through the pool stages.
Lucy Mulhall captained Ireland 7s to their first-ever silver medal on the World Series last weekend.
The former Kilkenny College student has been playing in the US and Canada.
Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe has been a star in 7s and is now shining for Ireland 15s.
The union has launched a ’7s Legacy Strategy’ as it targets further Olympic qualification.
Gavin Mullin and Terry Kennedy scored tries in a 33-14 loss in Tokyo.
Ian Fitzpatrick is one of the ‘originals’ in the Ireland 7s squad who are heading for the Olympics.
Anthony Eddy’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside South Africa, USA and Kenya.
Jordan Conroy made a big contribution towards Ireland 7s qualifying for the Olympics.
Harry McNulty was part of the first squad after the men’s programme sprung back into life in 2015.
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella broke down the weekend’s action on today’s pod for members of The42.
Gavin Mullin is now part of the Ireland 7s set-up who are targeting Olympics qualification.
The 24-year-old Kildare man is happy to play 13 or 15.
The uncertainty surrounding the Olympic Games means that the June repechage tournament for 7s rugby remains under review.
Anthony Eddy’s side pushed New Zealandclose after losing to Spain in Vancouver.
The men’s side are ranked ninth in their debut season on the World Series.
‘To come out and put on a performance like that against a side that pumped us last week is really encouraging.’
Jordan Conroy scored his seventh try of the tournament but will rue failing to take a late opportunity.
The former Connacht academy flyer was in prolific form in a victory over Scotland.
Tries from Terry Kennedy, Jack Kelly, and Aaron O’Sullivan weren’t enough against the US.
Both men and women’s squads contain three uncapped players for this weekend’s Grand Prix action.
Ireland will likely have to beat France in Colombiers next month to secure passage to the Olympics.
Anthony Eddy’s side will meet Spain at the quarter-final stage tomorrow.
Anthony Eddy’s men are counting the days to the European Olympic qualifier.
Anthony Eddy has fresh faces on board as his men embark on another testing tournament.
They will now face the All Blacks in the fifth place final after their 19-point win over Canada at Twickenham.
The Tullamore flyer scored a hat-trick to tip the balance after an even first half.
A big win over Fiji to start the day made all the difference as France await in the quarter-finals.
Qualification for the 2020 Olympics is the next major goal for this group.
A place on next season’s World Rugby Sevens Series is on the line in Hong Kong this weekend.
The Tullamore man brought himself into the limelight last year, and is preparing to push Ireland’s 7s programme on again in Hong Kong.
Anthony Eddy’s side finished the women’s tournament in eighth place, but ran England and France close along the way.
Skerries RFC’s Hugo Lennox is set to win his first international sevens cap.
Ireland remained calm under pressure to finish on a high note at the World Series event.
Conroy clocked a top speed of 36kph and won a sprint against the fastest man in rugby.
Up next, a final-four clash against reigning Olympic champions Fiji.
It was an important win for Anthony Eddy’s side on Sunday.
A busy summer for Ireland’s men gets up and running in Russia this weekend.