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# Sevens Rugby

This year
2023
# Sevens Rugby
Further disappointment for Ireland on final day at Hong Kong Sevens
The Ireland men’s team finished ninth while the women’s team placed eighth.
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Apr 2nd 2023, 4:24 PM
# Sydney Sevens
Ireland Women denied by USA in bronze medal match in Sydney
Ireland drop to fifth in the overall standings, just outside the four automatic Olympic qualification places for Paris 2024.
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Jan 29th 2023, 3:52 PM
Last year
2022
# History makers
Ireland beat Australia to win bronze at Sevens World Cup
Terry Kennedy provided two moments of magic as Ireland won 19-14 at the Cape Town Stadium.
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Sep 11th 2022, 7:20 PM
# Sevens Rugby
'When we’re on it, we can beat the best in the world' - Ireland aiming high at World Cup
Captain Billy Dardis is feeling confident ahead of this weekend’s tournament in Cape Town.
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Sep 6th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Profile
Multi-talented Galvin has squeezed in a whole other sporting life since Kerry's last All-Ireland appearance
The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.
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Jul 30th 2022, 9:21 AM
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# latest
Ireland thrash Japan to advance to men's Sevens quarter-finals in Dubai
After three defeats, the women’s side will conclude their Pool B campaign tomorrow against Great Britain.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 6:30 PM
# Next stop Tokyo
'The Olympics, you win a couple of matches and who knows what can happen?'
Terry Kennedy is aiming big this summer after helping the Ireland Sevens qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Jun 27th 2021, 7:00 AM
# looking good
Ireland keep Olympic dream alive at Monaco Sevens repechage
Ireland picked up three wins from three on Saturday.
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Jun 19th 2021, 3:57 PM
# Sevens
Eddy plays down disruptions as Ireland Sevens prepare for crucial Olympic qualifier event
The Ireland men’s Sevens team have their final shot at Olympic qualification in next weekend.
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Jun 12th 2021, 8:15 AM
# Frontline
ICU and international rugby behind Galvin, but renewed freedom to cross codes ahead
‘It nearly feels like I’ve been given back my sporting career.’
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Oct 4th 2020, 7:00 AM
# canada try
Wexford man Horan called up as Ireland Sevens pitch up in Vancouver
The men’s side are ranked ninth in their debut season on the World Series.
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Mar 3rd 2020, 9:44 AM
# Sevens
Sevens events postponed by World Rugby due to coronavirus fears
The Hong Kong and Singapore Sevens will now be played in October,
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Feb 13th 2020, 3:11 PM
# Hamilton low
Defeat to Scotland leaves Ireland disappointed at New Zealand Sevens
The women’s team clinched 11th place by ending their campaign with victory over Brazil.
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Jan 26th 2020, 10:25 AM
# Still Alive
Ireland Sevens open with surprise defeat to Canada but bounce back against Spain
The Men’s side will face France tomorrow but they need Spain to do them a favour against Canada too.
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Jan 25th 2020, 10:44 AM
# Long Road
'Baptism of fire' long behind him as Leavy relishes tough tasks on Sevens circuit
Ireland men are in Cape Town after a difficult debut run on the World Series.
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Dec 12th 2019, 8:45 PM
# dubai 7s
Extra-time defeat to England sees Ireland Women finish 10th at Dubai 7s
Two tries from Hannah Tyrrell and a late Louise Galvin try wasn’t enough for Stan McDowell’s side.
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Dec 7th 2019, 11:46 AM
# ANOTHER GEAR
Men and women's 7s squads to be put through their paces at RugbyX
The inaugural tournament will be played out next Tuesday in London.
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Oct 23rd 2019, 4:24 PM
# higher and higher
'I don’t think you ever lose the girl that was there on her first day'
Before Ireland Women kick off their 7s World Series campaign, we caught up with Lucy Mulhall to chat about the value of experience, youth and arduous altitude training.
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Oct 5th 2019, 12:30 PM
# Development
Leinster fullback Kelly captains experimental Ireland 7s squad
Both men and women’s squads contain three uncapped players for this weekend’s Grand Prix action.
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Jul 18th 2019, 12:27 PM
# sighter
France set the standard ahead of Olympic Sevens qualifier, but Ireland not far off the pace
Ireland will likely have to beat France in Colombiers next month to secure passage to the Olympics.
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Jun 24th 2019, 2:28 PM
# Sevens Rugby
Ireland can't contain France at 7s Grand Prix
Anthony Eddy’s side will meet Spain at the quarter-final stage tomorrow.
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Jun 22nd 2019, 5:00 PM
# MISSION TO MOSCOW
Men's 7s head for Moscow to take 'first real step' in Olympic qualification prep
Anthony Eddy’s men are counting the days to the European Olympic qualifier.
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Jun 20th 2019, 12:23 PM
# Ireland 7s
Jordan Conroy intent on creating a moment worth sharing
The Tullamore man brought himself into the limelight last year, and is preparing to push Ireland’s 7s programme on again in Hong Kong.
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Mar 31st 2019, 9:00 AM
# 2020 vision
Olympic pathway confirmed for Irish 7s rugby hopefuls
A European tournament or World Rugby repechage will serve as Ireland’s best chance of qualifying for Tokyo 2020.
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Sep 17th 2018, 2:18 PM
# 7s world cup
Blyde scythes, Woodman wonderful as New Zealand shut out Ireland
After a brilliant win over England, defeat sends Ireland Women to the 5-8th place play-offs.
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Jul 21st 2018, 2:18 AM
# Captain Fantastic
Dardis to the rescue for Ireland as late O'Brien try delivers win over Chile
A thundering run from Pedro Verschae threatened to derail Ireland’s World Cup campaign.
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Jul 21st 2018, 12:36 AM
# showcase
7s World Cup a golden gateway for Ireland to show fruits of their labour
The short form of the game has in-built hurdles, but this weekend is a big opportunity for it to make a mark.
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Jul 20th 2018, 9:30 AM
# Ready to go
Ireland name squads for next week's Sevens World Cup
Both the Ireland men and women will be in action in San Fransisco.
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Jul 10th 2018, 12:30 AM
# devon sent
Conroy returns for Exeter trip as Ireland 7s ramp up to World Cup
A fortnight out from a World Cup in San Francisco, Ireland are bidding to add another title.
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Jul 5th 2018, 5:44 PM
# Sevens Heaven
Mark Roche double gives Ireland men landmark win over Australia in Paris 7s
Australia went into this weekend as the fourth-ranked team in the World Series, but were 10 points off the in-form invitational side.
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Jun 9th 2018, 5:35 PM
# MISSION TO MOSCOW
Connacht flyer Conroy back in Sevens squad as World Series chase begins again
A busy summer for Ireland’s men gets up and running in Russia this weekend.
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May 17th 2018, 12:23 PM
# Bowing out
Ireland's hopes of making World Rugby Sevens Series cruelly dashed with injury time defeat
Anthony Eddy’s side suffered a late 12-7 loss at the hands of Japan.
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Apr 8th 2018, 12:12 PM
# HK7s
7/11: Ireland off to perfect start with two wins in Hong Kong
Playing for a coveted place in the Sevens World Series, Ireland have scored 11 tries in wins over the Cook Islands and Jamaica this morning.
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Apr 6th 2018, 9:04 AM
# Speedy Recovery
Australia Sevens captain suffers fractured skull in 'unprovoked' one-punch attack
James Stannard will miss the Commonwealth Games.
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Mar 30th 2018, 9:09 AM
# Green and Gold
New agreement brings pay rise for Australian rugby players, parity between male and female Sevens teams
Super Rugby teams have been granted a higher salary cap as well as a larger playing squad from this season.
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Jan 10th 2018, 9:06 AM
# the call up
Joe Schmidt's son included in Ireland 7s squad for the first time
Anthony Eddy’s side are on their travels again this weekend for the Silicon Valley 7s tournament.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 2:59 PM
# Sevens Heaven
Connacht academy wing Leavy joins Ireland 7s squad targeting World Cup qualification
Anthony Eddy’s squad are in pole position ahead of this weekend’s final round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix.
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Jul 11th 2017, 2:59 PM
# Russian Roulette
WC qualification on the line as Ireland name squad for season-ending tournament
Anthony Eddy’s side can secure their place in San Francisco with another good performance in Russia this weekend.
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Jul 4th 2017, 3:01 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.
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Jun 1st 2017, 10:52 AM
# Women's Rugby
Huge markers laid down as Ireland beat England and Fiji in 7s
Two impressive results book-ended Ireland’s best world series finish to date.
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May 29th 2017, 1:30 PM
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