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Tuesday 26 September 2023 Dublin: 16°C

# Sevens

This year
2023
# Rebrand
World Rugby launches new SVNS competition in bid to build 7s rugby
There’s a new format that features men’s and women’s teams earning equal participation fees.
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Jul 18th 2023, 9:54 AM
# Rugby
Ireland 7s team reach European Games semi-finals as Olympics bid remains on track
Ireland powered to a 26-12 win in their quarter-final meeting with Belgium in Krakow.
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Jun 26th 2023, 7:31 PM
# Wrap
Clancy one win away from medal and Olympics as Ireland Sevens also closing in on Paris
It was another action-packed day for Team Ireland at the European Games.
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Jun 25th 2023, 8:20 PM
# Wrap
Mixed results for Ireland Sevens teams in Toulouse
One win and one defeat each on opening day.
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May 12th 2023, 8:50 PM
Last year
2022
# Original
'It was very hard to see where I'd make it professionally in the 15s game'
Mark Roche has gone from Bosnia in 2015 to a bronze medal at last weekend’s World Cup 7s.
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Sep 17th 2022, 8:30 AM
# Job Done
Ireland win opening leg of Rugby Europe Trophy series in Zagreb
James Topping’s side scored 43 tries and conceded just two across their six games in Croatia.
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Jun 12th 2022, 8:16 PM
# Going Well
Both Ireland Sevens teams advance to semi-finals in Toulouse
What a day at the France 7s.
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May 21st 2022, 8:45 PM
# proud
'There's not too many 7s players that were in a scrum or lineout'
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams was proud of his players in Leicester.
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Apr 24th 2022, 3:17 PM
# Sevens
'I got texts from people saying their daughters were watching - that's everything'
Lucy Mulhall captained Ireland 7s to their first-ever silver medal on the World Series last weekend.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 8:00 PM
All time
# pride of Tullamore
'I'm so glad I took that opportunity... I really haven't looked back'
Megan Burns and the Ireland Women’s 7s return to World Series action in Dubai this weekend.
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Nov 23rd 2021, 12:58 PM
# Try Machine
'Her influence goes beyond just being physically phenomenal'
Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe has been a star in 7s and is now shining for Ireland 15s.
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Sep 25th 2021, 8:00 AM
# tokyo 2020
Dejection for Ireland in Tokyo but IRFU has big plans for the future in 7s
The union has launched a ’7s Legacy Strategy’ as it targets further Olympic qualification.
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Jul 28th 2021, 12:15 PM
# back at it
Ireland Sevens captain one of four uncapped players in Griggs' 39-strong training squad
Lucy Mulhall, Kathryn Buggy, Mary Healy and Sam Monaghan are the new faces on board.
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Jul 22nd 2021, 4:47 PM
# Lucky 13
History-making Ireland Sevens squad named for Tokyo Olympics
The 13-man squad has been selected for this summer’s Games.
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Jul 6th 2021, 6:39 PM
# tokyo drift
History-making Ireland Sevens learn Olympic fate after pool draw
Anthony Eddy’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside South Africa, USA and Kenya.
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Jun 28th 2021, 12:04 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
# Sevens
'When it didn't work out in Leinster, I wasn't sure if it was me being a journeyman'
Gavin Mullin is now part of the Ireland 7s set-up who are targeting Olympics qualification.
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May 23rd 2021, 10:00 AM
# Finished
Remainder of Ireland's 7s Series cancelled as World Rugby cut circuit short
Both Irish teams finished 10th, while Jordan Conroy was top try-scorer on the men’s Series.
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Jun 30th 2020, 9:45 AM
# grounded
Sevens speedster Kennedy waiting patiently for another tilt at Tokyo
Under very different circumstances, this weekend would have been the central focus of Ireland’s Sevens season.
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Jun 20th 2020, 8:30 AM
# rethink
World Rugby cancel U20 World Cup, considering alternative to 7s Olympic qualifier
The uncertainty surrounding the Olympic Games means that the June repechage tournament for 7s rugby remains under review.
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Mar 20th 2020, 2:47 PM
# end on a high
Tullamore flyer Conroy the star as Ireland finish 13th at Canada Sevens
A dramatic finish, but Anthony Eddy’s men left Vancouver on a winning note.
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Mar 9th 2020, 8:05 AM
# 7s
IRFU opts against hosting Olympic 7s qualifying competition in Ireland
The union had concerns over the costs of bringing the crucial repechage onto home soil.
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Mar 4th 2020, 3:39 PM
# 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
# Seven Up
Ulster speedster Sexton included as Eddy names exciting Ireland squads for Dubai Invitational
The development sides leave Dublin this morning to link up with those already in Dubai for the World Series.
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Dec 3rd 2019, 9:48 AM
# On the plane
Squad announced as Ireland 7s prepare for World Series in Dubai
The 13-man squad will make their debut as a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Men’s Sevens Series.
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Nov 28th 2019, 11:31 AM
# Elche
Ulster flyer Sexton in men's squad as Ireland 7s sides head for Spain
The countdown to the men’s debut season in the World Series is gathering pace.
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Nov 4th 2019, 3:39 PM
# a life in sport
'I realised that he never really treated me like a girl or a boy... he completely let me be who I wanted to be'
Ireland star Louise Galvin delves into the positive influence sport – and role models like her late father – have had on her life.
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Oct 19th 2019, 7:00 AM
# glendale 7s
Ireland advance to quarter-finals on opening weekend of World Sevens Series
Victory over Brazil assured Stan McDowell’s side of a place in the last eight at the Glendale 7s.
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Oct 6th 2019, 9:59 AM
# 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
# new chapter
Leinster 19-year-old set for first Sevens World Series trip as Ireland name squad for Colorado
Stan McDowell has confirmed his 13-strong squad for the opening leg of the 2020 World Series.
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Oct 1st 2019, 2:01 PM
# flyer
Ireland's Murphy Crowe named in World Rugby Sevens dream team
The 24-year-old also becomes the first northern hemisphere player to win the top try-scorer award.
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Jun 16th 2019, 11:43 PM
# london 7s
Conroy untouchable as Ireland beat Scotland to set up quarter-final clash with Fiji
The Tullamore flyer scored a hat-trick to tip the balance after an even first half.
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May 25th 2019, 6:44 PM
# World Class
Ireland return to London 7s with eye on upcoming Olympic qualifier
Uncapped Lansdowne flyer Peter Sullivan and Kerry man Jack Daly will hope to win their first international Sevens caps in Twickenham.
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May 21st 2019, 11:49 AM
# Craic agus Ceol
'Ireland hosting a World 7s Series event isn't beyond the realms of possibility'
Louise Galvin feels the seven-player code is on the cusp of something big.
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Apr 25th 2019, 8:00 PM
# in the big time
'It gives Irish 7s a real boost' - Victorious Ireland react to historic rugby success
After last year’s late heartbreak, Ireland’s victory at today’s Hong Kong 7s qualifier secured promotion to the sport’s elite.
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Apr 7th 2019, 1:00 PM
# day 1
Ireland left with work to do after Uruguay produce late comeback at Hong Kong 7s
Anthony Eddy’s side need to beat Russia tomorrow to advance to the quarter-finals.
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Apr 5th 2019, 2:05 PM
# competitor
'I'm not your normal front row in terms of size': Nic a Bhaird punching above her weight on return to 15s
The Cork woman has represented Ireland on the Sevens stage these past two years, but is enjoying a debut run in the Six Nations.
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Mar 8th 2019, 1:00 AM
# survive and advance
Ireland shaded by New Zealand, but progress to face Canada in quarter-final clash at Dubai 7s
The Black Ferns were clinical, scoring two tries either side of half-time to swing the pool decider away from Ireland.
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Nov 29th 2018, 4:26 PM
# Sevens
Galvin back from injury as Ireland name squad for Sevens World Series in Dubai
Ireland have been drawn in Pool A alongside Russia, Kenya and New Zealand.
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Nov 27th 2018, 12:26 PM
# Work Rate
Munster's try-saving tackler Shane Daly the latest Ireland 7s graduate to impress
The 21-year-old Cork Con back prevented what looked like a certain Cheetahs try at Thomond Park.
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Sep 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM
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