Ireland Women Sevens: Glendale Sevens Wrap

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Ireland Women Sevens competed in the opening round of the 2019 World Rugby Sevens Series in Glendale USA over the weekend. Despite only winning two games the tournament will be regarded as a success following a sixth place finish, which equals their highest placing since 2012.

Ireland were placed in a difficult group alongside France, Canada and Fiji. Fortunately the Fiji side, who can blow hot and cold ,were having an off day and a huge win by Ireland in their final match against the Fijians saw the Irish side progress to the Cup quarter Finals adss one of the highest placed third teams in the pools.

Ireland Women Day 1 Pool Stage Results

France 21 – 12 Ireland 

Aoife Doyle opened the scoring for Ireland after France had raced to a 14 – 0 lead. Lucy mulhall converted to take the score to 14 – 7 at the break.

France pulled further in front at the start of the second half before Hannah Tyrrell pulled one back for Ireland with their final play.

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