Ireland Women Sevens: Sydney Day 1 and 2 Review

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Ireland women made history as they qualified for their first ever HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series semi-final. We take a look at their performances in Day 1 and Day 2.

Ireland topped group B as they went undefeated in Day 1 in Spotless Stadium, Sydney. In their group was Russia, Canada and Fiji, two out of the three teams currently higher in the World Series standings. Canada sitting second and Russia sixth just ahead of Ireland.

Going into Sydney, Ireland team had suffered injuries to many of their series regulars. Notably Stacey Flood, Ashleigh Baxter and Katie Fitzhenry all missing. This allowed the inclusion of Anna McGann and debutant Beibhinn Parsons who joined the squad alongside FRU Favourite Brittany Hogan.

Ireland Women Day 1 Pool Stage Results

Ireland v Russia

Ireland drew their opening match 7-7 against Russia, in a game that both teams battled it out with none of them really taking it to the other.

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