Ireland men progressed to the Rugby Europe Olympic Qualifiers quarter finals undefeated after two wins and a draw in their Pool B matches in Day 1 at Colomiers France.
Ireland recorded wins against Ukraine and Russia before drawing with Spain in their final pool match. However, Spain progreed as pool leaders thanks to a marginally superior points difference, Ireland progressing in second place for a quarter final against Germany who finished second in Pool C.
Match details below.
Pool B: Ireland 41 Ukraine 0
Ireland raced to a 29 – 0 lead at half time with Conroy topping and tailing the first half scores, his brace separated by tries from Dardis, Kennedy and Foster as Ireland started their campaign full of intent.
Captain Dardis converted 2 of the tries to complete the first half scoring.
Ukraine upped their efforts in the second half restricting Ireland to tries from Fitzpatrick and . . .
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