Ireland Women Sevens Hamilton Wrap.

Canada were first on the scoreboard with Brittany Benn crossing for a try, converted by Ghislaine Landry.

Ireland hit back almost immediately with Hannah Tyrrell crossing for Lucy Mulhall to convert. However Kaili Lukan crossed on the stroke of half time to give Canada a 12 – 7 lead at the break.

Canada pulled away in the second half with Charity Williams crossing before Lukan added her second. Landry converted one to give Canada a 24 – 7 win.

It was a high tempo start by the French.  A line out throw by Ireland was deemed not straight,  the French capitalize from the scrum with fast feet and a first try from Shannon Izar who converted her own score.

Handling error by Ireland at the restart handed possession to the French and  a dummy and step secure  Bertrand a converted try. before Izar takes an outside line to add a third converted try before break for a 21 – 0 lead.

Ireland struggle with possession but looked dangerous on the ball with Eve Higgins gaining valuable meters. but no end product and France capitalize on an overlap for Guerin to secures a fourth for the French.

In the closing minute, quick hands and a switch from Kathy Baker to Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe pulls one bak for Ireland, converted by Mulhall.

However, a late break after the hooter give France the final say despite an incredible chase down from Mulhall. France 35 Ireland 5

The teams were evenly matched throughout first half with both sides having chances. Wasn’t until the seventh minute was played that replacement Maria Garcia Gala put a try on the scoreboard for Patricia Garcia to convert.

The duo repeated the the feat early in the second half to give Spain a 14 – 0 lead.

Ireland came back fighting in the 2nd half although Louise Galvin’s last minute try, converted by Mulhall, wasn’t enough to claim a victory in Pool C with Ireland dropping into the bottom four play offs.

Ireland earned a hard fought 29-11 victory after a speedy start by Brazil.

Cerullo spotted a mismatch in the opening minute to to start the scoreboard ticking over.

The Irish bit back with Murphy Crowe striking through the middle for Mulhall to convert. However, Brazil restored their lead with a converted try by Bianca Silva.

A good display of hustle defense by Brazil denied Ireland’s Higgins on the outside leaving Ireland trailing 14 -7 at half time.  The Irish needed to come out strong to secure an 11th place finish.

Mulhall was the answer in the opening seconds of the 2nd half going the length, shortly followed by Tyrrell cutting a short line to add another 5. Silva hit back for Brazil to leave the scores tied on the hooter.

Up stepped youngster Megan Burns who bagged the winning score off a clever switch play by Galvin.