Ireland’s struggles in the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series continued in Hamilton, New Zealand with an 11th place finish.
The women’s team failed to win a pool match but finished the tournament with a win against Brazil in the 11th Place Play off.
We asked Ulster speedster Holly Brannigan to have a look at the matches as she recovers from injury and you can read Holly’s reports below.
POOL C CANADA 24 IRELAND 7
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 . . .
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