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Irish teams endure heavy defeats at Rugby World Cup Sevens

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It has been a disappointing day for Ireland's Sevens rugby teams at the World Cup in San Francisco.

Kenya Next Up For Ireland Men Following Heavy Loss To Blitzboks

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The gap between the 16th and number one seeds at the Rugby World Cup Sevens was reflected by Ireland's 45-7 defeat overnight to a super-charged South Africa side, who had a four-try contribution from livewire...

Ireland Women To Face Russia Following Cup Quarter-Final Exit

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The pace and finishing ability of Portia Woodman and Michaela Blyde went a long way to deciding the Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final between Ireland and New Zealand, as the pair ran in five tries between...

Ireland Men Leave It Late As O'Brien Try Knocks Out Chile

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captain Billy Dardis and Jimmy O'Brien combined to steer the Ireland Men's team through to the last 16 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, with the latter notching a decisive try in the final play of their...

Murphy Crowe Double Does The Damage For Ireland Women Against England

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe's second half brace, adding to an early Ashleigh Baxter score, set Ireland up for a superb 19-14 Rugby World Cup Sevens victory over old rivals England in San Francisco.

Ireland U-18 Women's Sevens Squad Named For Home Nations Decider

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are three changes to the Ireland Under-18 Women's Sevens squad for this weekend's final leg of the inaugural U-18 Home Nations Sevens Series at the University of Birmingham.

Irish derbies slated for earlier starts in new PRO14 season

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joey Carbery won’t have long to wait until he takes on his former Leinster colleagues with Munster scheduled for a crack at the PRO14 champions the week before the start of the Heineken Champions...

Dardis Expects 'Big Challenge' From Chile In Sevens World Cup Opener

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captaining your country at a World Cup can be a daunting task at the very best of times, but for Naas native Billy Dardis, it is something that he is prepared to embrace with open arms.

Mulhall: I've Grown As A Captain And So Has The Team

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Regardless of how the Ireland Women fare against England in today's Rugby World Cup Sevens opener in San Francisco (kick-off 12.12pm local time/8.12pm Irish time) (live on eir Sport 1/live streaming on...

Baxter 'Buzzing' For Her Fourth World Cup Tournament

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

More than most, Cooke and Ulster star Ashleigh Baxter knows how demanding it can be to juggle 15s and Sevens international rugby. Her latest quest sees her in San Francisco for this weekend's Rugby World...