Ireland Suffer Hong Kong Heartbreak With Semi-Final Exit

Ireland's dreams of competing as a World Sevens Series core team next season were dashed by a last-gasp 12-7 semi-final defeat to Japan, the eventual Hong Kong 7s champions. Kameli Raravou Soejima's breakaway try in the final play ensured a gut-wrenching end to the qualifying tournament for Anthony Eddy's men.