IRELAND WOMEN WILL face Spain in this afternoon’s Challenge Trophy Final at the Dubai 7s after an emphatic 28 – 5 semi-final win over the USA.
Alison Miller grounded two tries in the space of a minute as Ireland blitzed the opening moments on their second day of competition.
Lucy Mulhall put the disappointment of a controversial late missed conversion in yesterday’s draw with Fiji behind her, but Kim Flood shared kicking responsibilities and helped Anthony Eddy’s side open up a 14 - 0 lead by half-time.
Aoife Doyle ensured Ireland hit the ground running in the second half too, as she darted for a corner score which set up a brilliant touchline conversion from Flood. Nicole Heavirland struck back for the American women, but Hannah Tyrell crossed for Ireland’s fourth score of the game to seal a 28 – 5 victory.
The Challenge Trophy Final is scheduled to kick off at 12.25 (Irish time) today and can be streamed on WorldRugby.org.
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