LAST UPDATE | 10 Jun 2023
THE IRELAND WOMEN’S 7s team will face France in the semi-final of the Rugby Europe Championship 7s in the Algarve.
Ireland finished top of Pool B after drawing 12-all with Spain, before closing tries from Clare Gorman and Eve Higgins sealed a 22-5 quarter-final win over Czechia.
With their Olympic qualification already secured, head coach Allan Temple is using this tournament to build experience and squad depth.
Ireland’s men’s team also advanced to the semi-final after defeating hosts Portugal in the quarter-final. They face Great Britain on Sunday in a rematch of their pool game.
Ireland earlier topped their pool on the opening weekend of the Rugby Europe Championship 7s in the Algarve. A 12-7 win over Great Britain, featuring a Dylan O’Grady try, helped Ireland advance to the quarter-finals.
☘️ Dylan O'Grady's score helps ensure @IrishRugby will top their group in the men's competition. pic.twitter.com/ObPAOnwBHb
— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) June 10, 2023
With their sights firmly set on the Olympic qualifying tournament later this month, Ireland got their preparations off to the best possible start with wide-margin wins over Belgium and France on Friday.
