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# Ireland Sevens

This year
2023
# Results
Both Irish Sevens sides advance to quarter-finals in New Zealand
The women face France next, while then men will go head-to-head with New Zealand.
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Last year
2022
# History makers
Ireland beat Australia to win bronze at Sevens World Cup
Terry Kennedy provided two moments of magic as Ireland won 19-14 at the Cape Town Stadium.
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Sep 11th 2022, 7:20 PM
# 7s rugby
'We want to be role models for people' - Ireland out to make headlines at World Cup
Stacey Flood says the Ireland women’s 7s squad are hoping to build on an encouraging year at this weekend’s World Cup.
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Sep 8th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Sevens Rugby
'When we’re on it, we can beat the best in the world' - Ireland aiming high at World Cup
Captain Billy Dardis is feeling confident ahead of this weekend’s tournament in Cape Town.
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Sep 6th 2022, 6:00 AM
# magnificent sevens
Kennedy works his magic yet again to send Ireland’s Sevens into quarters
A dramatic late try sent Ireland to victory over Argentina and into a quarter-final against New Zealand tomorrow.
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May 28th 2022, 9:03 PM
All time
# Round-Up
Ireland suffer defeat in men's Sevens quarter-final while women's side finish seventh
The men’s team also lost their fifth place play-off and will face into the seventh place play-off later today.
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Dec 4th 2021, 11:10 AM
# Down but not out
Ireland 7s fall to second defeat in Tokyo against impressive USA side
Ireland were beaten 19-17 by the USA in their second Pool C game.
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Jul 26th 2021, 11:08 AM
# tokyo drift
History-making Ireland Sevens learn Olympic fate after pool draw
Anthony Eddy’s side have been drawn in Pool C alongside South Africa, USA and Kenya.
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Jun 28th 2021, 12:04 PM
# Next stop Tokyo
'The Olympics, you win a couple of matches and who knows what can happen?'
Terry Kennedy is aiming big this summer after helping the Ireland Sevens qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Jun 27th 2021, 7:00 AM
# Sevens Heaven
Ireland captain Billy Dardis marks Olympic qualification with pitch-perfect interview
‘To be an Olympian, no one can take that away from you.’
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Jun 20th 2021, 8:56 PM
# Next stop Tokyo
Sensational second half sees Ireland Men's Sevens qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Ireland beat France 28-19 in the final of the Olympic qualification repechage.
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Jun 20th 2021, 6:34 PM
# looking good
Ireland keep Olympic dream alive at Monaco Sevens repechage
Ireland picked up three wins from three on Saturday.
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Jun 19th 2021, 3:57 PM
# Sevens
Eddy plays down disruptions as Ireland Sevens prepare for crucial Olympic qualifier event
The Ireland men’s Sevens team have their final shot at Olympic qualification in next weekend.
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Jun 12th 2021, 8:15 AM
# back at it
Squads named for Sevens return to action, fixtures announced for Olympic repechage in June
The Ireland men’s and women’s squad will compete in a three-day tournament at St George’s Park this weekend.
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May 11th 2021, 4:41 PM
# Disappointment
Ireland Sevens dumped out at quarter-finals by Australia
They did manage to beat England later in the day, however.
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Mar 1st 2020, 10:16 PM
# Still Alive
Ireland Sevens open with surprise defeat to Canada but bounce back against Spain
The Men’s side will face France tomorrow but they need Spain to do them a favour against Canada too.
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Jan 25th 2020, 10:44 AM
# magnificent sevens
Clinical Fiji put Ireland to the sword in Cape Town Sevens quarter-finals
Jordan Conroy gave Ireland an early lead against last year’s winners, but Fiji’s greater experience ultimately told.
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Dec 15th 2019, 10:51 AM
# backing it up
'It is all up to us now to perform' - Dardis
The Ireland Sevens captain says the team need to produce displays worthy of their new world class facilities.
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Nov 29th 2019, 8:00 AM
# tokyo 2020
Leinster's Keenan returns to Ireland 7s squad for Olympic qualifier
Anthony Eddy has named his squad for this weekend’s tournament in Colomiers.
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Jul 10th 2019, 12:14 PM
# tokyo 2020
Ireland at full strength for this weekend's Olympic qualifying tournament
A place at Tokyo 2020 is on the line in Kazan.
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Jul 9th 2019, 12:55 PM
# MISSION TO MOSCOW
Men's 7s head for Moscow to take 'first real step' in Olympic qualification prep
Anthony Eddy’s men are counting the days to the European Olympic qualifier.
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Jun 20th 2019, 12:23 PM
# London Calling
Ireland handed tough pool draw for next month's London 7s
Anthony Eddy’s side won a bronze medal at the World Rugby Sevens Series event at Twickenham last year.
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Apr 14th 2019, 9:08 PM
# hong kong 7s
Eddy names Ireland squad for crucial World Rugby Sevens qualifier
A place on next season’s World Rugby Sevens Series is on the line in Hong Kong this weekend.
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Apr 1st 2019, 3:24 PM
# Sevens Heaven
Late heroics as Ireland win International Invitational tournament at Dubai Sevens
Stan McDowell’s side beat the South Africa Academy 28-21 in the Dubai final.
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Dec 1st 2018, 2:49 PM
# Ready to go
Ireland name squads for next week's Sevens World Cup
Both the Ireland men and women will be in action in San Fransisco.
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Jul 10th 2018, 12:30 AM
# Sevens Heaven
Make it a double! Ireland complete another big weekend with second Grand Prix trophy
A big victory over Germany seals more silverware for Ireland in Paris.
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Jul 1st 2018, 4:54 PM
# winning ways
Leinster's Kennedy scores two tries as Ireland win the Moscow 7s
It was an important win for Anthony Eddy’s side on Sunday.
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May 20th 2018, 4:23 PM
# Sevens Heaven
Impressive Ireland now two wins away from qualifying for elite World Sevens circuit
Anthony Eddy’s side blitzed Zimbabwe in this afternoon’s quarter-final in Hong Kong.
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Apr 7th 2018, 1:05 PM
# determination
Watch: Irish sevens player shows incredible strength to score try as opponent clings to her jersey
Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe was not going to be stopped.
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Jan 26th 2018, 3:12 PM
# coygig
Ireland reveal squad for opening tournament of World Seven Series in Dubai
Anthony Eddy has included two new uncapped players in his panel.
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Nov 21st 2017, 3:08 PM
# the call up
Joe Schmidt's son included in Ireland 7s squad for the first time
Anthony Eddy’s side are on their travels again this weekend for the Silicon Valley 7s tournament.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 2:59 PM
# Sevens Heaven
Sevens heaven! Ireland seal qualification for next summer's World Cup in San Fran
A week after the women’s sevens team booked their place in the World Cup, the men have done the same in Exeter.
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Jul 16th 2017, 12:37 PM
# Russian Roulette
WC qualification on the line as Ireland name squad for season-ending tournament
Anthony Eddy’s side can secure their place in San Francisco with another good performance in Russia this weekend.
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Jul 4th 2017, 3:01 PM
# Sevens
Munster's Greg O'Shea named in Ireland squad for Grand Prix series trip to Poland
Anthony Eddy makes one change for this weekend’s tournament.
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Jun 8th 2017, 11:28 AM
# winners
From Russia with Love! Ireland win Moscow Grand Prix on debut appearance
Victory over Spain in the final hands Ireland the silverware.
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Jun 4th 2017, 3:51 PM
# 7s rugby
Ireland call on Naoupu and Tyrrell for next leg of World Sevens Series
The pair, who featured during Ireland’s Six Nations campaign, are part of the 13-player squad for Japan.
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Apr 13th 2017, 1:26 PM
# Explanation
'We're not disrespecting the Six Nations': IRFU defend decision to withdraw three key players
Sene Naoupu, Alison Miller and Hannah Tyrrell are flying to Las Vegas with the sevens squad instead of playing against France on Sunday.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 9:19 PM
# Sevens Heaven
'I get to go around the world so why not do it? GAA doesn't give you that opportunity'
We take a look inside the Women’s Sevens programme in Ireland as Anthony Eddy’s side compete with the best teams in the world on the World Series.
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Feb 12th 2017, 9:30 AM
# Double trouble
Ireland Women finish 12th in Dubai 7s as men get off the mark
Plus, Sonny Bill Williams (and sister) had a close-up view of some shock Kiwi defeats.
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Dec 4th 2015, 5:51 PM
# Sevens Heaven
'My life has changed completely' - Juggling work and training on the road to the Rio Olympics
Katie Fitzhenry is hoping to help Ireland’s Sevens team secure their Olympic spot.
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Aug 15th 2015, 6:55 PM
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