Adam Channel and Lucas Lacamp scored late tries for the US but by then Ireland had enough of a cushion to secure the result in the 11th-place play-off.
Ireland’s women lost their 11th place play-off to Spain, 24-12.
Juana Stella got a double in the first half as the Spanish took a 19-0 half-time lead. Ireland rallied with tries from Katie Whelan and Katie Corrigan and but it wasn’t enough as Spain claimed the win.
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Mixed fortunes for Ireland's Sevens teams in Perth play-offs
IRELAND’S MEN TOOK 11th place in Perth with a 19-17 win over the USA in the HSBC World Sevens Series.
Josh Kenny and Inigo O’Brien scored straight after the half-time break and it proved the difference for the Irish.
Adam Channel and Lucas Lacamp scored late tries for the US but by then Ireland had enough of a cushion to secure the result in the 11th-place play-off.
Ireland’s women lost their 11th place play-off to Spain, 24-12.
Juana Stella got a double in the first half as the Spanish took a 19-0 half-time lead. Ireland rallied with tries from Katie Whelan and Katie Corrigan and but it wasn’t enough as Spain claimed the win.
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