James O'Brien, Ireland Sevens

RWC Sevens 2018: Ireland Men finish Ninth.

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Ireland Men enjoyed a successful Rugby World Sevens Championship, improving on their 16th place seeding to finish the tournament in ninth place after a positional play off win against No. 6 seeds Australia in the early hours of this morning.

The Ireland men’s team attracted positive comments throughout their five match campaign where their only defeat was against, No. 1 seeds, South Africa. Despite an opening round scramble to beat Chile the team went on to record impressive wins against World Series core teams Kenya, Wales and Australia.

Their results are shown below.

FRI JUL 20 2018
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, Pre-round of 16

IRELAND 17 – 12 CHILE

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, Round of 16

SOUTH AFRICA 45 – 7 IRELAND

SAT JUL 21 2018
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, Challenge Quarter . . .

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