History made as Ireland 7s win first World Series title in Perth

Ireland Women’s 7s became the first IRFU 7s side to win a World Series title on Sunday when they defeated hosts Autralia in the final of the HSBC SVNS Series tournament in Perth. A 13th-minute try from Eve Higgins ensured Ireland won 19-14 against World no. 1 Australia. Australia opened the scoring but Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Captain Lucy Mulhall …

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Perth Sevens: Ireland defeat Fiji 14-12 to set up semifinal with GB

Ireland 7s set up a Sunday meeting with Great Britain in the semi-final of the HSBC SVNS tournament in Perth after a neat 14-12 defeat of Fiji in the quarter-final. It’s a good start to the new year for Ireland, who have lost their last five Cup quarter-finals, having last made it to the top 4 a year ago at …

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