Ireland Sevens Match Tracker – Perth

The HBF Stadium in Perth played host to Round 3 of the HSBC SVNS from January 24-26. The Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams have a new look this season with several young players coming into both squads.

Ireland Women finished last in their Pool losing to New Zealand, Japan and Brazil, putting them into a 9th place playoff against Fiji which they lost 24-7. That left them facing Spain in the 11th place playoff. There was disappointment in that game with a 12-24 loss. The Women’s side sit in 8th place in the overall standings.

The Ireland Men’s side are still in 12th overall following their 11th place finish in Perth. IN a difficult Pool they lost to Olympic Champions France, Spain and Great Britain. They came up against New Zealand in the 9th place playoff, losing 42-5. They finished the tournament with a narrow 19-17 win over USA.

HSBC SVNS Series – Perth Results/Fixtures

Friday, January 24 – all kick-offs are Irish time

France 14 Ireland Men 5 – Match Centre

Japan 14 Ireland Women 7 – Match Centre

Spain 21 Ireland Men 5 – Match Centre

New Zealand 46 Ireland Women 0 – Match Centre

Saturday, January 25 –

Great Britain 17 Ireland Men 0 – Match Centre

Ireland Women 5 Brazil 26 – Match Centre

9th Place Semi-Final: New Zealand 42 Ireland Men 5 – Match Centre

9th Place Semi-Final: Fiji 24 Ireland Women 7 – Match Centre

Sunday, January 26 –

11th Place Play-Off: USA 17 Ireland Men 19 – Match Centre

11th Place Play-Off: Ireland Women 12 Spain 24 – Match Centre

Ireland Women’s Sevens Squad

Ireland Men’s Sevens Squad