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Ireland players react after their Rugby Sevens quarter-final defat to Fiji at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Humphreys disappointed at 'rushed' Sevens announcement

David Humphreys has expressed his regret for how the plan to disband the men's Sevens programme was communicated, but is doubling down on the controversial decision.

Rugby • 27 Jun

Alex Kendellen celebrates after Munster got back to winning ways

URC: Leinster roll on as Munster find a way

It flew under the radar somewhat but the URC was back last weekend, with wins for Leinster and Munster, while Ulster and Connacht tasted defeat.

Rugby • 02 Dec 24

Erin King on Olympic duty earlier this year in Paris

Award-winning King sees bright Irish future

World Rugby Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year Erin King says it's a surreal feeling to land such a prestigious award after a "whirlwind" 2024.

Rugby • 25 Nov 24

Hugo Keenan made his return for Ireland Sevens in Madrid at the weekend

Keenan to 'fully commit' to Sevens ahead of Olympics

Hugo Keenan has all but ruled himself out of featuring for Leinster and Ireland for the rest of the season saying he wants to "fully commit" to the Sevens team ahead of the Olympic Games.

Rugby • 03 Jun 24

Hugo Keenan scored a try for Ireland Sevens but it wasn't enough against New Zealand

Keenan on scoresheet but Ireland miss out on semi-final

Hugo Keenan got on the scoresheet but Ireland missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Sevens after an extra-time defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 01 Jun 24

Hugo Keenan is aiming to go to the Olympic Games

Keenan makes Sevens comeback in Ireland victory

Hugo Keenan made his Ireland Sevens return in Madrid this afternoon helping James Topping's side to a 26-21 victory over South Africa.

Rugby • 31 May 24

Hugo Keenan makes a return to Sevens after a five-year-break

Keenan included in Ireland Sevens squad

Hugo Keenan has been included in the Ireland Sevens squad for this weekend's season-ending tournament in Madrid.

Rugby • 27 May 24

Wall makes debut as Ireland Sevens reach semi-final

Former Meath footballer Vikki Wall made her Ireland Sevens debut as Allan Temple-Jones side booked a semi-final place at the SVNS Series in Perth.

Rugby • 27 Jan 24

Terry Kennedy was the 2022 World Rugby Sevens player of the year

Kennedy warns would-be Olympians time needed for Sevens

Ireland Sevens star Terry Kennedy has warned any aspiring Olympians who are considering a switch from the XVs game that they need to commit or else they will "fall by the wayside".

Rugby • 01 Dec 23

James Topping: 'I have lots of phone calls coming in from guys who are keen to have a crack'

Ireland players welcome but must earn Sevens place

Ireland Men's Sevens coach James Topping says he would welcome players from the 15s team but has warned that there's no easy way into his Olympic Games squad.

Rugby • 22 Nov 23

Topping: Ireland sevens have depth to thrive in Paris

Ireland sevens coach James Topping feels they now have a squad to compete with the best in the world after the disappointment of Tokyo.

Rugby • 28 Jun 23

Ireland sevens team are heading to the Paris Games

Ireland women sevens qualify for Olympics

The Ireland women sevens team have qualified for the Olympics following a victory over Fiji in the World Rugby Seven Series.

Rugby • 14 May 23

Jordan Conroy scored two first-half tries against Fiji

Ireland make history with first Fiji Sevens win

The Ireland Men's Sevens team have made history by securing their first-ever win over Fiji in Singapore.

Rugby • 09 Apr 22

Louise Galvin: "It is such a unique sport and a fantastic way to go and see the world."

Galvin reflects on 'addictive' 7s after walking away

Ireland Sevens star Louise Galvin has reflected on her days playing the exhausting, demanding and "addictive" game of Rugby Sevens after calling time on her Ireland career.

Rugby • 01 Oct 20

Battling Ireland 7s keep Olympic dream alive

The Olympic hopes of the Ireland men's 7s are alive - just - after they beat Portugal 26-10 to finish third at the Olympic Qualifier in Kazan and earn a place at next June's World Rugby Repechage.

Rugby • 14 Jul 19

Ireland will not be going to the Tokyo Games

Ireland's Olympics hopes end after defeat to England

Ireland Women's 7s' Tokyo 2020 dreams are over after they fell to a 17-7 defeat to England in the quarter-final of the Rugby Europe Olympic Qualifier in Kazan on Sunday morning.

Rugby • 14 Jul 19

Sevens stars take up Rugby Players Ireland positions

Ireland Sevens players Louise Galvin and Greg O'Shea have been appointed to the Executive Committee of Rugby Players Ireland in recognition of a sport that continues to flourish.

Rugby • 24 Apr 19

Foster Horan going over for a try against Jamaica

Solid start for the Irish at World Rugby Sevens Series

Ireland have followed up this morning's win over Jamaica by drawing with Uruguay in their second pool game at the World Rugby Sevens Series qualifying tournament in Hong Kong.

Rugby • 05 Apr 19

Ireland Women 7s ready to step up Tokyo mission

The Ireland Women's Sevens side are ready to ramp up preparations for the Tokyo Games after the IRFU confirmed 11 players have been handed full-time contracts.

Rugby • 15 Oct 18

osuke Hashinio of Japan dives in to score a try

Ireland 7s series qualification hopes ended by Japan

Ireland missed out on World Rugby Sevens Series qualification after a 12-7 loss to Japan in Hong Kong.

Rugby • 08 Apr 18

The Ireland team celebrate (pic: Rugby Europe Twitter)

Important win for Ireland Sevens in Clermont

Ireland's Sevens team moved a step closer to qualification for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco next year after claiming victory in the Clermont Grand Prix.

Rugby • 02 Jul 17

Ireland Sevens