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Ireland participated in the men's Sevens tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Players face 'huge challenge' after men's Sevens axing

The decision to end the Irish men's rugby Sevens programme will leave players with a "huge challenge" in trying to maintain careers in the game, the CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Simon Keogh has said.

Rugby • 15 May

Ireland's Stacey Flood in action during the women's sevens tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics

World Rugby set to overhaul sevens structure next year

World Rugby will introduce a new sevens structure in 2026 which will have a three-division regular season and an increased number of events in a bid to make it cost-effective and more competitive, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

Rugby • 01 May

Harry McNulty captained Ireland at the 2024 Olympic Games

Ireland Sevens captain McNulty to retire

Ireland men's sevens captain Harry McNulty has announced his retirement from rugby, confirming his decision on social media.

Rugby • 27 Nov 24

Lucy Mulhall Rock has captained Ireland's sevens team sine 2015

Paris 2024: Sevens captain Mulhall Rock retires

Ireland captain Lucy Mulhall Rock has confirmed her retirement from sevens rugby after the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic campaign.

Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 24

Ireland players react after their quarter-final loss to Australia

Paris 2024: Australia rout Ireland in sevens quarters

Ireland's hopes of a medal in women's rugby sevens were ended in ruthless fashion by Australia at the quarter-final phase in a crushing 40-7 defeat.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Same stadium, same quarter-final outcome, this time for the Sevens

Paris 2024: Plus ca change for Ireland at the Stade

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo reports from the Stade de France as Ireland aimed to get over the daunting quarter-final hurdle posed by Fiji in the Olympic Men's Rugby Sevens competition.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

Paris 2024: Sevens recap- Ireland 15-19 Fiji

Ireland's medal hopes at the Rugby Sevens in Paris ended after a narrow defeat to defending champions Fiji. Here's how it happened.

Paris 2024 • 25 Jul 24

Eve Higgins scored Ireland's crucial third try

First series triumph for Ireland Sevens in Perth

Ireland's Women's Sevens won gold at the HSBC SVNS Series in Perth on Sunday morning, defeating hosts Australia 19-14 in the final.

Rugby • 29 Jan 24

Strong winds caused a tarpaulin to become tangled up with the posts (pic: Rugby Europe Twitter)

Bad weather causes bizarre delay at European Games 7s

Ireland's semi-final at the European Games Sevens tournament in Krakow has been delayed by an hour after bad weather caused a bizarre stoppage to proceedings at the Henryk Reyman Stadium.

Rugby • 27 Jun 23

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ran in a couple of tries for the Irish against Brazil

Updated Australia deny Ireland a semi spot at Hong Kong Sevens

Ireland Women have missed out on a semi-final spot at the Hong Kong Sevens after a 24-5 defeat to Australia.

Rugby • 01 Apr 23

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (left) and Lucy Mulhall (right) are among those unavailable

Ireland squad decimated due to Sevens and injuries

Ireland's preparations for their TikTok Women's Six Nations trip to face England on Sunday have been made even more difficult, with eight of their previous matchday squad unavailable.

Rugby • 19 Apr 22

Lucy Mulhall in action during the Women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match against Brazil

'Special' Sevens success in Seville spurring Ireland on

Ireland Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall speaks to RTÉ's Game On about the historic run to the final of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens in Seville.

Rugby • 01 Feb 22

Beibhinn Parsons, left, and Dorothy Wall are regulars for the Ireland XVs

Parsons and Wall included in Ireland Sevens squad

Ireland XVs internationals Béibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall have been included in the Irish Sevens squad for the 2021-22 season.

Rugby • 10 Aug 21

Harry McNulty of Ireland scores a try during the Pool C match against the USA

Tokyo 2020: Two defeats on opening day for Ireland 7s

Ireland's Rugby Sevens journey began with back-to-back defeats as Anthony Eddy's men were beaten by a powerful South Africa side 33-14 before a narrow 19-17 defeat against the USA.

Olympics • 27 Jul 21

Billy Dardis will captain the Irish squad

Ireland 7s squad named for Olympic qualifier tournament

The Ireland Sevens squad has been named for their upcoming Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco.

Rugby • 11 Jun 21

Caleb Clarke puts hands up for NZ Olympic selection

All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke, who lit up international rugby with an eye-catching debut season last year, has put his hand up for selection in New Zealand's Olympic sevens squad for the Tokyo Games.

Rugby • 10 May 21

Greg O'Shea: "I've been working for so long for this goal in rugby and to get to the Olympics and play in the World Series."

Fulfilling Tokyo dream my biggest passion - Greg O'Shea

Ireland rugby sevens player Greg O'Shea says he has no regrets over giving up a celebrity lifestyle after winning the hit dating show Love Island to focus on pursuing his dream of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.

Rugby • 09 Apr 20

Ireland to face England with Tokyo dreams on the line

Ireland Women's 7s will take on England tomorrow in the quarter-final of the Rugby Europe Olympic Qualifier in Kazan after finishing as runners-up in their pool.

Rugby • 13 Jul 19

Leinster set-back spurred Dardis on to 7s pathway

Ireland 7s captain Billy Dardis still dreams of running out for the senior XVs side at the Aviva but for now will fully focus on the upcoming World Series.

Rugby • 11 Apr 19

Ireland victorious in World Rugby 7s series

The Ireland Men's 7s claimed victory in World Rugby 7s Qualification Tournament in Hong Kong after defeating the hosts 28-7.

Rugby • 07 Apr 19

Eve Higgins of Ireland goes on the charge

Ireland make history as they power into Sydney 7s semis

The Ireland Women's Sevens team swept past Spain 22-7 in the quarter-finals of the World Series in Sydney to guarantee themselves a first ever top-four finish.

Rugby • 02 Feb 19

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe was in try-scoring form for Ireland

Heavy defeats for men and women in San Francisco sevens

Hopes were high after good wins put both teams through to the latter stages.

Rugby • 21 Jul 18

Ireland's men's and women's teams receive their jerseys from IRFU President Ian McIlrath ahead of the tournament kick-off

Ireland begin World Cup 7s quest in San Francisco

Ireland men's and women's teams begin their Rugby World Cup Sevens missions in San Francisco on a mission to further strengthen the country's reputation on the biggest possible stage.

Rugby • 20 Jul 18

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