Ireland to face champions Fiji after New Zealand defeat
Ireland progressed to the knockout stage of the Olympics rugby sevens as group runners-up following a 14-12 defeat to New Zealand at Stade de France.
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Paris 2024: How many Olympians hail from each county?
The Games are almost upon us, with Paris 2024 kicking off tomorrow (two days before the opening Ceremony), and Ireland in rugby sevens action against South Africa and Japan.
Ireland boss James Topping 'really excited' to see Hugo Keenan impact
Hugo Keenan has "fitted in perfectly" and coach James Topping expects the Ireland star to light up the Olympic Sevens tournament.
Johne Murphy: Osborne's move to fullback 'a stroke of genius' by Andy Farrell
Jamie Osborne's former coach Johne Murphy believes the 22-year-old has passed his test at full-back with flying colours against the Springboks, and says the selection was a 'stroke of geunis' by head coach Andy Farrell.
Winners and losers from Ireland's South Africa trek
It was a remarkable end to the season for Ireland, beating the back-to-back world champions, with their most experienced squad ever, and away from home.
The longest season comes to a close as Ireland head for a holiday on a high
The longest season is over. Almost.
Osborne gets first cap for Ireland in unfamiliar position
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
Conor Murray 'ready to rock' with Ireland out for revenge
Conor Murray says he is ready to step up to the starting role for Ireland's second Test against South Africa at Hollywoodbets King's Park in Durban on Saturday, after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Springboks.