Heavy defeat for Ireland in Seven Series semi-final

There was disappointment for the Ireland's women's team at the World Seven Series in Sydney after losing their semi-final 41-0 to New Zealand.

Shiray Kaka scored three tries in the Black Ferns' emphatic victory

The Irish then took on the USA in the bronze medal match, where they lost 12-5.

Kathy Baker got the try for Lucy Mulhall's side.

The Ireland men's team finished sixth overall after a 24-12 defeat to Samoa in their play-off match.