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.

James Topping side are competing in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and the 21-12 win secures their spot in the Cup quarter-final as they finished second in their group behind the Fijians.

Ireland led 14-0 at the break thanks to two Jordan Conroy tries, both converted by Billy Dardis.

Fiji came back strong to get within two points, but Terry Kennedy sealed the win with a third try with March Roche landing the conversion.

Ireland also defeated Japan and lost to France to secure a top-two spot.

They will face USA in Sunday’s quarter-final.