Paris 2024: Ireland lose Sevens opener to Great Britain

IRELAND 12-21 GREAT BRITAIN

Ireland's women's sevens side suffered a disappointing opening pool game defeat to Great Britain at the Stade de France.

Having won their last four World Series games against Great Britain, hopes were high that Allan Temple-Jones' side could continue their winning streak.

However, despite scoring the first try and leading at the break, Great Britain proved too strong and ran out nine-point winners.

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (below) crossed for the opening try off Ireland’s first possession, scoring in the corner after brushing off two tackles.

But GB responded immediately, with Isla Norman-Bell racing in from halfway for a converted try.

Murphy Crowe restored the Irish lead, again crossing out wide after good work by Stacey Flood and Emily Lane.

Captain Lucy Mulhall Rock converted and Ireland held a 12-7 lead.

But that was the last score for Ireland, with Jasmine Joyce and captain Emma Uren both scoring converted tries in the first two and a half minutes of the second half.

Ireland face South Africa in their second Pool B game at 6pm.

After an opening sevens loss to Great Britain, Ireland face South Africa at 6pm. Here's Sene Naoupu and Darren Cave on how they can bounce back against a physical, but rather lumbering side.#RTESport #Paris2024