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Ngarohi McGarvey-Black scores a hat-trick in semi-finals at Cape Town Stadium, as the defending champions seal a battling 17-10 win.

It wasn't to be for Ireland as they fell just short in the semi-finals of the World Rugby Sevens.

And with the final play Ireland had the ball and were looking for some magic but it wasn't to be for Ireland as tired bodies. New Zealand had Ireland on the ropes deep into the second half and appeared to have a try only for it to be disallowed with a knock on and with two and a half minutes to go New Zealand had the ball five metres out. And straight from kick off Ireland managed to run with a try with Andrew Smith taking full advantage of a loose ball to tie the game.

THE IRELAND MEN'S Sevens team pushed New Zealand all the way — but ultimately fell to a heartbreaking 17-10 semi-final defeat at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in ...

Captain Raijieli Daveua was next with her name on the scoreboard with a breakaway try, before Ulunisau ran in another after an interception. Ireland thrived off the set-piece, but the next score was crucial. Mark Roche went close with the conversion, but the half ended 10-5. Ireland now face the losers of Australia and Fiji in the bronze final at 6.25pm [live on RTÉ Player]. Ireland had some bright patches, and roared on by the crowd, pulled one back through Jack Kelly after an excellent team move. Neither were converted, but they looked in fine fettle otherwise.

Ireland Sevens stars reached the semi finals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, but they were defeated by two-time champions New Zealand in a pulsating match.

To reach the semi-finals, Ireland beat Portugal and England on the first day of the tournament, so knew they had a last eight match locked up. There was still time for a late Ireland Sevens rally, but the Kiwi's counter-rucking closed the match out. Restored to seven players, after Leo's sin-binning, the Kiwis were on the charge but some heroic defending from Ireland repelled them.

Ireland had already surpassed all expectations to get this far but their hopes of an unlikely final appearance were ended by a 17-10 defeat.

Ireland were saved when they knocked on the ball as it went over, resulting in a Kiwi scrum. Harry McNulty caused havoc from the restart and slipped in behind to score and level the game at 10-10. With a one-man advantage, the Irish ran home a vital try through Jack Kelly to finish the first half.

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If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. * They will play Australia in Monday’s final at 6.17am (NZT), setting up a rematch of the Commonwealth Games semifinal, won by Australia.

Ireland were edged out by New Zealand in the semi-final of the Rugby 7s World Cup, going down 17-10 in a thrilling encounter in Cape Town.

From a flat, low kick-off, McNulty was able to get in among the two New Zealand catchers and forced them into an error with the ball bouncing perfectly for Andrew Smith who had nothing but empty space between him and the try-line. They were handed a life-line just before the end of the first half when Moses Leo was sent to the sin-bin for a taking out Terry Kennedy off the ball. Again, Dickson was unable to add the extras.

Ireland shocked South Africa in last night's quarter-final but lost out to New Zealand by a one-try margin.

Ireland pulled one back before half time through great work from Jack Kelly, but Mark Roche was unable to add the extras. New Zealand were energised, and a minute later McGarvey-Black extended his team's advantage. Ireland conceded inside the opening minute, and it was McGarvey Black who was on hand to capitalise on some poor defensive play from Ireland.

But despite another fine performance, the All Blacks proved too strong and ran out 17-10 winners. Related Content.

Ireland's men finish third at the Rugby Sevens World Cup after beating Australia 19-14 in the bronze medal match in Cape Town.

However, Ireland battled back in their bronze medal match despite Australia twice taking the lead. Ireland also finished third in the World Cup Sevens in 1993 however there was not a bronze medal match for the inaugural tournament. Ireland's men finished third at the Rugby Sevens World Cup after beating Australia 19-14 in the bronze medal match in Cape Town.

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Earlier in the day, Ireland pushed New Zealand all the way but ultimately fell short in the semi final of the Rugby Sevens World Cup. Ireland sealed a bronze medal at the Rugby Sevens World Cup after a 19-14 victory over Australia in the third-place playoff. Harry McNulty barged over for a 13th-minute try that split the sides in an absorbing duel that saw Australia lead by seven points on two occasions.

Australia's Sevens sides are out to continue their golden 2021-22 campaign as they head to Cape Town for the Rugby Sevens World Cup.

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Terry Kennedy provided two moments of magic as Ireland won 19-14 at the Cape Town Stadium.

In May, Ireland secured their first medal as a World Series core team, taking silver in Toulouse. Yet Ireland clawed their way back into the contest again thanks to a superb score from the electric Terry Kennedy, who kicked in behind the Australia defence before winning the footrace and dotting down. “Every time our backs are against the wall we stand up. The third-place finish represents Ireland’s best finish at a Sevens World Cup, and caps a hugely encouraging year for the squad on the World Series circuit. A costly knock-on from Jimmy Turner then killed Australia’s last chance to respond, Ireland taking possession at the resulting scrum before Kennedy sent the ball into the stands to end the contest. THE IRELAND MEN’S Sevens team came from behind twice against Australia to win bronze at the Sevens World Cup.

Two tries in the opening two minutes propelled Olympic champions Fiji to a 29-12 victory over New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape ...

"What we have achieved this year is pretty awesome." Yesterday and today were huge defensive performances, they (the players) have run themselves into the ground. Two tries in the opening two minutes propelled Olympic champions Fiji to a 29-12 victory over New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town on Sunday.

A 29-12 victory in Cape Town sparks Fijian joy, as Fiji men win Sevens world Cup against New Zealand. It is their third Sevens World Cup win.

In the final of the men’s It was 24-5 at the half. That same man was throwing his weight around in defence and whether it was pushing or not, Kaminieli Rasaku eventually found his way past the outstretched arms of Moses Leo.

The all-conquering Australians defeated arch-rivals New Zealand in an enthralling final but the men missed out on medals.

Hopefully, in three or four cycles, girls will be talking about us and what we achieved this year. “We spoke about the ’09 girls today and doing it for them. It is the first time since the inaugural women’s World Cup in 2009 that the Australians have won the biggest non-Olympic sevens prize – and they had to overcome a thunderous late comeback from the reigning champions to prevail.