Ireland beat Australia to claim third place at Sevens World Cup

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Ireland Beat Australia To Claim Third Place At Sevens World Cup
2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens, Cape Town, South Africa 11/9/2022 Men’s Bronze Medal Match Ireland vs Australia Ireland players celebrate with former teammate Greg O’Shea Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Travis Prior
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James Cox

The Irish men's sevens side are on their way home following a podium finish at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

James Topping's men just missed out on a place in the final but settled for a bronze medal finish with a 19-14 win over Australia.

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The women's side also finished their campaign with a win.

Captain Lucy Mulhall led her side to a 16 point win over England in the 7th/8th placed playoff.

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