The Ireland Men’s and Women’s Sevens squad, proudly sponsored by TritonLake, is poised for their upcoming HSBC SVNS Series games in Vancouver this weekend, amidst the escalating excitement for the Paris Olympics.
Following their historic victory in Perth this past January, the Ireland Women’s team will be back in action at BC Place from 23-25 February. Meanwhile, the Ireland Men’s team, having secured a commendable third place in Australia, are focused on maintaining their momentum as they prepare for the upcoming Games.
The action in Vancouver is scheduled to commence on Friday, with the Ireland Women launching their pool campaign against South Africa (8.36pm Irish time), followed by the Ireland Men taking on Great Britain (10.14pm Irish time).
Fans can watch all the HSBC SVNS Series action for free on RugbyPass TV, while updates on Ireland’s progress in Perth will be available on the new @Ireland7s social media channels and in our Ireland 7s hub.
The Ireland Men’s Sevens Squad for the HSBC SVNS Series in Vancouver includes Niall Comerford (UCD RFC), Jordan Conroy (Buccaneers RFC), Sean Cribbin (Suttonians RFC), Billy Dardis (Terenure College RFC), Ed Kelly (Dublin University FC), Terry Kennedy (St Mary’s College RFC), Hugo Lennox (Skerries RFC), Matthew McDonald (Ireland Sevens), Harry McNulty (UCD RFC) as captain, Gavin Mullin (UCD RFC), Chay Mullins (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht/IQ Rugby), Connor O’Sullivan (Lansdowne FC), and Zac Ward (Ballynahinch RFC).
Meanwhile, the Ireland Women’s Sevens Squad for the HSBC SVNS Series in Vancouver comprises Megan Burns (Blackrock College RFC), Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (Railway Union RFC), Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC), Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC), Erin King (Old Belvedere RFC), Lucinda Kinghan (Railway Union RFC), Vicky Elmes Kinlan (Wicklow RFC), Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC), Kate Farrell McCabe (Suttonians RFC), Lucy Mulhall (Wicklow RFC) as captain, Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC), Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC), and Vikki Wall (Ireland Sevens).
The Ireland Fixtures for the HSBC SVNS Series in Vancouver are as follows:
Friday, February 23
– Ireland Women v South Africa Women, 8.36pm Irish time
– Ireland Men v Great Britain Men, 10.14pm Irish time
Saturday, February 24
– Ireland Women v Brazil Women, 1.30am Irish time
– Ireland Men v New Zealand Men, 3.18am Irish time
– Ireland Women v New Zealand Women, 7.21pm Irish time
– Ireland Men v South Africa Men, 9.05pm Irish time.
All eyes are now set on Vancouver as fans eagerly anticipate the performance of both Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams. Stay tuned for some exhilarating rugby action and the impressive skills of these talented athletes as they vie for a spot at the Paris Olympics.