The HBF Stadium in Perth played host to Round 3 of the HSBC SVNS from January 24-26. The Ireland Men's and Women's teams have a new look this season with several young players coming into both squads. Ireland Women finished last in their Pool losing to New Zealand, Japan and Brazil, putting them into a 9th place playoff against Fiji which they lost 24-7. That left them facing Spain in the 11th place playoff. There was disappointment in that game with a 12-24 loss. The Women's side sit in 8th place in the overall standings. The Ireland Men's side are still in 12th overall following their 11th place finish in Perth. IN a difficult Pool they lost to Olympic Champions France, Spain and Great Britain. They came up against New Zealand in the 9th place playoff, losing 42-5. They finished the tournament with a narrow 19-17 win over USA.

HSBC SVNS Series - Perth Results/Fixtures

Friday, January 24 - all kick-offs are Irish time France 14 Ireland Men 5 – Match Centre Japan 14 Ireland Women 7 - Match Centre Spain 21 Ireland Men 5 - Match Centre New Zealand 46 Ireland Women 0 - Match Centre Saturday, January 25 - Great Britain 17 Ireland Men 0 - Match Centre Ireland Women 5 Brazil 26 - Match Centre 9th Place Semi-Final: New Zealand 42 Ireland Men 5 - Match Centre 9th Place Semi-Final: Fiji 24 Ireland Women 7 - Match Centre Sunday, January 26 - 11th Place Play-Off: USA 17 Ireland Men 19 - Match Centre 11th Place Play-Off: Ireland Women 12 Spain 24 - Match Centre

Ireland Women's Sevens Squad

Ireland Men's Sevens Squad