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Ireland Women Make Sevens Series History In Sydney

Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird drives forward with Spain's Patricia Garcia trying to bring her down ©Stuart Walmsley/Ireland Rugby

Tries from Eve Higgins and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (two) guided the Ireland Women past Spain on a 22-7 scoreline and into a HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series semi-final for the first time ever.

They face tournament hosts Australia in the last-four at Sydney’s Spotless Stadium in a few hours’ time (kick-off 10.56pm Irish time/9.56am local time). There is live streaming via the World Rugby website. Click here to read a report on the day 2 action.

Check out photos of the quarter-final clash with Spain, courtesy of Stuart Walmsley and Mike Lee/KLC Fotos/World Rugby.