McNulty-Led Ireland Finish Day One With Quarter-Final Berth Booked

Captain Harry McNulty ran in an intercept try, and quickly set up Niall Comerford to score soon after, as the Ireland Men’s Sevens team accounted for Japan in Paris.

Chay Mullins crossed in each half, and tries from Terry Kennedy and Zac Ward bookended a business-like performance from James Topping’s side who posted a 40-5 victory.

Ireland Sevens – Where To Watch The Olympic Games

Having beaten South Africa 10-5 earlier on, Ireland’s two day-one wins mean they have qualified for their first ever Olympic Games quarter-final. The knockout rounds begin tomorrow night at the Stade de France.

Before that, the Pool A winners will be decided by a crunch clash between Ireland and New Zealand at 3.30pm Irish time (live on RTÉ 2/BBC iPlayer & Red Button/Eurosport 2).

The All Blacks Sevens, who are just ahead on try count in the pool standings, will also feature in the quarter-finals following today’s victories over Japan (40-12) and South Africa (17-5).