LAST UPDATE | 27 Jun 2023

THE IRELAND MEN’S Sevens teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the final at the European Games in Poland.

Ireland defeated Great Britain 26-12, with Jordan Conroy (two) Billy Dardis and Terry Kennedy bagging the tries en route to glory.

With the sides going head-to-head for an Olympic ticket, Dardis and Kennedy crossed for Ireland to lead 14-7 at the break. Kennedy’s converted try, just before the mid-point, was a huge boost.

The electric Conroy added two more in the second half. England hit back, but Ireland were left to celebrate in Krakow.

They overcame Portugal in the semi-final earlier today, and previously defeated Belgium.

The Ireland Women’s Sevens team qualified after their exploits at the Toulouse Sevens in May.

PARIS QUALIFIED! 🇫🇷#Ireland7s | @TritonLake pic.twitter.com/26CGMZeUHD

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) June 27, 2023

Updated 21.03

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