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Singapore 7s (Men)
2023-24
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IRE vs NZL
Singapore 7s (Men)
National Stadium, Singapore
Ireland 7s (Men)
vs
New Zealand 7s (Men)
14
FT
17
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Full-Time: 14 - 17
The result means that New Zealand become the first ever side to win back to back titles in Singapore, and they join their Black Ferns Sevens counterparts with the gold medals in the final round of the 2023-24 HSBC SVNS Series, for what is the ninth time!
New Zealand were ruthless in the first half, pinning Ireland down inside their 22 with some deep restarts and excellent chases to keep the Irish under pressure. They managed to force a couple of turnovers as a result, and once they had ball in hand down in the red zone they were simply unstoppable. Ireland had to take a couple more risks and work a bit harder for their points, but they did score two stunning tries for their efforts.
New Zealand cinch it! Turned out to be a close match at the end there, but Ireland just couldn't capitalise on a last opportunity inside the Kiwi 22 to get the final score they needed for the win. The Kiwis looked like they were going to run away with it shortly after the break, but Ireland managed to claw their way back into the match with a converted try despite being under enormous pressure at the restart thanks to the kick from Conroy and a great chase.
14'
Tapped and into the stands for the final whistle!
14'
Quick ball off the back of the scrum. Mollen stopped short as he runs into contact. Kennedy out wide to the left sends it back on the inside. Quick hands on the right wing to O'Sullivan who barges up into contact, but he's caught isolated and is pinged for holding on!
14'
Popped off the top of the lineout on the 22. Wide through the hands to the left wing, and Vai has spilled it forward on his 22! One last shot for Ireland!
13'
Scrum called! Infield ball off the scrum and Kennedy with the kick again! Huge chase, but the tackle this time is high. Penalty New Zealand.
13'
Great chase from McNulty at the restart to reclaim it! New Zealand pinged for not rolling as well!
12'
Extras added from just to the right.
14-17 M. Roche
Conversion
12'
12'
Ireland tap and go! They spread it through the hands to the left wing before switching it back on the inside where McNulty throws the dummy and then steps right through the gap to dive over!
12-17 H. McNulty
Try
12'
11'
Messy restart sends Kennedy scrambling back to his 5m mark to scoop it up. Conroy with a long kick downfield to chase, and Cook-Savage bobbles it and then gets caught holding on on his 22!
10'
Conversion just shaves past the left post from out on the right wing.
10'
A. Knewstubb
Missed Conversion
10'
Tap and go this time. Popped infield to Ware who flicks it out the back, and it's then switched wide to the right wing where Fineanganofo bursts up over the 5! He's pulled down short, but Collier picks up at the base of the ruck and dives over himself after throwing the dummy!
10'
7-17 D. Collier
Try
9'
Lineout set up just outside the 22. Contact in the air there in the set piece, so another one for the Kiwis.
8'
Long restart onto Mullins who is smashed in the tackle! Infield ball to Conroy who makes a couple of metres upfield before he's pulled down. Mullin then with the kick ahead. New Zealand run it back to halfway up the right touchline where they get the penalty as Ireland go off their feet at the breakdown.