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Ireland beat Australia to claim third place at Sevens World Cup

Ireland beat Australia to claim third place at Sevens World Cup
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James Cox

The Irish men's sevens side are on their way home following a podium finish at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

James Topping's men just missed out on a place in the final but settled for a bronze medal finish with a 19-14 win over Australia.

The women's side also finished their campaign with a win.

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Captain Lucy Mulhall led her side to a 16 point win over England in the 7th/8th placed playoff.

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