Ireland's rugby sevens team achieved a remarkable victory over South Africa at the final stop of the World Rugby SVNS Series in Madrid. The match concluded with a sensational try by Gavin Mullin, scored nearly three minutes into extra time. Hugo Keenan, returning to the sevens format, played a crucial role in the match. The game-winning try, scored in the 18th minute, was set up by a beautiful catch-pass from Hugo Lennox, who took a significant hit to get the ball away. This victory over the Blitzboks marks an outstanding start to the weekend for the Irish team as they prepare for the upcoming Olympics.
Ireland beat South Africa on Hugo Keenan’s return to sevens https://t.co/q8BWw7cxzE
‘Outstanding start to the weekend for them.’ ‘A really thrilling finish.’ @Murray_Kinsella reflects on Ireland’s brilliant Sevens victory over South Africa, including a report on the performance of one Hugo Keenan. Listen to the free pod here: https://t.co/L3dV1UhOyv https://t.co/yfN653SFry
On the back of some stunning offloads, Ireland's Gavin Mullin scored the winner in the 18th minute. - @FinnMorton5 ✍️ spoke with the @IrishRugby try scorer in Madrid #INTERVIEW #HSBCSVNS #IrelandRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/xMtLtSW2Wh
This was a beautiful catch-pass by @skerriesrugby man Hugo Lennox for Ireland's winning try against South Africa. Takes a big shot to get the ball away for his team. https://t.co/hXne0ZODCe
Hugo Keenan's first involvement on returning to 7s was to see play continue after this opening kick-off from South Africa. You can see Keenan's utter bemusement. Blitzbokke scored on this possession. https://t.co/AoKxo9i1sE
Ireland scored with the clock nearly three minutes into the red, Gavin Mullin finishing an outstanding try: https://t.co/nEGj9tmQBc
Ireland win it! Sensational try to beat SA at the death. Clock nearly 3 minutes into the red, brilliant team score finished by Gavin Mullin. https://t.co/1Cdmlrm2SQ
Hugo Keenan starts on his return for Ireland 7s in Madrid. https://t.co/ihdrr81lWP
Follow the live action as the Blitzboks face Ireland at the final stop on the World Rugby SVNS Series in Madrid. 🇿🇦 ☘️ #HSBCSVNSMAD https://t.co/KkGWXMV31m
Big weekend for both Ireland 7s squads as the Olympics loom. Here’s a piece on what’s ahead before Paris. Tours is the new Irish rugby home in France! https://t.co/xg1BLWr3v4