Katie Fitzhenry confident Ireland will progress from group stage

Wexford’s Katie Fitzhenry is confident that Ireland can progress from their group at this weekend’s global women’s rugby sevens tournament in UCD.

A top-two finish for Anthony Eddy’s side in the 12-team tournament would ensure a place on the 2016 World Series, which Fitzhenry believes is vital to Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the Rio Olympics next summer.

A total of 18 games will be played on Saturday, and 16 on Sunday, with Ireland facing South Africa, Mexico and Hong Kong in Pool C on Saturday.