Brave Irish fall to Fiji in Dubai

Ireland fought tooth-and-nail against traditional kingpins Fiji in the Dubai Sevens this morning.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2004 - 09:36

Ireland fought tooth-and-nail against traditional kingpins Fiji in the Dubai Sevens this morning.

Belfast Harlequins’ Ian Humphreys, Loughborough University’s Mark Bruce and Ballymena loose forward Michael McComish were the try scorers in a brave 37-17 loss.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Dubai Person: Ian Humphreys Person: Mark Bruce Person: Ballymena Person: Michael McComish Person: Ryan Constable Event: Dubai Sevens Organisation: Fiji Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Belfast Harlequins’Organisation: Loughborough University Organisation: South Africa Organisation: Portugal

<p>RELIEF: Munster's Head Coach Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane.</p>

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