Brave Irish fall to Fiji in Dubai

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.

Ryan Constable's Ireland side next face 2003 champions South Africa.

IRB DUBAI SEVENS.

Pool D.

Fiji 38 IRELAND 17 (Ian Humphreys try and con, Michael McComish, Mark Bruce try each).

South Africa 36 Portugal 0.