Ireland Sevens team earn spot at Tokyo Olympics with victory over France

"Words can't describe it. It's just bizarre," said captain Billy Dardis. "You dream of doing something really special for your whole life and what we've done just over a number of years is incredible."
Ireland Sevens team earn spot at Tokyo Olympics with victory over France

The Ireland team celebrate qualifying for Tokyo 2020. Picture: INPHO/Manuel Blondeau

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 - 19:13
Stephen Barry

France 19 Ireland 28

The Ireland Men's Sevens team have achieved a historic qualification for the Tokyo Olympics by beating France in the World Rugby Repechage final in Monaco.

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