Heartbreak as Ireland lose women's Sevens final at the death

It was a dream start for Ireland who were 12-0 up in the early stages - Beibhinn Parsons and Stacey Flood with the tries
Heartbreak as Ireland lose women's Sevens final at the death

Australia’s Faith Nathan scores a last-minute try to win the game. PIcture: INPHO/Martin Seras Lima

Ireland suffered an agonising defeat in their first-ever Women Sevens Cup final, as Australia's Faith Nathan scored with the clock in the red to secure a 17-12 win in Seville.

It was a dream start for Ireland who were 12-0 up in the early stages - Beibhinn Parsons scoring with her side's first touch of the ball the Aussies' first attack broke down.

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