Mixed first day for Ireland at Women's Rugby Sevens

The Irish defeated host nation France before losing to Australia in their bid to qualify for first ever Olympics. 

A WIN AND A LOSS: Ireland's Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Stacey Flood celebrate after scoring in win over France before Australia loss.

The Ireland Women’s side endured mixed fortunes on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Friday as they look to secure their place at the Olympics for the first time.

The Irish started the day with an impressive 27-7 win over host nation France in Toulouse before they then suffered a heavy 33-12 loss at the hands of second seeds Australia later that evening.