Selestino Ravutaumada is tackled by Ireland.
Paris 2024
The Irish side led at one stage in the second half but couldn’t hold on for victory.
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Fiji 19
Ireland 15
THE IRELAND MEN’S 7s team’s dream of winning Olympic medals has been ended by the defending back-to-back champions Fiji.
James Topping’s side led 15-7 early in the second half of their quarter-final at Stade de France but some characteristic Fijian magic helped them to push in front, although the last try was a very controversial one.
Ireland had possession in the dying moments of the game but couldn’t find a winning score as Fiji held on to earn a place in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Fiji, the back-to-back champions, have now won all 16 of their matches at the last three Olympics and will take on the winners of the quarter-final between Australia and the US.
Fiji’s brilliance ensured a nightmare start for Ireland as they scored with the very first attack of the game, Iosefo Masi Baleiwairiki firing out a strong fend and streaking away to score from inside his own half.
But Ireland respon
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