Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 is today celebrating 100 days to go with the announcement of the tournament seedings.

Ireland's dreams of competing as a World Sevens Series core team next season were dashed by a last-gasp 12-7 semi-final defeat to Japan, the eventual Hong Kong 7s champions. Kameli Raravou Soejima's breakaway try in the final play ensured a gut-wrenching end to the qualifying tournament for Anthony Eddy's men.

The Ireland Men's Sevens squad are two steps closer to a shot at HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualification after scoring six tries each in well-judged wins over Uruguay (36-0) and Zimbabwe (38-5) at the Hong Kong 7s today.

The Ireland Men's Sevens squad enjoyed a winning start to their quest for World Rugby Sevens Series qualification in Hong Kong, running in 11 tries in their opening pool wins over the Cook Islands (41-5) and Jamaica (26-0).