However, later in the day, they recovered from the disappointment of losing to the Aussies by earning an impressive 26-7 victory over England in the fifth-place play-off semi-final.
Jordan Conroy scored two of the tries, while Terry Kennedy and Adam Leavy also got their names on the scoresheet.
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Ireland Sevens dumped out at quarter-finals by Australia
IRELAND SUFFERED A disappointing 36-0 quarter finals loss to Australia in the Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Los Angeles.
Anthony Eddy’s men had reached the stage on the back of a thrilling 19-19 draw with South Africa.
However, later in the day, they recovered from the disappointment of losing to the Aussies by earning an impressive 26-7 victory over England in the fifth-place play-off semi-final.
Jordan Conroy scored two of the tries, while Terry Kennedy and Adam Leavy also got their names on the scoresheet.
Ireland next face USA in the fifth-place play-off final, which is due to begin at 11.31pm Irish time.
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