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Conroy untouchable as Ireland beat Scotland to set up quarter-final clash with Fiji

The Tullamore flyer scored a hat-trick to tip the balance after an even first half.

A JORDAN CONROY hat-trick ensured Ireland powered to a 43-12 win over Scotland and into the quarter-final stage of the London 7s at Twickenham.

After beating England and losing to New Zealand earlier today, second place for Anthony Eddy’s men sends them into the last eight. A repeat of last year’s bronze would be an incredible feat, though, as Olympic champions Fiji will be their quarter-final opponents tomorrow at 12.04.

Scotland, perhaps deflated from a dramatic last-gasp loss to England, found themselves behind in the first minute as Conroy showed his exception burst of speed to get outside a defender and beat him to the right corner of the try-line.

Ireland defended fiercely to deny Scotland a leveller and Harry McNulty picked up behind the breakdown and set Conroy clear. The Tullamore man wasn’t going to be caught before the try-line, but opted to shift down a gear and fling a pass inside for McNulty to dot down under the posts.

IMG_6091 Harry McNulty in action earlier today. IRFU IRFU

The 12-0 advantage was whittled down to 12-7 by Max McFarland and by the halfway point it was deadlocked after Glenn Bryce powered into the corner.

Not to worry, while Conroy’s face showed the strain of sprints in his third match of the day, his legs continually out-paced defenders when Ireland’s attack worked him into one-on-one positions.

Conroy scored twice to put the match beyond Scotland and the win was capped by tries from Ian Fitzpatrick, Jack Kelly and Mick McGrath as Ireland ran in 31 unanswered second-half points.

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    Mute Jayme Mc Goldrick
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    May 25th 2019, 6:48 PM

    Playing to the end, that final try was the difference as they went through by 4 points difference. Fiji is going to be a huge test but it’s possible. Regardless this is a success.

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    May 25th 2019, 7:40 PM

    @NFLQTV.com: go away

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    May 25th 2019, 8:36 PM

    @NFLQTV.com: 12.04 live free on YouTube

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    May 25th 2019, 9:14 PM

    WATCH LIVE STREAH HERE==> http://espnlive.us/rugby/

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    May 25th 2019, 9:26 PM

    @Viki Blain: on time

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    May 25th 2019, 6:48 PM

    Take a bow Conway

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    May 25th 2019, 7:24 PM

    @Vic Vinegar: Conroy

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    May 25th 2019, 6:51 PM

    Should Conroy be looked at for the 15 man game?? He is an exceptional talent and has audacious speed..

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    May 25th 2019, 6:57 PM

    @Morgan: he has played for buccaneers & Connacht eagles

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    May 25th 2019, 7:35 PM

    @Morgan: unfortunately he cant tackle.

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    May 25th 2019, 7:43 PM

    @David O’Brien: you can learn to tackle. You can’t learn speed

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    May 25th 2019, 8:09 PM

    @Morgan: This has been done to death at this stage, he’s not a 15s player

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    May 25th 2019, 9:28 PM

    @Rudiger McMonihan: he’s in is mid 20s. If he cant tackle by now then good luck. And in 15s there is far less room for him. Let him stick to 7s

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    May 25th 2019, 7:28 PM

    Connacht, why did you let him go to the 7′s

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    May 25th 2019, 7:30 PM

    What time is the next game on. Is it on sky sports?

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    May 25th 2019, 8:35 PM

    @Brian Jones: 12.04 tomorrow live on YouTube.

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