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Women's Sevens batter Ireland to earn Sydney semi-final spot

January 27, 2018
New Zealand's Michaela Blyde runs in a try against Japan on day one of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Sydney on 26th January, 2018. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

New Zealand's Michaela Blyde runs in a try against Japan on day one of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Sydney. (Source: Photosport)

The New Zealand Women have progressed to the semi-final of the Sydney Sevens, defeating Ireland 36-0 in their quarter-final match this afternoon.

After going through yesterday's opening day unbeaten, the New Zealand women were again in unstoppable form, scoring almost at will to book their semi-final berth.

Star player Portia Woodman scored a brace, adding to her 10 tries from yesterday, while Michaela Blyde also went over twice.

Two more tries from Stacey Waka and Gayle Broughton sealed the win, setting up a clash with Canada for a spot in tonights final.

In the other semi-final, series leaders and hosts Australia face Russia. 

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