Kenya 7s suffered a 28-12 defeat to Ireland in the Hong Kong 7s opener played on Friday at Hong Kong Stadium.
Shujaa started off impressively taking the game to Ireland and their attack paid off two minutes into the game when Kevin Wekesa released a pass off a ruck to Billy Odhiambo. Odhiambo dived over from close range for the first try of the match.
Ireland response
Ireland would gain possession after the restart and retained the ball and after stringing 24 passes, they scored a try through Niall Comerford and Mark Roche converted for a 7-5 lead.
Ireland took a 14-7 lead to the break when Jordan Conroy raced on for a try that Roche converted.
On return from the break, Kenya 7s won several penalties in Ireland’s territory and Odhiambo was set up by Bush Mwale for his second try with Anthony Omondi converting for a 14-12 scoreline in favour of Ireland.
Conroy strikes again
Kenya allowed Conroy to break for another try that was converted for a 21-12. Jack Kelly sealed their victory with a centre post try that was converted for a 28-12 win for the Irishmen.
Shujaa have a point from this defeat while Ireland have three points. The two teams will be back in action on Saturday.
Hong Kong 7s playing schedule (Times in EAT)
Friday 04 November
Ireland 28-12 Kenya 7s: 10:40
Argentina vs Canada: 11:04
USA vs Spain : 11:28
Fiji vs Japan : 11:52
France vs Great Britain: 12:37
South Africa vs Uruguay:13:05
New Zealand vs Samoa: 13:35
Australia vs Hong Kong: 14:03
Saturday 05 November
Ireland vs Canada: 06:00
Argentina vs Kenya 7s: 06:25
USA vs Japan: 06:50
Fiji vs Spain: 07:15
France vs Uruguay: 07:45
South Africa vs Great Britain: 08:10
New Zealand vs Hong Kong: 08:35
Australia vs Samoa : 09:00
Kenya 7s vs Canada: 09:45
Argentina vs Ireland: 10:10
Spain vs Japan: 10:35
Fiji vs USA: 11:00
Great Britain vs Uruguay: 11:37
South Africa vs France : 12:05
Samoa vs Hong Kong : 12:35
Australia vs New Zealand: 13:03
Sunday 06 November
9TH PLACE QUARTER-FINAL
3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool D : 04:45
3rd Pool C vs 4th Pool B: 05:1
3rd Pool D vs 4th Pool A : 05:35
3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool C : 06:00
CUP QUARTER FINALS
1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool D: 06:25
1st Pool C vs 2nd Pool B: 06:50
1st Pool D vs 2nd Pool A : 07:15
1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool C : 07:40
13TH PLACE SEMI FINAL
Loser M25 vs Loser M26: 08:15
Loser M27 vs Loser M28: 08:40
9TH PLACE SEMI FINAL
Winner M25 vs Winner M26 : 09:05
Winner M27 vs Winner M28: 09:30
5TH PLACE SEMI FINAL
Loser M29 vs Loser M30 : 09:55
Loser M31vs Loser M32 : 10:20
CUP SEMI FINALS
Winner M29 vs Winner M30 : 10:45
Winner M31Winner M32 : 11:10
13TH PLACE PLAY-OFF
Winner M33 vs Winner M34 : 12:07
9TH PLACE PLAY-OFF
Winner M35 vs Winner M36: 12:35
5TH PLACE PLAY-OFF
Winner M37 vsWinner M38: 13:03
BRONZE FINAL
Loser M39 vs Loser M40 : 13:30
CUP FINAL
Winner M39 vs Winner M40 : 14:00
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