Ireland's men's Sevens team won’t be returning from Paris with a medal.
They fell to a 19-points to 15 defeat to Tokyo gold medalists Fiji in last night's quarter-final at the Stade de France.
Ireland's campaign isn’t over, however.
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They'll play the United States on Saturday, as they try to battle towards a fifth place finish in the competition.
The opening ceremony takes place along the River Seine tonight.
Ireland's flag-bearers are due to be revealed this morning.
