Ireland's men failed to make it 3 wins from 3 in their group stage of the Dubai Sevens tournament.
They've slipped to second following a 17-7 loss to Argentina after earlier wins over Australia and Spain this morning.
James Topping's men will now move into tomorrow's playoff stages.
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The women's side have also booked their place in the Dubai playoffs after a second placed finish in their group.
They recorded wins over Japan and Brazil earlier before coming up short against Australia.