Tipp’s Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe a standout performer on day one of World Rugby Seven Series

Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe. Photo with thanks to TritonLake (www.tritonlake.com/perform) via Canva.com.

Tipperary’s Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe was one of the standout performers of the first day of the World Rugby Seven Series in New Zealand.

Pool C saw a 28-5 win for Ireland against Brazil, with the former Clanwilliam player scoring two tries at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

Murphy Crowe also bagged a try against Spain when Ireland triumphed 31-5.

The Ireland squad then went up against the USA but fell short, with the USA winning 15-7 after securing a big lead by halftime.

Ireland will be in today’s quarterfinals, taking on France at 9.14pm Irish time.