Double despair for Aussies as Ireland make history

An inspired Ireland made history by stunning a previously dominant Australia 19-14 in a gripping Perth Sevens women's final on Sunday.

It was Ireland's first women's title on the world series and came after Australia had won the first two tournaments in Dubai and Cape Town.

Discipline again hurt Australia as captain and try scorer Charlotte Caslick was yellow carded in the ninth minute.

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Young star Teagan Levi was then forced from the field for a HIA in the second half to further test Australia's depth.

Coach Tim Walsh was already without suspended superstar Maddison Levi and the in form Bienne Terita, who is awaiting more information on a concerning ankle injury.

"Losing at home always hurts," Caslick said.

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"We would have loved to have come away with a win. But I think the emotion and the lack of discipline throughout really let us down…

"We played a lot of the time with only six people on the field and to Ireland's credit, they controlled the tempo because we allowed them to."

It was double despair for the home fans at HBF Park, as Australia's men were again outclassed by world series leaders Argentina in their final.

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The South Americans were imperious throughout, sparked by Marcos Moneta, who scored two tries and appears the quickest man on tour.

Australia's Matthew Gonzalez scored a late consolation try in Argentina's 31-5 win, leaving coach John Manenti with mixed feelings.

"We're not quite where we need to be and it's important that we learn to be in that environment and we're fighting for medals," Manenti said.

"I think it's the first time we've been in back to back finals since 2015, which is a really good achievement for the boys.

"What I'm striving for as a group is consistency. And so if we can put ourselves in that position, to be competing for medals, regardless of colour – the more exposure we can have with that, the better we're going to be playing under pressure."

The tour now moves to Vancouver in February.