Australia line up rare home games

Australia, the world's current number 1 sevens side, will play Ireland in a three-match series at the inaugural Sydney 7s (6-7 February 2016).Australia, who won the opening round of the 2015-16 HSBC Women's World Series in Dubai at the weekend, will play the series newcomers once on the Saturday and twice on the Sunday at Allianz Stadium.The series is a rare opportunity for Australian fans to watch their side first-hand.Ireland will be looking to use the exhibition series to gain invaluable experience playing against a world-class side as they seek to cement their spot on the World Series.Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens captain Sharni Williams said: “It’s an understatement to say we are excited to be playing in front of a packed house at Allianz Stadium during the Sydney 7s.“We all enjoyed playing against Canada on the Gold Coast last October but this will be something else. It was a tough series against the Canadians and we expect the same type of challenge against an up-and-coming Ireland side who are very well-coached.“From our point of view, we just want to go out there and showcase the game of Women’s Rugby Sevens in the best possible light to a full-house at Allianz Stadium.”In excess of 50,000 tickets have already been exhausted for the Sydney 7s with some of the most exciting international Rugby talent from all over the world descending on the Harbour City for a two-day carnival of footy.Match schedule:Match One - Saturday 6 February, Australian Women's Sevens vs Ireland, 1.56pmMatch Two - Sunday 7 February, Australian Women's Sevens vs Ireland, 11.18pmMatch Three - Sunday 7 February, Australian Women's Sevens vs Ireland, 2.48pm