The move comes after Ireland had to settle for eighth in the Olympic competition following defeats to France and Great Britain.
New Zealand retained their gold medal in the Women’s Sevens rugby.
They beat surprise package Canada - trained by Irishman Jack Hanratty - by 19-points to 12 in the final.
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