US EditionIreland Tops Spirited Japan to Open Women's Rugby World Cup Campaign
Ireland's women's rugby team set a tournament record with six converted tries, achieving their highest World Cup score of 42 points in an opening match win over Japan.
- On Sunday at Franklin's Gardens, Ireland returned to Women's Rugby World Cup competition for the first time in eight years, securing a 42-14 victory over Japan in their Pool C opener.
- Ireland entered the game after a poor 2023 campaign and aimed to assert authority, while Japan sought a key win despite being ranked six places below.
- Ireland scored six tries including key contributions from Costigan, Jones, Parsons, Tuite, Higgins, and Breen, while Japan managed tries by Hirotsu and Kawamura but could not recover.
- Head coach Scott Bemand said, 'We understand the magnitude of this event,' noting defensive issues to improve despite the bonus-point victory.
- The result launched Ireland's World Cup campaign positively, showing progress from last year and providing a strong platform for tougher Pool C matches ahead.
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Ireland kicks off Women’s Rugby World Cup with resounding win
Ireland made a highly anticipated return to the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Sunday, August 24, securing an emphatic win over Japan. The match finished 42-14 in favour of the girls in green, who scored six tries and six conversions to see off their Pool C opponents.
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