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Ireland Grinds Out a 36-20 Win over Japan in Nations Championship
Ireland used nine changes and four debutants to build momentum before next week’s All Blacks match.
- On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Ireland secured a 36-20 victory over Japan in Newcastle, Australia, extending their winning streak to 6 consecutive matches in the Nations Championship.
- Ireland coach Andy Farrell made 9 changes to his starting lineup and handed debuts to 4 players, creating occasional cohesion struggles against a Japan side that had beaten Italy the previous week.
- Tries from Nick Timoney, Tom O'Toole, Robbie Henshaw, and debutant Sean Jansen secured the bonus-point win. Captain Tadhg Beirne said, "We had to fight hard for that one."
- Japan captain Warner Dearns admitted his team struggled to control the game's pace in the second half. The Brave Blossoms now head to Tokyo to face France.
- Next week, a blockbuster showdown against New Zealand awaits Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland, where the All Blacks are also undefeated in the tournament.
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Ireland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Ireland secured a bonus point in a grinding 36-20 win over Japan on Saturday to make it back-to-back victories to start the Nations Championship following the
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