Ireland Women

15 - 12

Full Time

Japan Women

Ireland Women vs Japan Women

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Ayumu Kokaji getting some game time.

73'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Nijiho Nagata being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Yuki Ito took full advantage.

72'

Enya Breen takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

69'

Ireland sub Anna Caplice comes onto the field.

64'

Edel McMahon departs for Ireland.

64'

Ireland sub Shannon Touhey comes onto the field.

64'

Aoife Doyle departs for Ireland.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Hinano Nagura goes through the gap.

61'

Yuki Ito comes on for Japan.

58'

Misaki Suzuki leaves the field.

58'

Minori Yamamoto comes on for Japan.

55'

Ayasa Otsuka leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Enya Breen kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ciara Griffin from scoring as they record the try for Ireland.

54'

What a run here by Aoife Doyle as they get over the gainline!

53'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Iroha Nagata getting some game time.

49'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Ayano Nagai being replaced.

49'

Sene Naoupu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Cliodhna Moloney getting some game time.

45'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Neve Jones being replaced.

45'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Katie O'Dwyer getting some game time.

45'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Laura Feely being replaced.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Saki Minami getting some game time.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with *Makoto Lavemai being replaced.

45'

Ireland go for goal with Enya Breen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ciara Griffin from scoring that try!

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Japan sub Megumi Abe comes onto the field.

40'

Moe Tsukui departs for Japan.

40'

Japan sub Wako Kitano comes onto the field.

40'

Otoka Yoshimura departs for Japan.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Sachiko Kato being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Ayasa Otsuka does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Japan as Seina Saito goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Nijiho Nagata being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Red Card

Hannah O'Connor (Ireland) is shown the red card

27'

Trouble here as Laura Sheehan breaches the defence.

25'

Ayasa Otsuka curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Japan results in a try for Mana Furuta

16'

Ria Anoku sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ria Anoku took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Moe Tsukui took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Enya Breen kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Japan Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 20th November 2021, 07:00am PST 
  
 RDS Arena 
  
 Clara Munarini

Points Flow Chart

Ireland Women win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Breen

15 - 12

55'

Griffin

13 - 12

54'

Griffin

8 - 12

43'

Half Time

Otsuka

38'

3 - 12

Saito

36'

3 - 10

O'Connor

3 - 5

27'

Furuta

16'

3 - 5

Breen

3 - 0

Start

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

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Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

50%

3-6 secs

23%

35%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

129

Ireland Women vs Japan Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against Japan Women in Women's Internationals Round 1 on Sat 20th November 2021 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Ireland Women won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Ireland Women sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Japan Women holds 11.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Ireland Women in position 5 and Japan Women in position 11 as such Ireland Women are favourites on paper.

Ireland Women vs Japan Women Squads

The official squads for Ireland Women vs Japan Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.