Ireland Women

31 - 24

Full Time

Japan Women

Ireland Women vs Japan Women

Events

Commentary

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

82'

Maiko Nishi will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

80'

Try

Japan are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nami Asari picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Anan Seo is finished off with a try.

79'

Anan Seo comes on.

76'

Moe Tsukui comes off.

76'

Niamh Gallagher comes on.

75'

Stacey Flood comes off.

75'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Beibhinn Parsons leads to a try for Ireland

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Beibhinn Parsons took full advantage.

74'

Anna McGann played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Vicky Elmes Kinlan took full advantage.

73'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Otoka Yoshimura getting some game time.

71'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Yuna Sato being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Grace Moore took full advantage.

70'

Ireland make a substitution with Emily Lane coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Aoibheann Reilly coming off.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Grace Moore coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Jemima Adams-Verling coming off.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Jane Clohessy coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Fiona Tuite-O'Sullivan coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Japan supporters go wild as Maiko Nishi successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Nijiho Nagata places the ball down for the try.

66'

Japan make a substitution with Jennifer Nduka coming on.

65'

Japan make a substitution with Mele Yua Havili Kagawa coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Sawa Harada goes through the gap.

65'

Japan sub Minori Yamamoto comes onto the field.

64'

Mana Furuta departs for Japan.

64'

Japan sub Mio Nishimura comes onto the field.

63'

Sakurako Korai departs for Japan.

63'

Japan sub Mele Yua Havili Kagawa comes onto the field.

63'

Jennifer Nduka departs for Japan.

63'

Ireland sub Beth Buttimer comes onto the field.

62'

Neve Jones departs for Ireland.

62'

Ireland sub Sadhbh McGrath comes onto the field.

62'

Niamh O'Dowd departs for Ireland.

62'

Nijiho Nagata comes on for Japan.

58'

Moe Nagaoka leaves the field.

58'

Juka Fuji comes on for Japan.

55'

Wako Kitano leaves the field.

55'

Nami Yoshida comes on for Japan.

55'

Hinata Komaki leaves the field.

55'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Dannah O'Brien as it drops short.

55'

Try

Aoife Dalton scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

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

54'

What a run here by Brittany Hogan as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Jemima Adams-Verling as they get over the gainline!

52'

Ireland make a substitution with Linda Djougang coming on.

44'

Ireland make a substitution with Eilis Cahill coming off.

44'

Ireland make a substitution with Aoife Dalton coming on.

44'

Ireland make a substitution with Eve Higgins coming off.

44'

Conversion

Maiko Nishi adds the two points for Japan.

44'

Try

The Japan maul march their way over the white wash for Moe Nagaoka to touch down.

43'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Nami Asari being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Maiko Nishi will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

43'

Try

The Japan maul march their way over the white wash for Moe Nagaoka to touch down.

42'

Yellow Card

Erin King (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Sora Nishimura being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Ireland go for goal with Dannah O'Brien taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Beibhinn Parsons as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Beibhinn Parsons being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Anna McGann.

36'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Nami Asari being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Brittany Hogan scores from close range.

29'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien converts the try.

10'

Try

Brittany Hogan scores the try from close range.

Aoibheann Reilly played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee Ella Goldsmith blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Japan Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 27th September 2026, 04:45am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Ella Goldsmith

Points Flow Chart

Ireland Women win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Asari

79'

31 - 24

O'Brien

31 - 19

75'

Parsons

29 - 19

74'

Nishi

67'

24 - 19

Nagata

66'

24 - 17

Dalton

24 - 12

54'

Nishi

44'

19 - 12

Nagaoka

43'

19 - 10

Half Time

Nagaoka

42'

19 - 5

King

19 - 0

41'

Parsons

19 - 0

36'

O'Brien

14 - 0

30'

Hogan

12 - 0

29'

O'Brien

7 - 0

10'

Hogan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

85%

58%

3-6 secs

13%

37%

6+ secs

127

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

65'

70'

78'

82'

Ireland Women

Japan Women

Ireland Women vs Japan Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against Japan Women in WXV Global Series Round 1 on Sun 27th September 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:45 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:45 SAST on SuperSport, 00:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:45 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Ireland Women won the last encounter but Ireland Women are in the best form of 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.