Ireland Women

43 - 19

Full Time

Japan Women

Ireland Women vs Japan Women

Events

Commentary

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

84'

Conversion

Enya Breen converts the try.

80'

Try

Ireland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sophie Barrett picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Komachi Imakugi bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

78'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Saya Nakamura getting some game time.

74'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Masami Kawamura being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Aoibheann Reilly took full advantage.

72'

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

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Suzuka Nakashima getting some game time.

70'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Moe Tsukui being replaced.

70'

Ireland make a substitution with Sadhbh McGrath coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Linda Djougang coming off.

68'

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

67'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Enya Breen successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alana McInerney

63'

Spellbinding play by Aoibheann Reilly is finished off with a try.

63'

Japan sub Mio Nishimura comes onto the field.

62'

Jennifer Nduka departs for Japan.

62'

Ireland sub Enya Breen comes onto the field.

62'

Dannah O'Brien departs for Ireland.

62'

Ireland sub Beth Buttimer comes onto the field.

62'

Neve Jones departs for Ireland.

62'

Ireland sub Kate Jordan comes onto the field.

62'

Erin King departs for Ireland.

62'

Yellow Card

Maiko Nishi (Japan) is shown a yellow card

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Beibhinn Parsons goes through the gap.

61'

Maiko Nishi hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Japan will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Kanna Hayashi comes on.

50'

Mana Furuta comes off.

50'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Alana McInerney getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Niamh Gallagher being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Aoibheann Reilly getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Emily Lane being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Grace Moore getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jemima Adams-Verling being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Sophie Barrett getting some game time.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Eilis Cahill being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Maiko Nishi adds the two points for Japan.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Nami Asari dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Nami Asari makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Moe Tsukui is finished off with a try.

46'

Honoka Tsunokawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Japan make a substitution with Otoka Yoshimura coming on.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Yuna Sato coming off.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Juka Fuji coming on.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Wako Kitano coming off.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Nijiho Nagata coming on.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Moe Nagaoka coming off.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Nami Yoshida coming on.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Hinata Komaki coming off.

43'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien adds the two points for Ireland.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Ireland leads to a try for Beibhinn Parsons.

41'

Erin King played a key part in that try.

41'

Erin King makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Ireland as Anna McGann goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Erin King.

37'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Niamh Gallagher being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Dannah O'Brien as it drops short of the posts.

34'

Try

The Ireland maul pushes over the tryline as Neve Jones scores.

33'

Trouble here as Wako Kitano breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Niamh Gallagher breaches the defence.

26'

Dannah O'Brien curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

25'

Try

Great forward play by Ireland allows Brittany Hogan to score the try.

24'

Yellow Card

Masami Kawamura (Japan) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anna McGann bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

23'

Conversion

Dannah O'Brien converts the try.

11'

Try

Eilis Cahill scores the try from close range.

10'

Conversion

Maiko Nishi has kicked a conversion.

Try

Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sakurako Korai touching down.

That's a great try assist by Moe Tsukui.

We are underway as the referee Clara Munarini blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Japan Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 3rd October 2026, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Virgin Media Park 
  
 Clara Munarini

Points Flow Chart

Ireland Women win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Breen

43 - 19

80'

Barrett

41 - 19

79'

Breen

36 - 19

64'

McInerney

34 - 19

63'

Nishi

61'

29 - 19

Nagata

54'

29 - 19

Nishi

46'

29 - 14

Asari

46'

29 - 12

O'Brien

29 - 7

42'

Parsons

27 - 7

41'

Half Time

McGann

22 - 7

37'

Jones

17 - 7

33'

Hogan

12 - 7

24'

Kawamura

23'

7 - 7

O'Brien

7 - 7

11'

Cahill

5 - 7

10'

Nishi

0 - 7

Korai

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

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Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Japan Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

56%

3-6 secs

27%

33%

6+ secs

10%

115

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

79'

81'

83'

Ireland Women

Japan Women

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 3rd October 2026 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST 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 12.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Ireland Women in position 5 and Japan Women in position 12 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.