'We need to be better': Ireland eye further improvement despite Japan win
Ireland held on to a 31-24 victory over Japan in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
Issy Todd
27 Sep 2026, 7:46
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Talking points: 'Patchy' Ireland found a way to beat Japan in Galway
Ireland returned to winning ways in the WXV Global Series, rebounding from last week’s defeat to the USA Women's Eagles in Dubli…
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Ireland player ratings v Japan | WXV Global Series 2026
Scott Bemand's Ireland got back to winning ways with a 31-24 result against Japan in Galway.
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Ireland make six changes for Japan clash as Aoife Wafer ruled out
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USA and Wales see World Rugby rankings bump after big WXV wins
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Erin King has ‘no doubt’ about Ireland after shock loss
Four tries up at half-time, a dominant display from both the forwards and backs putting in powerful displays, and a green wave of …
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Talking points: Ireland dealt serious setback with USA defeat in WXV
The Jack Hanratty derby brought about an upset victory for the Irish coach’s newly-adopted nation, the USA securing an upset vic…
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Ireland player ratings v USA | WXV Global Series 2026
Tallaght Stadium was stunned into relative silence as the USA Women's Eagles secured a 40-36 win over Ireland in Dublin to start t…
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Talking points: Italy impress against Japan in WXV Global Series opener
Italy started life under Plinio Sciamanna with a dominant 55-21 victory against Japan in both teams' WXV Global Series opener.
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2026 WXV Global Series preview: Ireland
Largely as expected, Ireland were dominant at times against Italy, Wales and Scotland during the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations…
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Every single World Rugby rankings permutations that can happen this weekend
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