Ireland open their World Cup campaign with a six-try victory over Japan in an impressive display at Franklin's Gardens.

IRELAND get their 2025 Rugby World Cup campaign underway with a clash against Japan this afternoon. Scott Bemand’s side face three big games in the group stages, starting against Japan and ...

Sarah Healy finished down the field in the 1500m final, but Mark English and Cian McPhillips progressed to the 800m semis ...

Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan. Japan, positioned six places below their opponents in the ...

Wales finally snapped their 18-Test losing streak with a 31-22 win over Japan in Kobe on Saturday. Japan stormed back in the second half to beat Wales 24-19 on Kyushu Island on Saturday, extending the ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Ireland achieved its highest Women's Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in ...

Ireland secure comfortable win in first World Cup game in eight years Amee-Leigh Costigan, Neve Jones and Beibhinn Parsons and Fiona Tuite tries secure Ireland's bonus point before half-time Haruka ...

There hasn't been a ball kicked yet, but we can already safely say that the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will be the biggest ever. Ticket sales are through the roof for the tournament in England, ...

Ireland's economic investment in Japan is growing at an unprecedented rate, which explains why this year, Ireland is taking center stage at the Osaka Expo 2025 with a stunning new Irish pavilion that ...

Ireland achieved its highest Women's Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish scored six converted tries to pass their previous World Cup high of 40-5 ...

Ireland and South Africa achieved their highest Women's Rugby World Cup scores in their opening matches on Sunday. Ireland thrashed Japan 42-14 and, in the second ...