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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coverage: Live on BBC Two, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sport website and app. Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon has recovered from injury to start Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup Pool C opener ...

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

Coverage: Live on BBC Two, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sport website and app. Co-captain Edel McMahon is confident that Ireland's lack of World Cup experience will not "shake" the squad as they ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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