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 ...

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 game of the Northampton doubleheader, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Kate O’Connor bridged a twelve-year gap to the last medal for Ireland, 30 years to the last non-walking one, when she ...

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 ...