Ireland has defeated Japan in the World Cup opener

• Ireland won against Japan with a score of 42-14 in their first match of the World Cup.
• The team scored six tries, including a brace from utility back Herring and Brin.
• The next match for Ireland will be against Spain next Tuesday.

Ireland began its World Cup journey with an impressive victory over Japan, winning 42-14. This game took place on September 24, 2025, at the "Franklins Gardens" stadium. The Irish team, which took to the field with determination, quickly seized the initiative, opening the scoring within a few minutes after the start of the match.

The first try proved successful for Ireland, which scored four tries, thus earning a bonus point. Ame-Ley Costigan opened the scoring, and the following tries came from Niv Jones, Baybin Parsons, and Fiona Tuut. Japan managed to respond with only one try from Haruki Hirotsu.

In the second try, the Japanese team attempted to return to the game, when Masami Kawamura scored another try, but Ireland demonstrated its strength, scoring two more tries – one from Evy Higgins and another from substitute Enya Brin. All of Ireland's tries were converted by Danno O'Brien.

This victory was a significant step for Ireland in Group C, as the team aims to return to successful appearances on the world stage after eight years since the last participation in the World Cup finals.

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