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

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 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 ...

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, ...

Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Conor Murray confirms his retirement from rugby after opting against a ...

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 ...

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 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 ...