Aoife Dalton of Ireland is tackled by Ayasa Otsuka, left, and Sora Nishimura of Japan during the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Sinéad Kissane in Northampton
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Head coach Scott Bemand said he was “delighted” with the bonus-point win Ireland produced in their opening pool game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin’s Gardens.