Ireland women defeat Japan 43-19 in international rugby Test in Cork

The Ireland women's rugby team secured a 43-19 victory over Japan in an international Test match at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Saturday, RTE, RadioKerry.ie, The Journal, and BBC Sport reported. According to BBC Sport, head coach Scott Bemand's side built a 22-7 advantage at half time after crossing the whitewash four times in the first half. The result marked Ireland's second win over Japan in seven days, following a match in Galway the previous weekend, RTE and BBC Sport noted. [1][2][3][4]

Ireland scored seven tries in total during the match, RTE, The Journal, and BBC Sport reported. RTE and The Journal noted that Béibhinn Parsons and Brittany Hogan were back among the try scorers, while Neve Jones and Anna McGann also scored for Ireland. BBC Sport added that O'Brien and Breen each kicked two conversions during the match. [1][3][4]

RTE and The Journal reported that debutants Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett scored Ireland's sixth and seventh tries of the afternoon. These late tries provided insurance against a second-half Japanese revival. Munster prop Eilís Cahill also scored her first international try during the match, according to RTE and The Journal. [1][3]