Ireland Women's Rugby defeats Japan in consecutive WXV victories

The Ireland women’s rugby team secured back-to-back victories against Japan in the WXV Global Series. Following a 31-24 win in Galway, the squad defeated Japan 43-19 at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

During the match in Cork, Beibhinn Parsons extended her record as Ireland’s all-time leading try-scorer by reaching 25 international tries. Other notable performances included tries from new caps Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett, while Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher earned their first starts for the team.

Under head coach Scott Bemand, the team is focused on building squad depth and preparing for upcoming WXV Tests in Cape Town, South Africa.