Ireland, fielding a heavily changed team, beat Japan 36-20 in a Nations Championship match. The result gives Ireland a perfect start with two wins from two games. Multiple sources describe Ireland’s approach as featuring debutants and fresh selection choices, with those players contributing to the team’s performance against Japan.
Across the reports, the key match outcome is consistent: Japan is defeated by 16 points, with Ireland scoring 36 points to Japan’s 20. The scoring margin and the final score remain the central details highlighted by both outlets. The coverage frames the win as significant not only for the points gained in the Nations Championship, but also for demonstrating that Ireland can maintain performance levels despite rotating the squad.
Both sources agree that the match ends with Ireland’s victory and that the win keeps their campaign on track after their earlier success in the competition.
