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Ireland defeats Japan 31-24 in WXV Global Series match

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:07 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Ireland defeats Japan 31-24 in WXV Global Series match
Summary

Ireland secured a 31-24 victory over Japan in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium on September 27. Ireland's Beibhinn Parsons became the country's all-time leading try scorer during the match. Ireland took an early lead with tries from Brittany Hogan and Parsons, holding off Japan's second-half resurgence. Japan managed three second-half tries but could not overcome the deficit. This win marks a turnaround for Ireland after their previous loss to the USA.

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  • •Ireland 31 (19) - 24 Japan (5)
  • •Parsons becomes Ireland's all-time record try scorer
  • •Hogan scored two tries for Ireland
  • •Japan scored three tries in the second half
  • •Game held at Dexcom Stadium
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  • 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland bounce back in WXV Global Series to beat Japan
  • 2:00 PMBBC Sport — Ireland bounce back to beat Japan in WXV Global Series
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Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland's all-time record try scorer as Ireland hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.

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Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland's all-time record try scorer as Ireland hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.

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