Irish hold off brave Japan fightback
Hull Daily Mail
|August 25, 2025
RUGBY UNION Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
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Japan, six places below their opponents in the global rankings in 11th place, were in the midst of an swashbuckling fightback at Franklin’s Gardens as they battled to overturn a 28-14 deficit.
But, just as they looked destined to strike again, outstanding inside centre Higgins picked off a floating pass and ran the length of the field to score. It was a cruel blow for Japan to absorb and they were unable to recover.
This story is from the August 25, 2025 edition of Hull Daily Mail.
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