Ireland returned to the Women's Rugby World Cup with a dominant 42-14 victory over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. The team scored six tries in a sun-soaked match to record their highest ever points total at the tournament. Scott Bemand's side secured the maximum five competition points from the pool game. The 42-point haul surpasses Ireland's previous best of 40 points, achieved in a 40-5 pool win over Kazakhstan at the 2014 World Cup in France. The performance signals strong attacking form and provides momentum as Ireland progress through the tournament.
Ireland marked their return to the Women's Rugby World Cup with a record points tally in an impressive six-try display against Japan at a sun-soaked Franklin's Gardens.
Scott Bemand's side are up and running in this tournament with the maximum five points. The 42 they scored beats the previous record tally that Ireland scored in their 2014 40-5 pool win over Kazakhstan in France.
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