Saturday, 11 July 2026 15:36

By Mark Hanbidge

Ireland crossed for five tries to secure a second-successive victory.

Ireland maintained their perfect record to the Nations Championship with a 36-20 bonus-point victory over Japan in Newcastle.

Five players with strong Kildare connections featured in the win, with Jamie Osborne, Jimmy O’Brien, captain Tadhg Beirne, and debutant Billy Bohan all involved, while man-of-the-match Sean Jansen also has family ties to Monasterevin.

Ireland crossed for five tries to secure a second-successive victory and how head to Auckland full of confidence for their next outing.