Debutants shine for Ireland in nine-try win v Japan
Japan 22-57 Ireland
Nichola Fryday Sport News
Japan v Ireland, first Test - All You Need To Know
A first summer tour of its kind for Irish women's rugby, and the first of a two-Test series against Japan.
New era - Fryday ready for Ireland's 'fresh start'
Ireland's tour of Japan marks a "fresh start" for the Irish women's rugby team, according to captain Nichola Fryday.
Four debuts in Ireland team to face Japan
Méabh Deely, Natasja Behan, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O'Brien have all been handed debuts by Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams for Saturday's first Test against Japan in Shizuoka.
'You just hope you get the chance' - Hannah O'Connor living the dream on tour of Japan
It speaks to the nature of the Ireland squad currently in Japan, that even with just 12 caps in Test rugby, Hannah O'Connor can count herself as one of the more experienced in the group.
'I'd like to know more about the whole situation' - Fryday holds judgement on transgender issue
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says she will reserve judgement on the IRFU's new policy on transgender women until she has looked further into the subject.
McWilliams brings in fresh faces for Japan series
Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Japan.
Fitting finale for Ireland to push on to next level, says Greg McWilliams
Greg McWilliams hopes that Saturday night's dramatic win over Scotland can be a turning point for his Ireland side.