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.
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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.
'Perfect opportunity' - McWilliams happy to experiment
It's still early days for Greg McWilliams, but whether it's by circumstance or design, it's clear his selection policy is open minded.
'It feels like full circle for me' - Doyle keen to pass on experience
Having made her Ireland debut as a 19-year-old in 2015, Aoife Doyle knows exactly what the likes of Dannah O'Brien and Aoife Dalton are going through this week.
O'Brien has 'a poise that I can't explain' - McWilliams excited by four new caps
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says there is "no pressure" on 18-year-old Dannah O'Brien, after handing the out-half a debut for Saturday's first tour match with Japan.
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.
Pathways have to be the priority in Ireland - Coghlan excited by McDarby appointment
Given they had been sought after for so long, it was only natural that the news of professional contracts for Ireland's XV-a-side players grabbed the headlines when they were first announced two weeks ago.