Japan vs Ireland

Match timeline

1. 80' Harry Byrne's conversion extends Ireland's advantage as they pull further clear in the closing stages. 80' Conversion: Harry Byrne (Ireland) — Japan 20 – 36 Ireland
2. 80' Tom Stewart powers over for Ireland to extend their commanding advantage in the final moments! 80' Try: Tom Stewart (Ireland) — Japan 20 – 34 Ireland
3. 78' Hayate Era receives a yellow card and heads to the sin bin for ten minutes. 78' Yellow card: Hayate Era (Japan)
4. 71' Harry Byrne slots the penalty and Ireland edge further clear of Japan! 71' Penalty: Harry Byrne (Ireland) — Japan 20 – 29 Ireland
5. 60' Takuro Matsunaga adds the extras but Japan remain chasing the game against Ireland. 60' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 20 – 26 Ireland
6. 59' Hayate Era crashes over for Japan but Ireland still hold a commanding lead in this intense contest. 59' Try: Hayate Era (Japan) — Japan 18 – 26 Ireland
7. 51' Frawley's conversion extends Ireland's advantage as they continue to dominate this encounter. 51' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 26 Ireland
8. 51' Sean Jansen crashes over to extend Ireland's advantage further into the second half! 51' Try: Sean Jansen (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 24 Ireland
9. 35' Frawley's boot finds its mark and Ireland seize the lead with a crucial conversion! 35' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 19 Ireland
10. 35' Robbie Henshaw powers over to put Ireland in front at the half-way mark! 35' Try: Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 17 Ireland
11. 28' Matsunaga slots the penalty and Japan edge in front in a thrilling first-half battle! 28' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 13 – 12 Ireland
12. 21' Tom O'Toole powers over for Ireland to edge them in front against Japan! 21' Try: Tom O'Toole (Ireland) — Japan 10 – 12 Ireland
13. 18' Matsunaga's penalty puts Japan in front as they edge clear in the opening quarter! 18' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 10 – 7 Ireland
14. 10' Frawley's conversion finds the target and Ireland level this up in the early stages! 10' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 7 – 7 Ireland
15. 9' Nick Timoney powers over for Ireland, but Japan edge ahead with the early momentum in this contest. 9' Try: Nick Timoney (Ireland) — Japan 7 – 5 Ireland
16. 5' Takuro Matsunaga's conversion gives Japan an early lead over Ireland. 5' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 7 – 0 Ireland
17. 4' Taira Main powers over for Japan and the hosts establish an early advantage! 4' Try: Taira Main (Japan) — Japan 5 – 0 Ireland
18. Full-time: Japan 20 – 36 Ireland
19. Second half under way
20. Half-time: Japan 13 – 19 Ireland
21. Match started