Japan vs Ireland

Match timeline

1. 80' Harry Byrne's conversion extends Ireland's advantage as the final whistle approaches! 80' Conversion: Harry Byrne (Ireland) — Japan 20 – 36 Ireland
2. 80' Tom Stewart crashes over in the final moments and Ireland seals a commanding victory! 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 of suspension. 78' Yellow card: Hayate Era (Japan)
4. 71' Harry Byrne's penalty edges Ireland further ahead as they establish a commanding position in the final quarter! 71' Penalty: Harry Byrne (Ireland) — Japan 20 – 29 Ireland
5. 60' Matsunaga's conversion is good but Japan remain in the hunt, trailing by six. 60' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 20 – 26 Ireland
6. 59' Hayate Era crashes over for Japan but Ireland still hold the advantage despite the try. 59' Try: Hayate Era (Japan) — Japan 18 – 26 Ireland
7. 51' Ciaran Frawley nails the conversion and Ireland seize control of this contest with a commanding lead! 51' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 26 Ireland
8. 51' Sean Jansen powers over for Ireland and they edge further clear of Japan in this second half! 51' Try: Sean Jansen (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 24 Ireland
9. 35' Ciaran Frawley slots the conversion to push Ireland in front! 35' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 19 Ireland
10. 35' Robbie Henshaw powers over for Ireland to seize the lead against Japan! 35' Try: Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) — Japan 13 – 17 Ireland
11. 28' Matsunaga's penalty gives Japan the lead as they edge ahead in a tightly contested encounter! 28' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 13 – 12 Ireland
12. 21' Tom O'Toole powers over to put Ireland in front against Japan! 21' Try: Tom O'Toole (Ireland) — Japan 10 – 12 Ireland
13. 18' Takuro Matsunaga's penalty gives Japan the lead as they edge ahead in this intense encounter. 18' Penalty: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 10 – 7 Ireland
14. 10' Ciaran Frawley slots the conversion and Ireland draw level with Japan! 10' Conversion: Ciaran Frawley (Ireland) — Japan 7 – 7 Ireland
15. 9' Nick Timoney crashes over for Ireland, but Japan stay in front after a rapid start to proceedings. 9' Try: Nick Timoney (Ireland) — Japan 7 – 5 Ireland
16. 5' Takuro Matsunaga slots the conversion to give Japan an early lead! 5' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 7 – 0 Ireland
17. 4' Taira Main crashes over for Japan to put the hosts in front inside four minutes! 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