Eve Higgins scored the pivotal try as Ireland launched its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-14 victory over Japan in Northampton on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/25/more-sports/japan-ireland-womens-rugby-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #women039srugbyworldcup #japan #ireland #southafrica #newzealand