Welcome to live coverage of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against JapanThe eight-year wait for the Irish women’s rugby side is over and the expectation is higher than ever. Scott Bemand’s side get their pool C campaign underway against Japan at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton.
Ireland arrive off the back of one win and one defeat in the World Cup warm-ups, and will hope they will hope to get off to a winning start at a sold-out stadium.
Kick-off is at 12 noon, and stay tuned after for analysis and reaction from Sinead Kissane, on the ground in England.
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