Ireland 41-10 Japan

Ireland v Japan Match Reports

Ireland scored six tries in a 41-10 win over a spirited Japan side at the Aviva Stadium. The visitors played the more entertaining rugby in the first half but were punished for their indiscipline. After a bright start, Charlie Lawrence was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle, and Ireland capitalised as Jack Crowley crossed for the opening try. Nick Timoney added a second for the hosts, before Kenji Sato replied with a try from a lineout maul. A late penalty saw Japan narrow the deficit to 17-10 at half-time. After the break, Japan's threat faded as Ireland took control of the match. Second-half tries from Andrew Porter, Gus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy and Tommy O’Brien ensured a comfortable victory for the home side. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Ireland overcome sluggish start to beat Japan
• BBC: Six-try Ireland eventually power past Japan
• RTE: Late tries give stuttering Ireland win against Japan
• Irish Independent: Ireland power past Japan but questions remain after sloppy Aviva performance
• Japan Rugby: Japan Defeated in Dublin Following Second Half Irish Blitz