Ireland achieved its highest Women's Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish scored six converted tries to pass their previous World Cup high of 40-5 against Kazakhstan in 2014.

There was lots of epic sporting action at the Women's Rugby World Cup over the weekend. Ireland took on Japan at Franklin's Gardens stadium in Northampton in front of lots of excited fans. Both teams fought hard for the win, but it was Ireland who secured victory. It was also their first World Cup game in eight years.

The bottom line for Ireland was overwhelmingly positive after a bonus-point victory over Japan to start their World Cup campaign, claiming six tries in front of an Irish-dominated crowd at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton.