Ireland 31–24 Japan | WXV Global Series 2026

WXV 2026

Full Time

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IRE

Ireland

31–24

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JPN

Japan

DateSeptember 27, 2026

VenueDexcom Stadium, Galway, Ireland

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RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0

Match Intelligence

Verified rugby data, translated into context.

DATA-BACKED

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RFC Verdict

Ireland defeated Japan by 7 points, 31–24.

Winner	Ireland
Margin	7
Verified score	31–24

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Inside the Numbers

55 total points were scored.

Ireland scored 56% of the match points.

The total was 1.8 points below the competition average of 56.8.

Total points	55
Margin	7

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Form Guide

Ireland: W L

Japan: L L

Window	Latest five completed matches in this competition
Key	W win, D draw, L loss

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Records & Milestones

This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.

RFC currently has 4 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.

Recorded meetings	4
Scope	All synchronized RFC competitions

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Key Battle

Ireland’s attack (33.5 points per match) against Japan’s defence (43.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.

Ireland points for	33.5
Ireland points against	32
Japan points for	22.5
Japan points against	43

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What This Means

Ireland is now 1-0-1 in this competition.

Japan is now 0-0-2 in this competition and on a 2-match losing run.

Scope	Current competition record after this result

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What’s Next

Japan next faces Wales — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 4:30 AM.

Ireland next faces South Africa — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 8:00 AM.

Source	Verified competition schedule

RFC

RFC Match Insight

This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.

Definition: Closest meeting
Source: RFC verified match data and calculations
Scope: Match: Ireland vs Japan
Method: Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
Confidence: Deterministic
Calculated: 2026-10-08 16:09:12 UTC

Data used

Current Margin	7
Smallest Recorded Margin	7
Meetings	4

Ireland has won the last 4 recorded meetings.

Definition: Head-to-head streak
Source: RFC verified match data and calculations
Scope: Match: Ireland vs Japan
Method: Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
Confidence: Deterministic
Calculated: 2026-10-08 16:09:12 UTC

Data used

Team	Ireland
Consecutive Wins	4

RFC currently has 4 completed meetings between Ireland and Japan available in this dataset.

Definition: Recorded meetings
Source: RFC verified match data and calculations
Scope: Match: Ireland vs Japan
Method: Counts completed meetings between two teams.
Confidence: Deterministic
Calculated: 2026-10-08 16:09:12 UTC

Data used

Meetings	4
Home Team	Ireland
Away Team	Japan

Their recorded meetings average 57.2 combined points.

Definition: Meeting scoring average
Source: RFC verified match data and calculations
Scope: Match: Ireland vs Japan
Method: Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
Confidence: Deterministic
Calculated: 2026-10-08 16:09:12 UTC

Data used

Combined Points	229
Meetings	4
Average	57.3

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Match Details

Full Time

DateSeptember 27, 2026Match date

VenueDexcom Stadium, Galway, IrelandMatch venue

StatusFull TimeFinal whistle

The officiating team

Match Officials

5 officials

RefereeElla GoldsmithLead match official

Assistant Referee 1George Selwood

Assistant Referee 2Doriane Constanty

TV Match OfficialQuinton Immelman

Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Stefano Roscini

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Ireland vs Japan · 2026-09-26 · WXV 2026

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