RFC Verdict
Ireland brings the stronger scoring trend into this matchup, but the verdict remains open until the teams settle it on the field.
| Ireland scoring average | 36 |
|---|---|
| Japan scoring average | 21 |
| Scope | Completed matches in this competition |
WXV 2026
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DateSeptember 27, 2026
VenueDexcom Stadium, Galway, Ireland
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Form Guide
Ireland: L
Japan: L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Key Battle
Ireland’s attack (36.0 points per match) against Japan’s defence (55.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Ireland points for | 36 |
|---|---|
| Ireland points against | 40 |
| Japan points for | 21 |
| Japan points against | 55 |
What’s Next
Ireland next faces Japan — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6:45 AM.
Japan next faces Ireland — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6:45 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
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RFC Match Insight
Ireland has won the last 2 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
- 2026-09-21 07:37:31 UTC
Data used
| Team | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 2 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
- 2026-09-21 07:37:31 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Ireland |
| Away Team | Japan |
Their recorded meetings average 56.0 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
- 2026-09-21 07:37:31 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 112 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 2 |
| Average | 56 |
RFC Match Centre
UpcomingMatch Details
DateSeptember 27, 2026Match date
VenueDexcom Stadium, Galway, IrelandMatch venue
StatusUpcomingMatch status
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch 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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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
2Ireland wins
0Draws
0Japan wins
Recent meetings
IrelandJuly 11, 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi, Australia
36 – 20JapanIrelandAugust 24, 2025 · Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 · Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, England
42 – 14Japan