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.

Eve Higgins scored the pivotal try as Ireland launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a win, while South Africa also started their campaign with the win.

Scott Bemand's side are back on the world stage after an eight-year wait and have seemingly gone from strength to strength in recent times