# Ireland vs Japan Rugby Clash | Belfast News

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Published: 2026-07-11T10:55:59+00:00
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Ireland’s rugby team battled fiercely against Japan in a tense Nations Championship clash, with Ulster stars Nick Timoney and Tom OToole scoring tries, but inconsistency—especially at the lineout—and shaky kicking from Ciarán Frawley held them back. Japan repeatedly capitalized on Irish errors, clawing back leads, while Jack Conan’s defensive turnovers offered bright spots. Tom OToole’s first international try was a moment of grit, but Japan’s late penalty sealed their comeback. The match exposed Ireland’s need to tighten set pieces and execution, proving resilience was tested—and tested hard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a30365bd63f23b41

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