The Irish scored six tries against the Japanese in Northampton on Sunday afternoon.

McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick.

They scored 11 tries, including seven in a blistering first-half performance to not only surpass their record 62-0 victory over South Africa but move ahead of England on points difference.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled a bit on Friday but salvaged a red-number 1-under 69 with a birdie on 18 to sit alone in sixth at 8-under.

As the Isak transfer saga rumbles on, we assess three alternatives the Premier League champions may look at should they fail to land the Newcastle striker.

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, the Premier League and club championship from around the country - all you need to know here.

Crunch Group B tie in Salford is likely to be decisive

There was a showbiz start with the opening ceremony including pop star Anne-Marie but it was clear who the rugby superstar was with a huge cheer for Ilona Maher, the USA outside centre and the most followed rugby player on social media, when the teams were announced but England’s Kildunne also registered deafening applause.

Ireland face Japan in their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener, aiming to build momentum and secure a quarter-final spot

At least 20 of Ireland’s 32-strong squad could add a line about a GAA background to their sporting CVs.

Shannon Ikahihifo has won three caps and had been a member of the wider Ireland squad that started pre-season back in early June.

From Serie A to the Conference League, Irish players abroad are finding form as Hallgrimsson finalises his Ireland squad

Ireland face Japan at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. 

With Savea reverting to number seven, the relatively lightly-built fetcher Du'Plessis Kirifi makes way in Robertson's push for power.

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup promises record attendance, expanded pools, and intense battles as Ireland and top teams compete

McIlroy’s 66 leaves him five shy of the first-round lead after Russell Henley’s stunning 61 at the Tour Championship.

Any one of these weeks could change the trajectory of Lowry’s season and rewrite the narrative. The key will be turning around form that has let him down of late.

Rasmus Hojgaard off to strong start in bid to overtake Shane Lowry and earn automatic selection for European Ryder Cup team

With a roundtable room even more impressive than the BBC’s, Slane Castle will be home to Ireland’s version of the hit TV show, writes Vicki Notaro

Eleven years on from Marcoussis, Lynne Cantwell feels 'this one's going to be massive' and the numbers back her up. But at the end of it all, hosts England and the Black Ferns look most likely to decide it all