Ciara Griffin claims two tries in last game as Ireland edge Japan

Overcoming a nine-point interval deficit, and the 29th-minute dismissal of first-time starter Hannah O’Connor, the home team did just enough to see off a stubborn Japanese challenge

Ireland's Ciara Griffin is lifted by teammate after the win over Japan at the RDS Arena in Dublin. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland 15 Japan 12

Ciara Griffin signed off on her international career in spectacular style on Saturday afternoon by bagging a brace of outstanding tries in a hard-earned victory for the Ireland women's rugby team against Japan at the RDS.