What an afternoon!

Ireland secured an impressive seven-try victory over Japan at Virgin Media Park in their second meeting this international window.

Tries from Eilis Cahill, Brittany Hogan, Neve Jones, Anna McGann, player of the match Beibhinn Parsons and debutants Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett saw them overpower the Sakura Fifteen 43-19.

Scott Bemand's side will now prepare to head to South Africa to face the hosts on consecutive weekends at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 24 October (14:00 BST) and Saturday, 31 October (13:00 GMT).

See you for plenty more action then!

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Speaking to IrishRugby+ after the final whistle, player of the match Beibhinn Parsons said:

"Last week was great to be back in green alongside the girls. I was on the sidelines for a while rehabbing, so I just really wanted to be back apart of the team again.

"Each game we've learnt a lot and obviously we want to be winning more so than losing, but every game we're getting better.

"Our new caps are straight in and have added so much value to our team. We had some starts today, we had three new caps and Alana and Sophie getting tries on debut.

"They're building our depth so much and it's a testament to this squad."

There were arguably quite a few stand outs in today's clash but the player of the match has been awarded to Beibhinn Parsons.

She got over for a try a minute into the second half, continually looked threatening with ball in hand, provided some great leadership throughout and popped up all over the pitch!

Not a bad day in the office for Ireland women's all-time record try scorer, who extended her record to 25 tries today.

Tries by Eilis Cahill, Brittany Hogan, Neve Jones and Anna McGann in the first half, followed by scores by Beibhinn Parsons and debutants Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett after the break bring an impressive seven-try display to an end.

In spite of Japan dotting down in the opening couple minutes, the home side remained patient and more disciplined than in previous weeks and managed to come out top in Cork.

Scott Bemand's side can take a lot more confidence from that performance ahead of their two-Tests trip to South Africa in the WXV Global Series later this month.

It looks like Ireland might play on from deep inside their own half but they decide enough is enough and send the ball into touch!

Virgin Media Park is very impressed with what they've seen by the girls in green as they finish off their home run with a seven-try victory over Japan.

What a match!

Japan have opted for a short line-out but they overthrow it.

Japan have the advantage as Grace Moore fails to roll away in time.

We're in the final play of the game as Japan prepare for a line-out.

Two minutes left on the clock and Aoibheann Reilly puts the ball into Ireland's scrum.

Alana McInerney has been so impressive since she came on for her debut, with a score and some huge carries already.

She goes soaring down the left wing once again but after linking up with Anna McGann, Ireland are bundled into touch.

There's just five minutes left on the clock at Virgin Media Park.

Do you think Ireland can dot down for one more?

Thumbs up if you agree or thumbs down if you disagree!

Tuite-O'Sullivan will play on and Japan prepare for their scrum.

Fiona Tuite-O'Sullivan is down and receiving a little bit of medical attention.

Really strong attacking momentum by Ireland here.

They're moving the ball quickly between the forwards and backs.

There's just no stopping Beibhinn Parsons!

She takes the ball from her own 22 to Japan's 10 metre line with ease.

She just looks so dangerous with ball in hand.

Japan have the scrum and win the penalty advantage.

The bench has made a huge impact for the second week in a row.

Beth Buttimer looks to get away with the ball for another Ireland score but there was a crossover so there is no try awarded.

It's been confirmed that Maiko Nishi's yellow card will remain a yellow card as the tackler was 'passive'.

Around three minutes remains of Nishi's time in the sin bin.

Grace Moore shows huge pace on the wing with a carry.

The momentum is starting to feel like it's turning in Ireland's favour.

Is another score on the cards here?