Ireland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship

Ireland defeated Japan 36-20 on Saturday in the Nations Championship, securing a bonus point to make it two wins from two matches, following their earlier 33-31 comeback victory over Australia. Ireland captain Tadhg Beirne expressed satisfaction with the back-to-back wins. Ireland will next travel to New Zealand to face the All Blacks, who have won both of their opening matches, including a 47-17 victory over Italy on Saturday.