Criollos de Caguas 98:92 Cangrejeros 
San German 88:75 Leones De Ponce 
Memphis Grizzlies 97:96 Chicago Bulls 
Gigantes San Francisco 97:89 Metros de Santiago 
Los Angeles Sparks W 102:87 Chicago Sky W 
Los Angeles Lakers 96:84 Oklahoma City Thunder 
Phoenix Suns 81:79 Portland Trail Blazers 
Manawatu Jets 97:88 Bay Hawks 
Geelong W 87:67 Ringwood W 
Hobart Chargers W 69:88 Waverley W 
Sandringham W 63:74 Ballarat W 
Gold Coast Rollers W 81:68 North Gold Coast Seahawks W 
Central Coast W 62:102 Newcastle Falcons W 
Sutherland Sharks W 95:59 Illawarra Hawks W 
Bankstown Bruins W 100:79 Hills Hornets W 
Quezon City 52:93 Quezon Huskers 
Southland Sharks 83:71 Nelson Giants 
Albury W 89:81 Canberra W 
Sydney Comets W 72:88 Maitland Mustangs W 
Diamond Valley W 109:63 Frankston W 
Knox W 89:68 Kilsyth W 
Townsville Flames W 91:84 Logan Thunder W 
Rockhampton W 109:99 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
Inner West Bulls W 65:103 Norths Bears W 
Sturt Sabres W 56:77 West Adelaide Bearcats W 
Eastern Mavericks W 59:86 South Adelaide Panthers W 
Forestville Eagles W 72:60 North Adelaide Rockets W 
Willetton Tigers W 78:73 Warwick Senators W 
Perth Redbacks W 96:93 East Perth Eagles W 
Joondalup Wolves W 62:69 Rockingham Flames W 
A heavily rotated Irish team proved its strength in depth by powering past Japan 36-20 in the Nations Championship. Despite making many changes to the lineup, Ireland controlled the game and earned a bonus-point win, meaning they have picked up maximum points from their first two matches.
Debutant Shines as Ireland Builds Early Lead
Sean Jansen made his first appearance for Ireland a memorable one by scoring a try. The new cap’s score helped the visitors build a strong lead in the first half. Ireland played with energy and precision, making the most of their opportunities to go ahead on the scoreboard.
Brave Blossoms Fight Back But Fall Short
Japan, known as the Brave Blossoms, refused to back down and mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. They played with heart and creativity, putting pressure on the Irish defense and scoring points of their own. However, Ireland’s experience and discipline helped them hold off the surge.
- Ireland scored five tries to secure the bonus point.
- Japan’s comeback fell short as Ireland’s defense tightened late in the game.
- The win keeps Ireland perfect in the Nations Championship so far.
Ireland’s Depth Key to Nations Championship Success
This victory shows that Ireland can rely on their entire squad, not just the starters. With two bonus-point wins already, they are in a strong position in the tournament. Japan proved they can compete with top teams and will look to bounce back in their next match.