LAST UPDATE | 22 Sep 2019
IRELAND TOOK CONTROL in the early stages of this morning’s 2019 Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama.
Following a brilliant break by his second-row partner Iain Henderson, James Ryan powered his way over for the first try of the contest with less than six minutes on the clock.
06: TRY Ireland!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) September 22, 2019
What a start in Yokohama. James Ryan forces his way over after a brilliant break from Iain Henderson.
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Rory Best increased Joe Schmidt’s side’s lead in the 14th minute, the captain scoring after Ireland mauled their way towards the whitewash. Johnny Sexton was unable to add the extras on this occasion.
14: TRY Ireland!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) September 22, 2019
Simply brilliant start from Ireland as they score off an attacking maul.
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After Greig Laidlaw opened Scotland’s account with a penalty, Tadhg Furlong got in for a third try on 25 minutes. With Johnny Sexton being attended to for what looked like a groin injury, Conor Murray kicked the conversion.
25: TRY Ireland!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) September 22, 2019
Tadhg Furlong powers over for try number 3 for Ireland.
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In the 16th minute of the second half, Andrew Conway sealed the bonus point. Murray, who retained the place-kicking duties despite Sexton’s return to the game, couldn’t guide the conversion between the posts, leaving Ireland 24-3 in front.
56: TRY Ireland!
— eir Sport (@eirSport) September 22, 2019
Brilliant from Conor Murray as he finds Andrew Conway. The winger uses his dancing feet to get his 7th try for Ireland & his side's 4th of the game.
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A penalty from Jack Carty, who replaced Sexton, sealed a 27-3 win for Ireland.
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