SPARK SPORT Hosts Japan set World Cup alight with stunning win against Ireland. Japan shook up the Rugby World Cup with another seismic result in beating Ireland 19-12 on Saturday. EUGENE HOSHIKO/AP Japan's Kotaro Matsushima attempts to sip a tackle during his team's World Cup clash against Ireland in Shizuoka on Saturday. The victory is another massive result, particularly for the first Rugby World Cup held in Asia. JAE HONG/AP Ireland's Chris Farrell is tackled by Japan's Keita Inagak during their World Cup clash in Shizuoka.

Source: Stuff September 28, 2019 09:12 UTC