Japan women win World Rugby Sevens qualifier in Ireland

Members of the Japan women's rugby union team huddle in Dublin on Aug. 23, 2015, to celebrate their 13-12 victory over Ireland in the final of the UCD Bowl, a qualifier to secure core team places in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series. Both Japan and Ireland qualified to play in every round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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