Head coach Sean Lynn says he is seeing positives from Wales' performance despite a narrow defeat to the United States in the WXV competition.
The United States beat Wales in an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park, dealing a blow to Wales' resurgence.
Wales face the United States at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, with both sides seeking to back up impressive opening-round wins.
Beibhinn Parsons set Ireland women's all-time try-scoring record as her side held off a late Japan comeback to win 31-24 in the WXV Global Series, the BBC reports.
Seren Lockwood will miss Wales' second WXV Test after failing a head injury assessment.
Scotland suffer a third straight WXV Global Series defeat as Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
England's fly-half scored a dramatic late try, moments after missing a penalty, to beat New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium.
Back row forward Aoife Wafer will miss Ireland's WXV Global Series match against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
The 40-36 win in Dublin came after a second-half turnaround at Tallaght Stadium, according to BBC Sport.
Scotland suffered their second successive defeat in the WXV Global Series after New Zealand secured a comfortable victory at Hive Stadium, according to BBC Sport.
The Red Roses were held to a 26-26 draw by Canada in the WXV Global Series, ending a winning run dating back to the 2022 World Cup final.
BBC Sport reports Wales set a new benchmark after scoring more than 50 points in their WXV campaign opener versus South Africa.
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is set to make her first senior appearance for Ireland when the team opens its WXV Global Series campaign against the United States in Dublin.
Head coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV series represents an opportunity for Ireland to "turn the page" and build toward the next Rugby World Cup.
A revamped Wales side hopes to end a difficult run of form against South Africa as the WXV tournament gets under way, according to BBC Sport.
Hooker to make full England debut in a rematch of last year's World Cup final as the Red Roses face Canada in the WXV Global Series.
Keira Bevan will switch positions to start at number 10 as Wales open their WXV campaign against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
Canada proved too strong for Scotland in Edinburgh, according to the BBC.
England's dominant performance after halftime secured the win in the tournament's opening game, according to the BBC.
A dominant second-half display helped England secure a comfortable win over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium, according to BBC Sport.