Ireland then finish their autumn against South Africa in what should be a titanic contest. Japan takes on Wales next week and ...

Japan are so effective with ball in hand that they will not want to get into a kick battle with a much taller Ireland team.

Ireland outlasted a tenacious Japan side to win 41-10 in a largely underwhelming autumn Test in Dublin. After last week's ...

Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at a sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Coach Andy Farrell wanted ...

Decent move by Ireland, Jamie Osborne's pass sent Tommy O'Brien clear. However, Japan scrambled well before the move back ...

"The rookie flyer will be happy with his efforts as he came to the fore with an outstanding all-round effort which was a ...

Ireland pulled away to beat Japan 41-10 with a strong second-half display, easing some concerns about their recent form ahead ...

By the time the whistle blew for the end, the Irish lineout had an 82 per cent success rate to Japan’s 94 per cent and in ...

Andy Farrell's side pulled clear of a feisty Japan side in the second half to run out 41-10 winners, but the Irish head coach ...

Irish coach Andy Farrell left Aviva Stadium pleased but not entirely with Ireland’s performance against Japan. Three late ...

Jack Crowley and Nick Timoney scored in the first half to cancel out Kenji Satos try for Japan; tries from Andrew Porter, ...

Ireland flexed their muscles in a one-sided second half at the Aviva, with three front-rowers crossing the whitewash, yet ...