The Irish Times

Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wilt

Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 06:00

Gluey slugfest with bristling Pacific Islanders is the last thing Joe Schmidt’s side need

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 15:15

Jamie Joseph: ‘if we’re going to win it’s going to come down to the last five or 10 minutes’

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 09:19

Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first Test

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 21:21

Ireland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test series

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00