The Irish Times

Japan player watch: How Timothy Lafaele enables his side’s dynamic back play

Ireland have found the Samoan-born centre a tough opponent in recent meetings

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 07:00

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

Rugby World Cup: Japan enthral a nation and beyond as they storm into quarter-finals

Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 13:59

Liam Toland: Japan gave Ireland a lesson in how to value the ball

Host nation never looked back after forcing scrum penalty just before half-time

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 17:00

Rugby World Cup - Japan v Ireland: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

All you need to know for Joe Schmidt's team's second pool game in Shizuoka

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 11:08

Japan bench captain Michael Leitch for Ireland clash

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

Rugby World Cup: Nothing lost in translation as Japan’s players prepare for Ireland clash

Host nation well aware of strengths and opportunities ahead of Saturday’s game

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 16:33

Kotaro Matsushima’s electric hat-trick sees Japan past game Russia

Hosts slow out of the blocks in Tokyo but pull away to start home tournament with a bang

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 14:19

New Zealand’s rampant reserves run in 10 tries against Japan

Brave Blossoms get over for five tries in 100-point Tokyo try-fest

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 15:53

Agony for Japan as France escape with a draw in Paris

Yu Tamura misses late conversion as Brave Blossoms increase pressure on Guy Noves

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 13:17

Paddy Jackson set for Japan as Joey Carberry flies home

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

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00

Sam Davies gets Wales out of jail as valiant Japan thwarted at death

Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:40