The Irish Times

Champions Cup Pool A preview: Leinster and Ulster look set to progress

Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Ireland v Japan: Landmark day in store for Sexton and co

Ireland will have to stay organised to counter Japan’s improved attack and set-piece

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 21:00

Andy Farrell front loads Ireland side in expectation of dangerous Japanese threat

‘This is a proper Test match, you guys know that. I’m not sure everybody else does’

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 06:00

Japan coach Jamie Joseph expects Ireland to raise their game to mark Sexton milestone

‘We know it’s going to create a lot of emotion with the Irish boys’

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 16:19

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

Irish contingent to the fore as Japan are put to the sword

Assured pre-tour display overshadowed by injuries to Jones and Tipuric

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00

Conor Murray’s appointment as captain a huge recognition of his Lions status

Lions tours have marked benchmarks in Munster man’s career, and never more so than now

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:01

Plenty of motivation for Irish and Scottish players as Lions face Japan

Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 08:07

Michael Leitch to captain experienced Japan side against the Lions

10 of the side that lost World Cup quarter-final will start at Murrayfield

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 19:48

Four Leinster players nominated for European Player of the Year award

Winner will be announced following the Champions Cup final on Saturday May 22nd

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 10:37

Munster must contain Clermont’s lethal back three to stand any chance

French side ran in seven tries against Bristol Bears in stunning opening display

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

2020-21 Champions Cup: The contenders, TV details, kick-off times and more

Gerry Thornley explains the tournament’s new format on the eve of the first round

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 18:00

Power prevails as Springboks crush Japan’s World Cup dreams

Brave Blossoms wilt against South Africa as they set up a semi-final meeting with Wales

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 14:26

The Offload: unprecedented IRFU statement ends a messy week

Kotaro Matsushima and Cheslin Kolbe fight it out in our mid-tournament awards

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 11:00

TV View: Japan serve up a three-star Michelin treat in Yokohama

All you could do was gorge on host’s display and worry about All Blacks another day

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 21:18

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

Gerry Thornley: Storm brewing as Samoa bid to take anger out on Ireland

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

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 15:15

Samoa coach ‘bewildered’ by refereeing decisions

Steve Jackson: ‘At the moment we don’t know where we stand’

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 15:57

How Ireland can reach quarter finals after Japan beat Samoa

Rugby World Cup: Fourth try at the death against Samoa means hosts stay in control of Pool A

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 14:16

Japan in Pool A driving seat after bonus point win over Samoa

Pressure returned to Ireland and Scotland after hosts do their bit in Toyota City

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 13:37

Rugby World Cup: Ireland must be wary against a Japan side under very little pressure

Hosts can swing from the hip with opportunities to come against Samoa and Scotland

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 06:00

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

Record-breaker Keith Earls still in full flight three World Cups on

Aware this could be his last World Cup, the Irish winger is out to enjoy his time in Japan

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 01:00

Yamanaka and Japan eager to grasp once in a lifetime opportunity

Fullback hoping to win a starting role for crucial clash against Ireland on Saturday

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make a loud statement of intent against Scotland

Joe Schmidt’s well-oiled machine was back to its brilliant best in a sodden Yokohama

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 23:00

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

Japan continue impressive World Cup build-up

Japan brush Tonga aside while AJ MacGinty leads USA to win over Samoa

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 16:00

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

Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high note

Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:06