Champions Cup Pool A preview: Leinster and Ulster look set to progress
Leinster’s trip to Montpellier next weekend will be very revealing
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
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’
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’
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
Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Irish contingent to the fore as Japan are put to the sword
Assured pre-tour display overshadowed by injuries to Jones and Tipuric
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
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
Michael Leitch to captain experienced Japan side against the Lions
10 of the side that lost World Cup quarter-final will start at Murrayfield
Four Leinster players nominated for European Player of the Year award
Winner will be announced following the Champions Cup final on Saturday May 22nd
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
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
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
The Offload: unprecedented IRFU statement ends a messy week
Kotaro Matsushima and Cheslin Kolbe fight it out in our mid-tournament awards
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
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
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
Samoa coach ‘bewildered’ by refereeing decisions
Steve Jackson: ‘At the moment we don’t know where we stand’
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
Japan continue impressive World Cup build-up
Japan brush Tonga aside while AJ MacGinty leads USA to win over Samoa
Agony for Japan as France escape with a draw in Paris
Yu Tamura misses late conversion as Brave Blossoms increase pressure on Guy Noves
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