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
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
Great entertainers Japan laying foundations to join rugby elite
Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans
Japan’s Tony Brown coach wary of Ireland on home soil
Brown believes Farrell’s men have improved defensively since sides’ World Cup clash
Bernard Jackman helping world’s top coaches pick each other’s brains
Zoom gathering started with just seven coaches has mushroomed during lockdown
It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise again
Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England
The Offload: Ireland’s Joe Schmidt rattled rugby’s true elite
Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options
Gerry Thornley: Japan v Scotland was a magnificent irrelevance
Decision to go ahead despite typhoon vindicated by uplifting performance from hosts
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Japan are the enemy for one week’
South Africa coach impressed with hosts’ improvement through Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup: Preparation drives Japan’s perfect coup
Unlike four years ago, favourable schedule in the pool will now suit the Brave Blossoms
Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty
‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’
Rugby World Cup: Jack Carty replaces Johnny Sexton for Japan clash
Best starts and Kearney and Earls return as Schmidt summons frontliners for Japan
Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland
Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes
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 enjoy splendid isolation as they prepare for Japan test
Remote hotel an ideal location for Schmidt and his squad to hone their game plan
Rugby World Cup: The stage is set for the Brave Blossoms to deliver
The task of the Russians is to spoil the mood of World Cup opening night in Tokyo
RWC moments: Culhane scores a world record 45 points
New Zealand beat Japan by 128 points in 1995 Rugby World Cup with the outhalf starring
Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind them
Letter from Japan: Home side love their rules but several illogical demands will need to be broken
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high
Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC
RWC 2019: glaring flaws in Japan schedule remain
31-man squads a concern while nations like Samoa and USA have drawn the short straw
Greg Feek and company ponder prop posers as World Cup looms
Versatility could help press the case of the likes of Ryan, Porter and Bealham
The Offload: There is no place to hide for an out-of-form nine
Mutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TV
Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters
Leinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular style
New Zealand’s rampant reserves run in 10 tries against Japan
Brave Blossoms get over for five tries in 100-point Tokyo try-fest
Paddy Jackson poised for pivotal role against Japan
Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first Test
Kiwi press react: Lions might feel they have ‘gone back to square one’
New Zealand media hail a magical night for the Highlanders as Lions are beaten again
Investment in youth paying dividends for Joe Schmidt
‘This tour is a fantastic learning and working experience for young players’
RWC 19: Ireland could make quarter-finals in one piece this time
Analysis: Possible last eight meeting with Springboks would not faze Joe Schmidt’s side
Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coach
Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt denies deal for New Zealand return
Coach prepared to experiment for second and pivotal Test against South Africa
Joe Schmidt courted by the Highlanders, reports say
New Zealand Herald says Kiwi franchise want Ireland boss when his contract expires
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