Ireland then finish their autumn against South Africa in what should be a titanic contest. Japan takes on Wales next week and ...

2.36pm: That's it from me for the liveblog. I'm off to gather some reaction from Andy Farrell and his lads with our rugby correspondent Simon Lewis. Simon's online report is imminent and the two of us ...

Tries: Costigan, Jones, Parsons, Tuite, Higgins, Breen Cons: O'Brien 6 Japan (7) 14 Tries: Hirotsu, Kawamura Cons: Otsuka 2 Ireland opened their World Cup campaign with a six-try victory over Japan in ...

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Coach Andy Farrell wanted a convincing show at home after losing to New Zealand 26-13 in ...

Jack Crowley will start for Ireland against Japan at the Aviva on Saturday (12.40pm). Cause-celebre Tom Farrell gets a run in ...

Ireland has labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 in sun-kissed Dublin DUBLIN -- Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Coach Andy ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at a sun-kissed Aviva ...

Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds, follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app This weekend's hosts have got the better of things on 12 occasions, ...