‘I am hugely proud’: Japan’s Jamie Joseph praises team after Ireland upset
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach urges team to reach quarter-finals for first time• ‘We have been preparing for this match for more than a year’Jamie Joseph has told his players not to get carried away after Japan’s...
Ringrose: Moments Like These Draw Us Closer Together As A Squad
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsGarry Ringrose continued his impressive strike-rate against Japan – scoring his third try in as many clashes with Brave Blossoms – but Ireland’s disappointing 19-12 defeat in Shizuoka...
Ringrose: Moments Like These Draw Us Closer Together As A Squad
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsGarry Ringrose continued his impressive strike-rate against Japan – scoring his third try in as many clashes with Brave Blossoms – but Ireland’s disappointing 19-12 defeat in Shizuoka...
Wales looking to give the northern hemisphere a shot in the arm
7 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s side are favourites against Australia in Tokyo but recent history is not on their sideBernard Foley was quick with a retort when asked why, four years after the Six Nations failed to...
Japan fans celebrate wildly after stunning Ireland in Rugby World Cup – video
7 years ago by The GuardianRugby unin fans across Japan celebrated wildly after their side's stunning World Cup win against Ireland. The World Cup hosts beat the No 2-ranked Irish side 19-12 in Shizuoka. Not since Japan's win...
All hail Japan’s Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Rugby WorldWhy Japan beating Ireland is more significant than their victory over South Africa four years agoJoy and pain: Japan celebrate while Joey Carbery looks dejected (Getty Images)Why Japan beating Ireland...
Healy, Ruddock And McGrath Post-Match Reaction
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was an historic day for Japanese rugby and a bitterly disappointing one for Ireland. The team are down but by no means out as we hear from Cian Healy, Rhys Ruddock and Luke McGrath. It’s very...
Healy, Ruddock And McGrath Post-Match Reaction
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was an historic day for Japanese rugby and a bitterly disappointing one for Ireland. The team are down but by no means out as we hear from Cian Healy, Rhys Ruddock and Luke McGrath. It’s very...
Japan coach hails famous win three years in the making
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
The Daily Donal: Reaction from Shizuoka
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDonal reports from Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa with his views on Ireland's shock defeat to Japan.
