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Japan stun Ireland to pull off another famous Rugby World Cup upset

7 years ago by The Guardian

Japan have done it again, this time against the team ranked No 1 in the world just two weeks ago. The hosts came from nine points down to win after playing with a pace and fervour that the humidity and...

Japan v Ireland: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!

7 years ago by The Guardian

Argentina’s 28-12 win over Tonga a tale of two halvesAll the fixtures, tables and results from JapanEmail Tom or tweet him with your thoughts on the game 9.04am BST After missing one early the Japanese...

How Joe Schmidt’s team became guinea pigs for Olympic experience

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Hideyuki Harada has been mayor of Fukuroi for 19 years. Six times he has been elected to his post. This is a man who knows a thing or two about how to handle people and he is charm personified as a dozen...

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Ireland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Carty has the full backing of Joe Schmidt to impress at fly-half when Ireland face Rugby World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday.   The top-ranked nation will rest World Rugby player of the year...

Iain Henderson On Reaching 50 Caps For Ireland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Irish Rugby TV caught up with Iain Henderson after the Captain’s Run in Shizuoka today, on the eve of his 50th cap for Ireland. The 27-year-old Ulster star spoke about his memories of his first international...

Iain Henderson On Reaching 50 Caps For Ireland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Irish Rugby TV caught up with Iain Henderson after the Captain’s Run in Shizuoka today, on the eve of his 50th cap for Ireland. The 27-year-old Ulster star spoke about his memories of his first international...

McAllister Set To Make Competitive Debut For Connacht

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Prop Paddy McAllister will make his first competitive start in a Connacht jersey when the westerners travel to the Scarlets for the opening round of the GUINNESS PRO14 on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm). McAllister,...

O’Byrne Hits Half-Century Mark For Munster

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Munster team has been announced for Saturday’s GUINNESS PRO14 opener against the Dragons in a cross-Conference clash at Thomond Park (kick-off 3pm). Billy Holland captains the side as the 34-year-old...

BUILD UP: Japan v Ireland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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BUILD UP: Japan v Ireland

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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