Japan

Andy Farrell - Ireland v Japan Post Match

'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton

1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson    The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift.    Watson arrived...

Gatland reflects on Lions' first game on tour

The British & Irish Lions kicked their 2021 tour of South Africa off to a solid start as they put in a convincing 56-14 victory on the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.    Stuart...

Andy Farrell heaps praise on courageous Japan

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been very complimentary of Japan in the wake of his side’s 8-point victory over them on Saturday afternoon.    The Japanese continue to impress the rugby...

Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...

Pitch Cam: Ireland v Japan

Ireland 39-31 Japan - Andy Farrell press conference

Watch: Japan score a SUPERB counter attacking try

    Japan put on a show at the Aviva on Saturday against Ireland with Amanaki Mafi playing a major role for this try scored by Naoto Saito.   Japan are putting on a show and it’s...

Watch: Yu Tamura's stellar grubber kick try assist

A great kick from Yu Tamura to set up a try for Fifita!   What a kick from Tamura!! 😍Japan playing some wonderful rugby 😮#IREvJPN pic.twitter.com/wqfKvwdP7Z — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby)...

Watch: Peter O'Mahony's brilliant try assist against Japan

Peter O'Mahony produced yet another wonderful offload for Ireland in the clash against Japan on Saturday to send Stuart McCloskey over the line in the first half at the Aviva Stadium.    The...