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As the world salutes Japan, Ireland retreat and regroup

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As the world salutes Japan, Ireland retreat and regroup

And they say lightning doesn’t strike twice? That’s consecutive World Cups in which Japan has produced the seismic moment of the tournament.

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

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

Jack Carty keeping things simple after long wait for recognition

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Jack Carty keeping things simple after long wait for recognition

Irish scalp would ignite World Cup fever

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Irish scalp would ignite World Cup fever

Japanese point finger at Cian Healy's scrummaging

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Japanese point finger at Cian Healy's scrummaging

Japanese dry run underlines Joe Schmidt’s juicy possibilities

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Japanese dry run underlines Joe Schmidt’s juicy possibilities

If a template exists in how human beings should co-exist, it is probably written in Japanese

If a template exists in how human beings should co-exist, it is probably written in Japanese

The politeness is overwhelming. Nothing prepares you for the impeccable good manners of the Japanese. And it’s not some paddywhackery aimed at extracting the last yen from a visitor to the country. You only need to look at how they interact with each to realise this is a society unlike any other.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Schmidt: Ireland learning helpful lessons with World Cup in mind

Schmidt: Ireland learning helpful lessons with World Cup in mind

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits this two-match tour to Japan is proving hugely beneficial in their preparations for the World Cup.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2017

Jet lag and humidity make preparations difficult for Irish rugby squad that shows six changes

Jet lag and humidity make preparations difficult for Irish rugby squad that shows six changes

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said jet lag and humidity has made preparations for the opening test against Japan on Saturday quite difficult.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2017

Japan a big step-up, warns Josh van der Flier

Japan a big step-up, warns Josh van der Flier

The Irish squad and management are in Japan preparing for Saturday’s opening test against the national team.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2017

Munster's Scannell brothers join unique Irish band

Munster's Scannell brothers join unique Irish band

THE travel demands as Ireland decamped from the USA to Japan on a route which took them through the Artic and countless time zones on Sunday night meant Niall Scannell still hasn’t had time to digest or celebrate with kid brother Rory on his first cap.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017