Ryan happy to gain a measure of revenge over Japan James Ryan admitted that memories of Ireland's 2019 World Cup defeat to Japan served as motivation for him and his team-mates as they battled to a 39-31 victory over the Brave Blossoms in Dublin. Rugby • 03 Jul 21
Ryan happy to gain a measure of revenge over Japan James Ryan admitted that memories of Ireland's 2019 World Cup defeat to Japan served as motivation for him and his team-mates as they battled to a 39-31 victory over the Brave Blossoms in Dublin. Rugby • 03 Jul 21
Recap: Ireland 39-31 Japan All the action, as it happened in Ireland's win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Rugby • 03 Jul 21
Recap: Ireland 39-31 Japan All the action, as it happened in Ireland's win over Japan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Rugby • 03 Jul 21
Stockdale eager to put Lions disappointment behind him Jacob Stockdale is aiming to channel his disappointment at missing out on selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in Ireland's summer Tests against Japan and the United States. Rugby • 02 Jul 21
Stockdale eager to put Lions disappointment behind him Jacob Stockdale is aiming to channel his disappointment at missing out on selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in Ireland's summer Tests against Japan and the United States. Rugby • 02 Jul 21
Jacob Stockdale relishing sudden elder-statesman status It's only four years since Jacob Stockdale was first called up to an Ireland squad. But it's a reflection of both his own rise in that time and the sweeping selection changes for the tests against Japan and USA that he is - temporarily at least - one of the elder statesmen in the current panel. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Jacob Stockdale relishing sudden elder-statesman status It's only four years since Jacob Stockdale was first called up to an Ireland squad. But it's a reflection of both his own rise in that time and the sweeping selection changes for the tests against Japan and USA that he is - temporarily at least - one of the elder statesmen in the current panel. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Farrell outlines Lions dialogue with Gatland over Ryan Andy Farrell says there was a line of communication between himself and Warren Gatland over James Ryan but admitted that the Ireland international's abductor injury this weekend was an untimely "setback" which derailed the second row's hopes of a late call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Farrell outlines Lions dialogue with Gatland over Ryan Andy Farrell says there was a line of communication between himself and Warren Gatland over James Ryan but admitted that the Ireland international's abductor injury this weekend was an untimely "setback" which derailed the second row's hopes of a late call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Joey Carbery to make long-awaited Ireland return Joey Carbery will make his first Ireland appearance since the 2019 World Cup after being named to start against Japan at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Joey Carbery to make long-awaited Ireland return Joey Carbery will make his first Ireland appearance since the 2019 World Cup after being named to start against Japan at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Rugby • 01 Jul 21
Ireland captain Ryan doubtful for Japan clash Ireland captain James Ryan is a doubt for Saturday's Test match against Japan due to an adductor issue. Rugby • 28 Jun 21
Ireland captain Ryan doubtful for Japan clash Ireland captain James Ryan is a doubt for Saturday's Test match against Japan due to an adductor issue. Rugby • 28 Jun 21
Van Der Merwe will not allow trolls to distract him Duhan Van Der Merwe has resolved to ignore any social media trolls as he prepares to make his British and Irish Lions debut against Japan at Murrayfield. Rugby • 25 Jun 21
Van Der Merwe will not allow trolls to distract him Duhan Van Der Merwe has resolved to ignore any social media trolls as he prepares to make his British and Irish Lions debut against Japan at Murrayfield. Rugby • 25 Jun 21
'It's been a weird journey' - Baloucoune on Irish call On the verge of a first full Ireland cap, Robert Baloucoune has no hesitation in calling his journey to this point "weird". Rugby • 23 Jun 21
'It's been a weird journey' - Baloucoune on Irish call On the verge of a first full Ireland cap, Robert Baloucoune has no hesitation in calling his journey to this point "weird". Rugby • 23 Jun 21
Hume replaces Ringrose in Ireland squad for July tests Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for summer tests against Japan and the USA after Garry Ringrose was ruled out due to injury. Rugby • 16 Jun 21
Hume replaces Ringrose in Ireland squad for July tests Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for summer tests against Japan and the USA after Garry Ringrose was ruled out due to injury. Rugby • 16 Jun 21
Fit again, Lions-ready but Sexton gets summer off Andy Farrell has no fitness concerns over Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy or Keith Earls and all three would be available for Lions duty if required. Rugby • 14 Jun 21
Fit again, Lions-ready but Sexton gets summer off Andy Farrell has no fitness concerns over Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy or Keith Earls and all three would be available for Lions duty if required. Rugby • 14 Jun 21
Sexton rested as Farrell calls up 11 uncapped players Ireland head coach Andy Farrell aims to give youth a chance by resting senior players Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy and Keith Earls for the summer Tests against Japan and the USA. Rugby • 14 Jun 21
Sexton rested as Farrell calls up 11 uncapped players Ireland head coach Andy Farrell aims to give youth a chance by resting senior players Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy and Keith Earls for the summer Tests against Japan and the USA. Rugby • 14 Jun 21
Eddie Jones defends Japan trip 'to practise coaching' England head coach Eddie Jones has defended his April trip to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath and insisted coaches need to practise coaching during the off-season. Rugby • 02 Jun 21
Eddie Jones defends Japan trip 'to practise coaching' England head coach Eddie Jones has defended his April trip to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath and insisted coaches need to practise coaching during the off-season. Rugby • 02 Jun 21
Japan FA cancels Jamaica game due to Covid concerns The Japan Football Association has cancelled a friendly against Jamaica scheduled for later this week after 10 of the visiting players were unable to board a flight due to coronavirus testing issues. Soccer • 01 Jun 21
Japan FA cancels Jamaica game due to Covid concerns The Japan Football Association has cancelled a friendly against Jamaica scheduled for later this week after 10 of the visiting players were unable to board a flight due to coronavirus testing issues. Soccer • 01 Jun 21
EU backs Tokyo 2020 with supply of vaccines In a joint-statement, The European Union and Japan have backed Tokyo's hosting of the Olympic Games this year, with EU-produced vaccines helping Japan in its battle against a fourth wave of infections. Olympics • 27 May 21
EU backs Tokyo 2020 with supply of vaccines In a joint-statement, The European Union and Japan have backed Tokyo's hosting of the Olympic Games this year, with EU-produced vaccines helping Japan in its battle against a fourth wave of infections. Olympics • 27 May 21
Ireland to face Japan and USA at Aviva Stadium in July Ireland will play two Tests against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium in July. Rugby • 10 May 21
Ireland to face Japan and USA at Aviva Stadium in July Ireland will play two Tests against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium in July. Rugby • 10 May 21
Japan wins on seasonal reappearance at Chester Japan (13-8F) stamped his class on the tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Ormonde Stakes at Chester. Racing • 06 May 21
Japan wins on seasonal reappearance at Chester Japan (13-8F) stamped his class on the tote+ Pays You More At tote.co.uk Ormonde Stakes at Chester. Racing • 06 May 21
Tokyo organisers to bar most international volunteers Tokyo Olympic organisers have confirmed that Japan would not allow in volunteers from overseas except for some who are deemed essential, after it decided to bar international spectators amid public concerns over the novel coronavirus. Olympics • 22 Mar 21
Tokyo organisers to bar most international volunteers Tokyo Olympic organisers have confirmed that Japan would not allow in volunteers from overseas except for some who are deemed essential, after it decided to bar international spectators amid public concerns over the novel coronavirus. Olympics • 22 Mar 21
Tokyo 2020 CEO not ruling out Games without spectators Olympics organisers are "unwavering" on holding the coronavirus-delayed Games this year but can't rule out staging it without spectators, according to Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto. Olympics • 20 Jan 21
Tokyo 2020 CEO not ruling out Games without spectators Olympics organisers are "unwavering" on holding the coronavirus-delayed Games this year but can't rule out staging it without spectators, according to Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto. Olympics • 20 Jan 21
Further delay of Tokyo Games 'never discussed' The possibility of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for a second time has never been discussed, according to a spokesman for the Games organising committee. Olympics • 14 Jan 21
Further delay of Tokyo Games 'never discussed' The possibility of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for a second time has never been discussed, according to a spokesman for the Games organising committee. Olympics • 14 Jan 21
Japan great Miura to play on at age of 54 Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest scorer in Japanese professional football, is set to play on at the age of 54 after extending his contract with Yokohama FC for another season, the club said. Soccer • 11 Jan 21
Japan great Miura to play on at age of 54 Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest scorer in Japanese professional football, is set to play on at the age of 54 after extending his contract with Yokohama FC for another season, the club said. Soccer • 11 Jan 21
'No conflict' as Jones cleared to continue Japan role Eddie Jones has been cleared to continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath after the Rugby Football Union said there is no conflict of interest despite England and Japan being drawn in the same 2023 World Cup pool. Rugby • 16 Dec 20
'No conflict' as Jones cleared to continue Japan role Eddie Jones has been cleared to continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath after the Rugby Football Union said there is no conflict of interest despite England and Japan being drawn in the same 2023 World Cup pool. Rugby • 16 Dec 20
Tokyo governor insists Olympics will go ahead Tokyo's governor can see "no circumstances" under which the virus-postponed 2020 Olympics will be cancelled, despite rising coronavirus infections in Japan and continued public scepticism. Olympics • 15 Dec 20
Tokyo governor insists Olympics will go ahead Tokyo's governor can see "no circumstances" under which the virus-postponed 2020 Olympics will be cancelled, despite rising coronavirus infections in Japan and continued public scepticism. Olympics • 15 Dec 20
Big race preview: Irish Champion Stakes Ghaiyyath is already the odds-on favourite for the feature race at Leopardstown on Longines Irish Champions Weekend, but it's an even shorter price that he will lead the field for much of the trip in the Irish Champion Stakes. Racing • 11 Sep 20
Big race preview: Irish Champion Stakes Ghaiyyath is already the odds-on favourite for the feature race at Leopardstown on Longines Irish Champions Weekend, but it's an even shorter price that he will lead the field for much of the trip in the Irish Champion Stakes. Racing • 11 Sep 20
Georgia in line to take Japan's place for Eight Nations Japan have decided against taking part in this autumn's 'Eight Nations' tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources told news agency AFP. Rugby • 28 Aug 20
Georgia in line to take Japan's place for Eight Nations Japan have decided against taking part in this autumn's 'Eight Nations' tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources told news agency AFP. Rugby • 28 Aug 20
