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Ireland player ratings v Japan: Robbie Henshaw stars as Ciarán Frawley struggles
Sean Jansen can be very proud of his performance on his Ireland debut
Keith Gleeson: ‘The fear is Super Rugby will fall in a few years’
The former Ireland player, who was reared in Sydney, discusses his concerns about the future of professional rugby in Australia and the ‘very special’ Andy Farrell
Matt Williams: If sport exists to teach us about values, rugby beat football last weekend
Ireland should beat Japan in Nations Championship, but a mauling by the Kiwis could be round the corner
‘I know what he’s trying to do’: Andy Farrell not taking the bait from Eddie Jones
Ireland head coach would not be drawn into a back-and-forth with Japan counterpart ahead of Nations Championship clash
Opportunity knocks for Ireland players to stake their claim against Japan
Andy Farrell says Saturday’s game in Newcastle is a chance for player to ‘prove they’re here to stay’
Peter O’Mahony: ‘It is logical to have Ronan O’Gara as a candidate for the Leinster job’
Former Munster captain thinks move would suit the La Rochelle coach as the IRFU tend to promote from within
Andy Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals against Japan as Tadhg Beirne to captain for first time
Sean Jansen starts at No 8 while Ciarán Frawley makes first Test start at out-half as Farrell looks to build depth ahead of New Zealand clash
Eddie Jones expects Japan to ‘dominate’ Irish scrum in Nations Championship clash
Jones returns from suspension with just one change after Japan's win over Italy as Ireland include two uncapped front-row replacements.
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan
Andy Farrell includes four uncapped players in matchday 23
Ronan O’Gara in the frame to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster, says David Humphreys
IRFU performance director spoke with the La Rochelle head coach in April about his future ambitions
‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best form
Leinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury struggles
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