Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Japan’s high-tempo brand of rugby has capacity to trouble Warren Gatland’s side
10 of the side that lost World Cup quarter-final will start at Murrayfield
Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation
Jim Telfer believes flanker has the type of aggression and nastiness that Scotland require
Hosts send an intoxicating air through rugby’s old order as they dump out Scotland
Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday
Unlike four years ago, favourable schedule in the pool will now suit the Brave Blossoms
Luke Thompson. Michael Leitch and Shota Horie all put in huge performances in Shizuoka
Host nation take full advantage as Ireland let standards drop in Shizuoka
Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’
Famous victory for the Brave Blossoms was a shock but it was also thoroughly deserved
Rob Kearney failed a HIA and could miss out on upcoming clash with Russia on Thursday
Misery in the heat for tourists as the Brave Blossoms run the ball and take a famous bow
Jamie Joseph: ‘if we’re going to win it’s going to come down to the last five or 10 minutes’
Everything changed when Michael Leitch came over from New Zealand in 2004
Hosts slow out of the blocks in Tokyo but pull away to start home tournament with a bang
Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history
England head coach looks forward to ‘good scrap’ with ‘dangerous’ Australia in final Test
Brave Blossoms led at half-time after brilliant first-half performance
‘There was a real rugby fever after the World Cup. The majority have moved on now’
Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory
Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first Test
Ireland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test series
‘This tour is a fantastic learning and working experience for young players’
Brave Blossoms held off strong second-half comeback from opponents
Eddie Jones’s side may struggle to replicate display that brought win over Springboks
Japan ready for a short turnaround against Scotland, says Eddie Jones
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