Japan Rugby

The Breakdown EP162 | Ireland put Japan to the sword as attention shifts to All Blacks visit

By Benjamin Geary / November 10, 2021 /

Mark Reilly is joined by Benjamin Geary as they look back on Ireland’s brilliant 60-5 win over Japan in their Autumn Nations Series opener before switching attention to this weekend’s…

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Talking Points | Ireland begin to express themselves but vulnerabilities remain as they prepare for All Blacks visit

By Benjamin Geary / November 8, 2021 /

Ireland ran in a grand total of 60 points against an unusually soft Japan side on Saturday, but with a premier opposition like the All Blacks in the calendar for next weekend, can Ireland bring a similar standard again?

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HIGHLIGHTS | Ireland wipe out Japan in Autumn Nations opener

By Benjamin Geary / November 8, 2021 /

Ireland made short work of visitors Japan in their opening game of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series in a fixture which finished 60 – 5 in favour of the home…

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Autumn Nations Series | Team prediction for Ireland’s season opener against Japan

By Benjamin Geary / November 3, 2021 /

Irish Rugby head coach Andy Farrell revealed his squad for the test series just under two weeks ago and here is the team that I think he will run out…

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PREVIEW | Ireland host Japan in Autumn Nations Series opener

By Benjamin Geary / November 3, 2021 /

The Brave Blossoms travel to Dublin once again to face Ireland in the 2021 Autumn Nations Series, here’s a breakdown of all you need to know ahead of what’s fast…

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Simon Zebo set to make international rugby return as squad for the 2021 Autumn Nations Series is announced

By Benjamin Geary / October 20, 2021 /

Simon Zebo will make his Irish Rugby return in the 2021 Autumn Nations Series starting in November, this is Zebo’s first time being named in an Irish squad since since…

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Ireland’s opponents confirmed for Autumn Internationals

By Benjamin Geary / July 12, 2021 /

Details have been confirmed for the Autumn Internationals which are set to take place in October and November of this year. The Irish rugby team are set to play the…

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Farrell Released From Ireland Camp After Failing HIA

By Benjamin Geary / July 5, 2021 /

Munster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell has been released from the Irish camp for the 2021 Summer Series. The Tyrone native suffered a head injury during Ireland’s test match against…

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WATCH: Ireland see off brave Japan in Summer Series Opener

By Mark Reilly / July 5, 2021 /

Ireland defeated an impressive Japan side 39-31 this past Saturday in their first game of the Summer Series. The team captained by James Ryan were slow to get started in…

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Ireland need to be fully switched on to get back on track

By Niall O'Carroll / October 3, 2019 /

The wonderful performance by an inspired Japan rugby team reminded me of why I love rugby so much. The Cherry Blossoms played with pace, passion, bravery and a lot of…

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