Tries: Costigan, Jones, Parsons, Tuite, Higgins, Breen Cons: O'Brien 6 Japan (7) 14 Tries: Hirotsu, Kawamura Cons: Otsuka 2 Ireland opened their World Cup campaign with a six-try victory over Japan in ...

Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds, follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app This weekend's hosts have got the better of things on 12 occasions, ...

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland labored to put away Japan by a flattering 41-10 at sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Coach Andy Farrell wanted a convincing show at home after losing to New Zealand 26-13 in ...

DUBLIN, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Ireland started slowly before pulling away to beat Japan 41-10 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday with a strong second half easing concerns about their recent form ahead of ...

Centre Stuart McCloskey is an injury doubt for Ireland's autumn Test with Japan in Dublin on Saturday. Ulster's McCloskey was forced off in the second half of Ireland's 26-13 defeat by New Zealand in ...