The Irish Times

Japan in with a prayer until England pull away in last quarter

Brave Blossoms led at half-time after brilliant first-half performance

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 17:24

Ireland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test series

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00

Brave Blossoms held off strong second-half comeback from opponents

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 10:18

Replacement’s last-gasp drop goal secures win in Cardiff thriller

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 16:40

Before the tournament, Japan had only won one RWC match, against Zimbabwe in 1991

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 20:35

They’ll almost certainly need to beat the United States in their final group match

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 17:06

South Africa emphasise respect for their opponents ahead of opening clash

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 16:48