FUKUROI CITY, Japan (Reuters) - The Rugby World Cup exploded into life on Saturday as Japan stunned Ireland 19-12 in an extraordinary upset that handed the exuberant hosts the result they had dreamed ...

After Australia A beat a Japan XV 71-7 earlier this month, many observers would have written off Japan’s chances in the main test match at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Oct 25. Australia felt ...

Ireland are playing New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago in the first of the autumn internationals that also sees them play Japan, Australia and South Africa this month. It kicks off at 8.10pm on ...

Stand-in captain Dan Sheehan says there is “massive” excitement among Ireland’s players as they bid to create more special memories against New Zealand in Chicago. Ireland famously recorded a first ...