Ireland play Japan in their second game of the Autumn Internationals. After a disappointing trip to Chicago, Andy Farrell ’s side return to Dublin hoping to get the series back on track. The game will be played at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 12.40pm. The game will be televised live on RTÉ2 and TNT Sports 3.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole discuss Ireland's struggle with power-based teams and why their ohesion could be the key to a resurgence.

The rematch, set for Soldier Field, is the first time the teams will meet in Chicago since their epic 2016 clash.

With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’

The former Ireland rugby international is teaming up with BBC Sport NI for the Ireland Rugby Social starting on October 28

Tadhg Beirne has escaped further punishment after his controversial red card against New Zealand was rescinded.