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Steve Hansen: ‘Ireland’s experience was not to win’

Steve Hansen: ‘Ireland’s experience was not to win’

New Zealand coach pays tribute to Rory Best and Joe Schmidt after World Cup win

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 15:17
Black magic casts spell over Ireland as book slams shut on the Schmidt years

Black magic casts spell over Ireland as book slams shut on the Schmidt years

Ireland unable to find anything like the best of themselves against peerless New Zealand

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:12
Rugby World Cup: Push comes to shove as endgame approaches

Rugby World Cup: Push comes to shove as endgame approaches

Will World Rugby ever have a better chance of elevating Japan’s status than right now?

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 06:00
Vanilla words of Ireland’s Call an unlikely antidote to bitter divide

Vanilla words of Ireland’s Call an unlikely antidote to bitter divide

Compromise anthem could run deeper than symbolism of All Blacks’ celebrated Haka

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 01:00
South Africa comfortable with favourites tag over Japan

South Africa comfortable with favourites tag over Japan

Rugby World Cup: Rassie Erasmus names same starting lineup that beat Italy

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 10:20
With Rugby World Cup success, Japan have become adept at saying nothing

With Rugby World Cup success, Japan have become adept at saying nothing

Against all odds, rugby is now very much in the spotlight thanks to team's exploits

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 14:00
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Japan are the enemy for one week’

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Japan are the enemy for one week’

South Africa coach impressed with hosts’ improvement through Rugby World Cup

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 06:00
Exhilarating Japan arrive on the big stage in the land of the rising water

Exhilarating Japan arrive on the big stage in the land of the rising water

Hosts send an intoxicating air through rugby’s old order as they dump out Scotland

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 07:09
Tokyo ghostly quiet but typhoon leaves city undamaged

Tokyo ghostly quiet but typhoon leaves city undamaged

Japanese city takes ‘unprecedented scale’ warning seriously but escapes worst elements

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 18:30
Rugby and recovery - Kamaishi welcomes the world on a wave of emotion

Rugby and recovery - Kamaishi welcomes the world on a wave of emotion

This rugby mad, remote Japanese outpost was almost entirely destroyed in the 2011 tsunami

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00
Keith Duggan: Once the Japanese imagination grasped baseball it never let go

Keith Duggan: Once the Japanese imagination grasped baseball it never let go

There are baseball batting cages all over Toyko, and they seem to be busy day and night

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 18:00
Typhoon Hagibis: Normal service in Tokyo as storm draws closer

Typhoon Hagibis: Normal service in Tokyo as storm draws closer

Typhoon could match rainfall of 1958 storm which caused 1,000 deaths

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 11:33
Paul Mullen: Aran Islands native in midst of US rugby emergence

Paul Mullen: Aran Islands native in midst of US rugby emergence

Houston local is making his breakthrough in Japan and hopes sport can spread in the States

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 06:00
Redemption road proves a salutary experience for O’Connor

Redemption road proves a salutary experience for O’Connor

Australian overcomes personal problems to once again don the gold jersey at World Cup

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 06:00
England in fine fettle as quarter-final clash with France looms

England in fine fettle as quarter-final clash with France looms

Early dismissal of Lavanini ensured Argentina challenge was unlikely to materialise

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 05:00
Polite pandemonium on Tokyo streets as rugby bug takes a grip

Polite pandemonium on Tokyo streets as rugby bug takes a grip

Even the notoriously low-key Tokyo police eventually warmed to the good feeling

Sun Oct 06 2019 - 18:50
All powerful All Black brand captures imagination in Japan

All powerful All Black brand captures imagination in Japan

World champions facing amateur players seems attractive as well as absurd

Sun Oct 06 2019 - 13:19
Rugby World Cup: England stroll into quarter-finals after Lavanini red card

Rugby World Cup: England stroll into quarter-finals after Lavanini red card

Another high tackle on Owen Farrell saw another game turn on its head in the first half

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 11:30
Petty vindictiveness following Ireland around like a bad smell

Petty vindictiveness following Ireland around like a bad smell

Critics gleefully wait to give the team a kicking for daring not to deliver on the promise of 2018

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 16:00
Flat Ireland fail to dampen high spirits of travelling fans

Flat Ireland fail to dampen high spirits of travelling fans

Anxiety grows that Ireland will not find the all-conquering form of last year before the tournament reaches its knock-out stage

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 00:47
The battle cry of Irish rugby fans: ‘I should’ve brought a coat’

The battle cry of Irish rugby fans: ‘I should’ve brought a coat’

Rain-soaked in costly Kobe, Joe Schmidt’s green army still have no complaints

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 15:47
The weeks go on and Ireland remain a mystery in the East

The weeks go on and Ireland remain a mystery in the East

Are they waiting to explode or are Joe Schmidt’s team on the brink of dissolution?

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 14:04
Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms continue their fruitful pursuit of happiness

Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms continue their fruitful pursuit of happiness

Having burnt Ireland, the sun has never shone so brightly on Japanese rugby

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 18:00
Japan camp not interested in Irish complaints about referee

Japan camp not interested in Irish complaints about referee

‘In regards to defence, it was pretty special in how they showed for each other’

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 09:12
A perfect rugby storm: The Welsh and Aussies share dreams in song

A perfect rugby storm: The Welsh and Aussies share dreams in song

It was completely impossible to know which side had won and which side had lost

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 15:30
Billy Vunipola hopes England’s ‘family squabbles’ can fuel performance

Billy Vunipola hopes England’s ‘family squabbles’ can fuel performance

Number eight says coach Eddie Jones has ‘definitely got the baggage out’

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 22:00
Rugby World Cup: Japan’s old guard to the fore on glorious night for host nation

Rugby World Cup: Japan’s old guard to the fore on glorious night for host nation

Luke Thompson. Michael Leitch and Shota Horie all put in huge performances in Shizuoka

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 06:00
Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06
Rugby World Cup: James Ryan torn between pain and praise after Japan defeat

Rugby World Cup: James Ryan torn between pain and praise after Japan defeat

‘To give credit to them, I thought they were class today and they deserved their victory’

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 15:25
Beautiful chaos as Japan find their rugby voice against Ireland

Beautiful chaos as Japan find their rugby voice against Ireland

Misery in the heat for tourists as the Brave Blossoms run the ball and take a famous bow

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 11:01
World Rugby still struggling to address the dangerous tackling conundrum

World Rugby still struggling to address the dangerous tackling conundrum

Speed and huge physical strength means even legal tackles can end careers

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00
Banzai Japan! A country wraps the world in its unique embrace

Banzai Japan! A country wraps the world in its unique embrace

Tournament sometimes dwarfed by the scale and beautiful strangeness of its host country

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 02:00
Rugby World Cup: John Quill red card for savage tackle mars England win over USA

Rugby World Cup: John Quill red card for savage tackle mars England win over USA

Cork native John Quill saw red for his shoulder-led charge on Owen Farrell

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 14:35
Experienced Jones ready for the long haul in Japan

Experienced Jones ready for the long haul in Japan

Relaxed England coach makes 10 changes pool meeting with USA on Thursday

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 22:00
Rugby World Cup: Nothing lost in translation as Japan’s players prepare for Ireland clash

Rugby World Cup: Nothing lost in translation as Japan’s players prepare for Ireland clash

Host nation well aware of strengths and opportunities ahead of Saturday’s game

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 16:33
Tokyo citizens take time out to extend the hand of friendship

Tokyo citizens take time out to extend the hand of friendship

The sheer scale of the city is overwhelming but rugby visitors receive a warm welcome

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 04:00
Ireland bid Scotland sayonara with 27-3 win in Japan

Ireland bid Scotland sayonara with 27-3 win in Japan

Even the rain turned up to witness the green monster Schmidt’s defensive set-up has become

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 22:00
Rugby World Cup: Ireland take a bow after near perfect opening night

Rugby World Cup: Ireland take a bow after near perfect opening night

Memories of Twickenham melt away in Yokohama rain as Joe Schmidt’s side start on front foot

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 11:48
Rassie Erasmus far from discouraged despite another All Blacks defeat

Rassie Erasmus far from discouraged despite another All Blacks defeat

‘The two times they scored tries we weren’t organised. That is why they showed their class’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 14:53
Rugby World Cup: Flashes of black magic cast a spell on Boks

Rugby World Cup: Flashes of black magic cast a spell on Boks

New Zealand soak up the punishment and turn on the style in ominous 23-13 win

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:22
Sideline Cut: Opportunity for rugby to sow seeds in Land of the Rising Sun

Sideline Cut: Opportunity for rugby to sow seeds in Land of the Rising Sun

Japan as a country is devoted to custom and ritual yet its rugby team play with adventure

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:00
Rugby World Cup: Nervous Japan come through in the end after finding their feet

Rugby World Cup: Nervous Japan come through in the end after finding their feet

Brave Blossoms thrill Tokyo crowd as they run out 30-10 winners over Russia

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 17:00
Rugby World Cup: The stage is set for the Brave Blossoms to deliver

Rugby World Cup: The stage is set for the Brave Blossoms to deliver

The task of the Russians is to spoil the mood of World Cup opening night in Tokyo

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 07:31
All Blacks keep New Zealand pulsing on the map of the world

All Blacks keep New Zealand pulsing on the map of the world

Hansen’s men are favourites to retain the Webb Ellis trophy for the third successive time

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 07:00
Dublin put in a champion performance to make Irish sporting history

Dublin put in a champion performance to make Irish sporting history

Jim Gavin’s football team has broken the speed of sound, and look unbeatable

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 06:00
Dublin’s keeper of the flame shines brightest on historic night

Dublin’s keeper of the flame shines brightest on historic night

Stephen Cluxton remains a man apart on night of his crowning glory

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 21:12
Keith Duggan: This is not an All-Ireland final tonight – it’s a cult

Keith Duggan: This is not an All-Ireland final tonight – it’s a cult

Dublin and Kerry have us convinced this is a rivalry, but it’s more of a Masonic lodge

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 08:00
All-Ireland final replay: James McCarthy – a central pillar of Dublin’s towering empire

All-Ireland final replay: James McCarthy – a central pillar of Dublin’s towering empire

He's quietly but inexorably become a cornerstone of Jim Gavin’s team

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 06:30
The Age of Football: The ugly side of the beautiful game

The Age of Football: The ugly side of the beautiful game

Review: David Goldblatt’s fascinating account of how football is abused by political interests

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 06:00
Has spontaneity been coached out of Dublin forwards?

Has spontaneity been coached out of Dublin forwards?

Drawn final with Kerry shows that defending champions need more out of forward line

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 06:00
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