# Japan

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# Entertainers

Farrell's Ireland get over the line in battle against thrilling Japan

The home side scored five tries against the exciting and ambitious visitors.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 2:53 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Japan, Vodafone Summer Series

Ireland defeated Japan by eight points at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 12:51 PM

# Atami

Two bodies found after mudslide sweeps away houses in central Japan

Heavy rain has been lashing across Japan since earlier this week.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 11:22 AM

# Test

Farrell's strong Ireland XV underlines threat posed by exciting Japan

Memories from the 2019 World Cup remain very fresh.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Team news

Ryan captains Ireland as Carbery makes long-awaited return against Japan

Gavin Coombes is set for his debut off the bench on Saturday.

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Jul 1st 2021, 4:04 PM

# speed

Ulster's athletic 'hybrid' Timoney earns Ireland shot with determined progress

The 25-year-old moved to Ulster in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since.

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Jun 29th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Update

Ireland confirm injury for Ryan as Lowry stays with Farrell's squad

The second row hasn’t officially been ruled out of this weekend’s clash with Japan.

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Jun 28th 2021, 12:16 PM

# awj

Lions look past 'huge loss' of Jones as they set off for South Africa

Out-half Dan Biggar enjoyed playing with the Irish centre pairing of Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw.

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Jun 27th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Shock

'I still don't have my head around it' - Murray honoured to be Lions captain

The 32-year-old said Alun Wyn Jones offered him a few words of advice last night.

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Jun 27th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Changes

Murray the biggest winner from a tumultuous day for Gatland's Lions

Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric were ruled out of the tour.

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Jun 27th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Up and Running

Irishmen to the fore as Lions win but captain Alun Wyn Jones' tour is over

Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, and Bundee Aki were among the standout performers.

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Jun 26th 2021, 4:58 PM

# Audition Time

Furlong and Henshaw are nailed on Test starters - rest of Irish have to prove themselves

Today’s game provides an opportunity for outsiders like Bundee Aki and Jack Conan to sneak into the Test reckoning.

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Jun 26th 2021, 6:30 AM

# trolls

Lions wing Van Der Merwe blocks out social media messages questioning his place

The South Africa-born Scotland wing says the messages also motivate him.

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Jun 25th 2021, 4:25 PM

# experience

Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt

The Wexford man was a Test starter last time around in 2017.

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Jun 25th 2021, 3:31 PM

# on fire

Munster star Gavin Coombes primed to take his chance with Ireland

‘I would have always backed myself, I knew what I could do.’

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Jun 25th 2021, 6:00 AM

# blade

'I don’t think it came naturally to me... that’s why I’ve had to work so hard'

Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade has earned his Ireland call-up with some superb form.

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Jun 24th 2021, 4:15 PM

# brave blossoms

Japan name one debutant among team of World Cup stars to face the Lions

Jamie Joseph’s men haven’t played a Test since 2019.

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Jun 24th 2021, 2:08 PM

# Tighthead

Tadhg Furlong promoted to Lions starting XV after injury to Fagerson

The Scotland prop has been ruled out of Saturday’s game due to a back spasm.

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Jun 24th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Highlander

'I was more nervous about the haka than the game... It was a huge honour'

Japan star Kazuki Himeno is back on international duty after a season in New Zealand.

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Jun 24th 2021, 6:00 AM

# brave blossoms

World Cup star Matsushima set for 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' against Lions

The Clermont flyer is hoping Japan can pick up where they left off in 2019.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# First Step

Irish influence will be strong as Lions get their 2021 campaign underway

Warren Gatland insists he has no preconceived ideas about his Test team.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Key Man

'Robbie has developed into an absolute world-class midfielder' - Gatland

The Lions boss also said he views Tadhg Beirne as a back row for the tour of South Africa.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 2:17 PM

# Team news

Gatland includes six Irish players in Lions' starting XV against Japan

Henshaw, Aki, Murray, Beirne, Henderson, and Conan all get a start.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 11:14 AM

# Motivation

'I do everything I can to provide for my family and put them first' - Aki

The Connacht and Ireland centre is hoping to make an impression this Saturday against Japan.

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Jun 21st 2021, 10:00 PM

# Pilot Events

Fans to make long-awaited Aviva Stadium return for Ireland's summer Tests

A combined total of 9,000 spectators will attend next month’s games against Japan and USA.

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Jun 21st 2021, 5:07 PM

# fresh faces

Saracens players and Russell land as Kelleher continues to impress the Lions

The 23-year-old Ireland hooker will remain with the Lions in Jersey this week.

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Jun 21st 2021, 1:59 PM

# sapporo

Four hurt and flights disrupted as bear goes on the rampage in Japanese city

The bear broke into an army base and an airport before being shot by hunters.

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Jun 18th 2021, 3:51 PM

# 2021 Games

Japan extends state of emergency until 20 June - just one month before Olympics start date

‘The situation continues to be uncertain,’ says Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

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May 28th 2021, 11:37 AM

# Scouting

Farrell watching closely as Irish provinces head into final weeks of season

Ireland will take on Japan and the US in Dublin in July.

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May 24th 2021, 5:49 PM

# Wave Goodbye

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett ends Japan stint empty-handed

The 29-year-old will now join Super Rugby’s Blues on a two-year contract.

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May 23rd 2021, 2:12 PM

# On the box

Lions' meeting with Japan to be shown live on free-to-air television

Channel 4 are showing the game from Murrayfield, and will have highlights from the rest of the tour.

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May 12th 2021, 2:37 PM

# Change of Plans

Ireland set for July internationals with Japan and USA

A planned tour of Fiji was cancelled owing to a pandemic lockdown on the Pacific Island.

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May 10th 2021, 10:24 AM

# Radioactive

Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean

The move is fiercely opposed by local fishermen and residents.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:59 AM

# Coronavirus

Covid-19 patient in Japan receives world’s first lung transplant from living donors

The recipient is recovering after the nearly 11-hour operation.

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Apr 9th 2021, 6:55 AM

# Tokyo

Olympic torch relay banned from public roads across Japan's Osaka region

Olympic officials are battling the logical issues tied to a new surge in cases.

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Apr 7th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Goal Crazy

7 goals for Netherlands, 8 for Belgium and 14 for Japan in big World Cup qualifier wins

There was some one-sided victories in tonight’s qualifiers.

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Mar 30th 2021, 10:16 PM

# Tokyo

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake felt in Japanese capital

A tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan’s north-east coast.

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Mar 20th 2021, 10:14 AM

# new precedent

Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional by court

The country’s refusal to issue spouse visas to partners of same-sex couples legally married overseas has been a growing problem.

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Mar 17th 2021, 7:46 AM

# Fukushima

Japan marks 10th anniversary of quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster at Fukushima

More than 18,000 people died and nearly half a million were displaced.

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Mar 11th 2021, 10:11 PM

# Memorial

Japan falls silent to mark decade since tsunami disaster

A minute’s silence was observed across the country at 2.46 pm local time, the precise moment a 9.0 magnitude quake hit.

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Mar 11th 2021, 7:07 AM