Ireland overcome sluggish start to beat Japan at the Aviva
Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.
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Scotland skipper challenges team to show self-belief against All Blacks
EDINBURGH :Scotland need to believe they can upset New Zealand for the first time in more than a century of matches if they are to stand any chance on Saturday at Murrayfield, captain Sione Tuipulotu said on Friday.
Rees-Zammit returns for Wales but only on the bench
CARDIFF :Wales have put returning wing Louis Rees-Zammit on the bench for Sunday’s test against Argentina but given prop forward Rhys Carre a first start in more than two years as new coach Steve Tandy named his first side on Friday.
Tadhg Beirne ‘over the moon’ to face Japan after anxious wait for Ireland star
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Tadhg Beirne is “over the moon” to be facing Japan after enduring the uncertainty of a disciplinary process and requiring stitches in a head wound.
Priestman savouring coaching return after drone scandal
Bev Priestman is excited about returning to coaching on Saturday with Wellington Phoenix and drawing a line under a spying scandal that saw her sacked as Canada manager.
Wales team announcement LIVE as Steve Tandy names XV to face Argentina
Steve Tandy will announce his first Wales team this morning to face Argentina in their autumn international opener on Sunday.
Steyn returns as Scotland seek first win against New Zealand
Scotland's Kyle Steyn will start on the wing against New Zealand in their Autumn International series fixture on Saturday as they celebrate 100 years of playing at Murrayfield and seek a first-ever win over the All Blacks.
Sailing-Dalin and Mettraux crowned in night of champions
World Sailing has crowned two offshore sailing stars as its top achievers, with French cancer survivor Charlie Dalin and Swiss record-breaker Justine Mettraux taking the prestigious Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards in Ireland's Dun Laoghaire.