Saturday sport: Ireland lead Japan at the half, Man United lead Spurs
It is Ireland 22 Japan 10 in their Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium.
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Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune start as Ireland make six changes for Italy clash
Ulster duo Cormac Izuchukwu and Robert Baloucoune have been named to start for Ireland against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes.
Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile during Thursday evening’s defeat to France.
Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.
Six Nations team news: Brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast to both start against France
Jeremy Loughman, Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale will all start for Ireland against France in Thursday’s Guinness Men's Six Nations opener in Paris (8.10pm Irish time) as Andy Farrell mixes selection at the outset of the 2026 championship.
Mack Hansen returns from injury as Ireland make nine changes for Australia clash
Mack Hansen has been named to start at fullback for Ireland against Australia as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to the team that defeated Japan.
Mack Hansen and Darragh Murray added to Ireland squad ahead of Australia clash
Connacht duo Mack Hansen and Darragh Murray have been added to the Ireland squad ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia on Saturday.
'Roy of the Rovers' Farrell to get Ireland debut aged 32
DUBLIN :Resurgent Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his Ireland debut against Japan on Saturday, six years after his only other unsuccessful call-up to the national squad in what coach Andy Farrell described as a "Roy of the Rovers" journey.