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Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness

Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness
Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32
Japan and Sweden share points to book places in last 32 of World Cup

Japan and Sweden share points to book places in last 32 of World Cup

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

The point sends Japan through in second place behind the Netherlands, with Sweden top of the third-place teams, dealing another blow to Scotland’s hopes of reaching the last 32.
Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match

Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda shines in World Cup's 1,000th match
James Lowe linked with move to Japan after announcing departure from Leinster

James Lowe linked with move to Japan after announcing departure from Leinster

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

In a post on Instagram, the 33-year-old - who moved to Leinster from his native New Zealand in 2017 - said the decision came with a "heavy heart", also saying that "not everyone gets their fairytale ending".
England suffer defeat to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad

England suffer defeat to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal at Wembley.
Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

Japan strike late to beat Scotland at Hampden

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Junya Ito shot past keeper Angus Gunn in the 84th minute to break the deadlock.
Argentina to bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup as part of South American tournament

Argentina to bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup as part of South American tournament

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin is visiting the home of the Pumas to assess their feasibility as hosts for the event that will take place after Australia 2027 and USA 2031.
Johnny Sexton: Ireland keen to move on quickly from New Zealand disappointment

Johnny Sexton: Ireland keen to move on quickly from New Zealand disappointment

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Ireland will attempt to bounce back on Saturday when Japan visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Rhasidat Adeleke to miss World Athletics Championships due to injury

Rhasidat Adeleke to miss World Athletics Championships due to injury

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Adeleke had qualified for next month’s World Championships in Tokyo in both the 200m and 400m.
Woman died after suffering allergic reaction from cup of coffee in Japan, inquest told

Woman died after suffering allergic reaction from cup of coffee in Japan, inquest told

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Aika Doheny (24) died at St James’s Hospital in Dublin on October 20th, 2022, a day after she had been transported back to Ireland by air ambulance
Protest at Danish embassy in Dublin calling for anti-whaling activist’s release

Protest at Danish embassy in Dublin calling for anti-whaling activist’s release

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Paul Watson was arrested in Greenland on Sunday when his ship docked in Nuuk after an arrest warrant was issued by Japan.
Baseball star’s interpreter ‘stole millions to cover gambling debts’

Baseball star’s interpreter ‘stole millions to cover gambling debts’

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara abused Shohei Ohtani’s trust and exploited the language barrier to plunder a bank account, prosecutors said.

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