Sean Jansen marks his international debut with a try as a much-changed Ireland wore Japan to make it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship.

Andy Farrell's Ireland lead the early running in the Nations Championship after an impressive opening win in Sydney against Australia last weekend. That came as France and England were losing to the All Blacks and South Africa,

It's week two of the 2026 Nations Championship, and we're getting another stack of northern vs. southern hemisphere fixtures. Both Japan and Ireland scored wins last week and will

Ireland Rugby Live Fans in the United States can watch Japan vs. Ireland live for free on RugbyPass TV and the World Rugby YouTube page. The match kicks off at 6:10 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 11.

Rotated Ireland overcome spirited Japan side as Sean Jansen shines on debut - Japan 20-36 Ireland: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made nine changes from their narrow win over Australia

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Ireland secured a bonus point in a grinding 36-20 win over Japan on Saturday to make it back-to-back victories to start the Nations Championship following the come-from-behind 33-31 thriller against Australia.

Japan were on a warning. Era is caught offside and he’ll end his night in the bin. 75 mins: That’s where Ireland are missing the pace of a Baloucoune or Tommy O’Brien. Osborne finds space with a clever kick in behind but Japan are able to turn on their heels and get back to deal with the threat.

ANDY FARRELL admitted he was ‘relieved’ after Ireland survived a scare to beat Japan in the Nations Championship. Ireland claimed a 36-20 bonus-point win in Newcastle, but Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to his starting side to face Japan in a Nations Championship match on Saturday, with Tadhg Beirne set to captain the team for the first time

Ireland take on Japan in Newcastle, Australia in the second of their Nations Championship summer fixtures. Find out all you need to know here.