Neil Treacy

After naming his team on Thursday , Andy Farrell remarked that "some people get the first chance, some people get another chance" in Saturday's clash with Japan in Newcastle.

It's two bonus-point wins from two for Ireland in the Nations Championship as they wore down a spirited Japan in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Andy Farrell said his side's 36-20 win against Japan was "a good night at the office", although the Ireland head coach admitted he was "relieved" to escape Newcastle with a bonus-point win.

New Ireland international Bryn Ward says winning his first Ireland cap has made him hungry for even more.

From the third tier of the All-Ireland League to Test rugby, it's been a formative eight months for Billy Bohan.

While Saturday's win against Japan was stop-start and stuttering, it's unlikely Andy Farrell will be reading too deeply into what he saw in Newcastle, at least when it comes to the short term.

Sam Illo says he always believed he would be good enough to play for Ireland, even if he kept that dream quiet in the early stages of his career.

Monday morning in Auckland, a sunny but crisp winter's day in the New Zealand capital.

In his own words, last week was the "best" of Sean Jansen's life. This one could could top it.

Ireland are reporting a clean bill of health ahead of Saturday's crucial Test against New Zealand, with Rob Baloucone and Jeremy Loughman both set to be fit for the final Nations Championship game this summer.