Time to get behind Japan after Ireland left face down in a bowl of ramen

Mary Hannigan gets some help rucking her way through rugby’s myriad of puzzling lingo

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Investment will create more than 1,500 new jobs and 1,000 beds at 10 sites in Munster

BlackBee has spent €39 million on nursing homes recently, including in Cork and Clare

Tom Ryan: GAA were ‘uncomfortable’ bending the rules and so have decided to change them

Irish rugby coach, Joe Schmidt made an honorary Corkman for his contribution

The crowd got louder and fiercer as a thunderous encounter unfolded at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Anderson’s famous stance well remembered

All Star racks up 2-6 for Dublin champions in trouble-free progress to Leinster semi-finals

The Meath champions progress in the Leinster championship after 10 point win

Referee gets Garda escort after Meath denied free and chance to equalise in extra time

Meath can secure their status with victory in rescheduled game against relegated Louth

Meath blown away in first half as Cavan go top of Division Two

Longford, Meath and Westmeath win to secure their semi-final spots next weekend

Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony

Patrick McBrearty’s late point seals tight encounter against Meath in Navan

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Cian O'Neill's side were far superior, with their full-forward line scoring 2-9 from play.

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Warren Gatland’s task this week is far from easy but it still represents calm before storm

Division One remains a real prospect for Royals after Pairc Tailteann thrashing

Meath come back from nine points down to take a share of the spoils at Pairc Ui Rinn

Allianz Football League weekend previews:

Outhalf has completed just one match for Ireland and Leinster this season and five in the last 12 months

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

Experimental side will continue in O’Byrne Cup competion after Wexford battle

Muhammad Ali, Adrian Doherty, Paul O’Connell, others make up 2016’s best reads

Jerry Holland had been on Ireland’s hugely controversial tour of apartheid South Africa

Sporting fraternity across country in shock at untimely death of head coach in Paris

Friends and colleagues clearly felt blessed to have known the Munster rugby great

Kiernan, Saunders and Kennedy – sons of the fathers answer Ireland’s call

Winners move on to a Leinster semi-final against champions Dublin with a comfortable win

Dropped passes, knock ons and poor kicking were the highlights, France will be different

It’s our chance to savour George’s long goodbye but when Bowe scores – be cool

BOD’s sad farewell added to the emotional wreckage produced by this close-fought game

Grand Slam denying defeat in 1982 epitomises Ireland’s problems in Paris

Record Heineken Cup points scorer says he would love to coach Munster some day