International rugby returns to the Hunter

Nations Champs: Japan v Ireland - All you need to know

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

International rugby returns to the Hunter

International rugby returns to the Hunter tomorrow night as Ireland and Japan go head to head in the Nations Championship. Both sides are fresh from victory in round one – and are looking to keep their mauls rolling in Newcastle.

Revamped Ireland wary of ‘bang in form’ Japan

The two sides clash on neutral territory at the beachside town of Newcastle, north of Sydney, in round two of the Nations Championship with both of them on a high.

The line-breaking Japan skipper who could cause Ireland problems

Brave Blossoms second row Warner Dearns is a big threat to Ireland.