Rugby: Ireland 'flattered' as they beat Japan to stretch win streak

Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six

NEWCASTLE: A new-look Ireland ground out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their wi

‘I’m more relieved than anything, the scoreline flattered us’ — Ireland Andy Farrell pleased with gritty win over Japan

‘I’m more relieved than anything, the scoreline flattered us’ — Ireland Andy Farrell pleased with gritty win over Japan

Ireland flattered by winning margin - Farrell

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits he is "more relieved than anything" after his side battle through a scrappy performance to beat a spirited

Ireland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship

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 Champion

Much-changed Ireland beat Japan in Nations Championship as debutants impress

A much-changed Ireland side overcame Japan 36-20 to make it two wins from two in the Nations Championship.