Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.
Off the back of a trip to Chicago which ended in defeat to New Zealand last week, Ireland are back in Dublin looking to return to winning ways against Japan.
England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand all picked up wins in their opening Autumn Nations Series games. ESPN's writers weigh in on the big talking points.
South Africa prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of the Springboks' current tour of Europe and the UK after picking up an injury in the team's 61-7 win over Japan in London on Saturday.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has offered to assist Ireland's Tadhg Beirne after the lock was red carded for a dangerous tackle during New Zealand's 26-13 triumph in Chicago.
Andy Farrell bemoaned mental lapses in Ireland's defeat by New Zealand in Chicago.
Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card as Ireland's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.
Tadhg Beirne was shown an early red card as Ireland's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.
New Zealand produced a dominant second half to sink Ireland in Chicago, squaring the Windy City ledger after their loss nine years ago.
Nine years on from their first win over New Zealand, Ireland return to Chicago hoping for a repeat. Here's what you need to know.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his lineup for Saturday's test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has said captain Caelan Doris is in "great nick" ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand in Chicago.
Rich recent history, and the resumption of their staunch, dualling rivalry, sets the scene for the All Blacks and Ireland's return to Chicago this weekend.
Jack Conan says "there are no excuses" for Ireland not to perform against New Zealand in their opening match of the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.
Rugby's international heavyweights have joined forces to deliver a significant blow to the proposed breakaway league R360 by declaring any player involved will be barred from Test selection.
New Zealand produced a statement Women's World Cup victory with a 40-0 dismantling of Ireland on Saturday.
Pool play has come to a close and the quarterfinalists are locked in after three rounds of pool play at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been handed a four-match ban by World Rugby for a dangerous clean out attempt on Australian Tom Lynagh.
The British and Irish Lions failed to clinch a 3-0 series sweep against Australia in a chaotic third Test in Sydney. How did everyone rate in the series finale?
Follow with live ESPN updates as the British and Irish Lions were denied a historic series whitewash over the Wallabies.
The British and Irish Lions fell short of an historic series whitewash over the Wallabies as they suffered a 22-12 defeat in the third-and-final Test on Saturday.
The British and Irish Lions will look to wrap up a series whitewash against Australia on Saturday in Sydney. Here are all the big talking points ahead of the third Test.
