{"id":269074,"date":"2025-11-07T15:46:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/269074\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:46:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:46:09","slug":"ireland-rugby-vs-japan-kickoff-time-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/269074\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland Rugby vs. Japan Kickoff Time, Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/articles\/14713191-ireland-selection-shake-up-the-23-we-want-to-see-face-japan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ireland returns home to Aviva Stadium <\/a>in Dublin to open its Quilter Nations Series campaign with a clash against Japan on Nov. 8.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Andy Farrell\u2019s squad features a blend of experience and new opportunity, as Caelan Doris captains the side after making his comeback from injury in Chicago last week against the All Blacks.<\/p>\n<p>Farrell has rewarded form and consistency across the lineup, handing a Test debut to Munster\u2019s Tom Farrell, who starts at center alongside Robbie Henshaw. The back three of Jamie Osborne, Tommy O\u2019Brien, and Jacob Stockdale bring balance and pace, while Craig Casey and Jack Crowley form an all-Munster half-back pairing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the pack, Andrew Porter, R\u00f3nan Kelleher, and Thomas Clarkson make up the front row, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne anchoring the second row. Ryan Baird, Nick Timoney, and captain Doris round out a dynamic back row.<\/p>\n<p>Japan arrives in Dublin aiming to disrupt Ireland\u2019s rhythm with its high-tempo, offload-heavy attack. The Brave Blossoms\u2019 forward unit, featuring Warner Dearns and Ben Gunter, will test Ireland\u2019s set piece, while the backline built around halfbacks Naoto Saito and Seungsin Lee provides creativity and speed. Saturday\u2019s meeting promises a sharp, technical contest between two ambitious sides looking to sharpen form ahead of next year\u2019s international calendar.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Ireland vs. Japan Rugby<\/p>\n<p>Ireland vs. Japan kicks off Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:40 a.m. ETat Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match will stream live in the United States on Peacock.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland Lineup vs. Japan<\/p>\n<p>Starting XV:<\/p>\n<p>Andrew PorterR\u00f3nan KelleherThomas ClarksonJames RyanTadhg BeirneRyan BairdNick TimoneyCaelan Doris (captain)Craig CaseyJack CrowleyJacob StockdaleRobbie HenshawTom FarrellTommy O\u2019BrienJamie Osborne<\/p>\n<p>Replacements:<\/p>\n<p>16. Gus McCarthy17. Paddy McCarthy18. Finlay Bealham19. Cian Prendergast20. Jack Conan21. Caolin Blade22. Sam Prendergast23. Jimmy O\u2019BrienJapan Lineup vs. Ireland<\/p>\n<p>Starting XV:<\/p>\n<p>Kenta KobayashiKenji SatoShuhei TakeuchiEpineri UluivitiWarner DearnsBen GunterKanji ShimokawaFaulua MakisiNaoto SaitoSeungsin LeeTomoki OsadaCharlie LawrenceDylan RileyKippei IshidaYoshitaka Yazaki<\/p>\n<p>Replacements:<\/p>\n<p>16. Shodai Hirao17. Ryosuke Iwaihara18. Keijiro Tamefusa19. Jack Cornelsen20. Michael Leitch21. Shinobu Fujiwara22. Shinya Komura23. Yuya HiroseSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription<\/p>\n<p>Stream every United Rugby Championship, Gallagher PREM Rugby, Top 14 and , Investec Champions Cup clash, and more live and on demand with a FloRugby annual subscription.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch England A Vs. All Blacks XV<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/live\/213705\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fans in the United States can stream England A vs All Blacks XV live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with full match replays and highlights available on demand.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>UK: TNT SportsUSA: PeacockIreland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) \/ Virgin Media (Ireland Games)Wales: S4CSouth Africa: SuperSportAustralia: Stan SportNew Zealand: Sky Sport NZAutumn Nations 2025 Schedule &amp; Autumn Internationals 2025 Schedule<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 8<\/p>\n<p>7 a.m. ET \u2013 Georgia vs. USA \u2013 Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)7:40 a.m. ET \u2013 Ireland vs. Japan \u2013 Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 Scotland vs. New Zealand \u2013 Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET \u2013 Italy vs. Australia \u2013 Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET \u2013 England vs. Fiji \u2013 Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET \u2013 France vs. South Africa \u2013 Stade de France (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Colombia vs. Mexico \u2013 Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Romania vs. Canada \u2013 Stadionul Na\u021bional Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Portugal vs. Uruguay \u2013 Est\u00e1dio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Nov. 9<\/p>\n<p>10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 Wales vs Argentina \u2013 Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 15<\/p>\n<p>7 a.m. ET \u2013 Georgia vs. Canada \u2013 Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)7:40 a.m. ET \u2013 Italy vs. South Africa \u2013 Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Romania vs. USA \u2013 Stadionul Na\u021bional Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 England vs. New Zealand \u2013 Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)12:40 p.m. ET \u2013 Wales vs. Japan \u2013 Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET \u2013 France vs. Fiji \u2013 Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET \u2013 Ireland vs. Australia \u2013 Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Portugal vs. Hong Kong China \u2013 Est\u00e1dio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Nov. 16<\/p>\n<p>10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 Scotland vs. Argentina \u2013 Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 22<\/p>\n<p>7 a.m. ET \u2013 Georgia vs. Japan \u2013 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 Wales vs. New Zealand \u2013 Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)11 a.m. ET \u2013 Spain vs. Fiji \u2013 Estadio Ciudad de M\u00e1laga (Autumn International)12:40 p.m. ET \u2013 Ireland vs. South Africa \u2013 Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET \u2013 Italy vs. Chile \u2013 Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)3:10 p.m. ET \u2013 France vs. Australia \u2013 Stade de France (Autumn Nations)10 a.m. ET \u2013 Romania vs. Uruguay \u2013 Stadionul Na\u021bional Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)11 a.m. ET \u2013 Portugal vs. Canada \u2013 Est\u00e1dio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Nov. 23<\/p>\n<p>8:40 a.m. ET \u2013 Scotland vs. Tonga \u2013 Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)11:10 a.m. ET \u2013 England vs. Argentina \u2013 Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Nov. 29<\/p>\n<p>10:10 a.m. ET \u2013 Wales vs. South Africa \u2013 Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world\u2019s biggest club competitions and the game\u2019s top players.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ireland returns home to Aviva Stadium in Dublin to open its Quilter Nations Series campaign with a clash&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":269075,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,760,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-269074","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rugby","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-rugby","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269074"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269074\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/269075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}