Rugby: Japan lose to Ireland 41-10 in 2nd match of European tour

Japan gave a credible first-half performance but faded after the break in a 41-10 loss to Ireland in Saturday's rugby test match in Dublin.An early penalty followed by converted tries from Jack Crowley and Nick Timoney put the world No. 3 hosts ahead 17-0 before Eddie Jones' touring side began to make an impression with their fast-paced attacking rugby.The 13th-ranked visitors' enterprising play eventually paid off with hooker Kenji Sato dotting down in the 37th minute at Aviva Stadium.Flyhalf Lee Seung Sin added the extras and slotted a penalty after the halftime siren to reduce Japan's de…READ FULL ARTICLE