Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

'I'm not sure if we need Sam Prendergast to start a Test match as physically daunting as this one...Fijian physicality is something that might do more harm than good'

Farrell has frustrations but not with either debutant

While Ireland have issues to work out before the end of the Autumn Nations Series, Jonny Holland was impressed by the performances of Irish debutants Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast against Argentina.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Thomas Clarkson was not in Andy Farrell's original squad but made his debut on Friday night

Clarkson delighted with crazy, surreal Ireland bow

Thomas Clarkson says making his Ireland debut against Argentina was "crazy" and "surreal".

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Clarkson delighted with crazy, surreal Ireland bow

Thomas Clarkson says making his Ireland debut against Argentina was "crazy" and "surreal".

Rugby • 19 Nov 24

Farrell to figure out Fiji plan after Irish body count

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says he will give considered thought to selection for next weekend's meeting with Fiji, who have already beaten Wales in the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy says Ireland know the areas they need to work on

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

'Coaches will be on our backs big time' - McCarthy

Joe McCarthy says the win over Argentina won't excuse Ireland's players from the coaches' ire when they sit down to review the game this week.

Rugby • 17 Nov 24

Semi Radradra's yellow card was upgraded to red following a bunker review

Fiji winger Radradra to miss Ireland clash

Fiji winger Semi Radradra will miss this month's internationals against Spain and Ireland after being handed a three-week ban on Tuesday for his red card in Sunday's 24-19 win over Wales.

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

Ireland last hosted the All Blacks in 2021

All Blacks blockbuster kicks off exciting autumn run

Ireland's Autumn Nations Series kicks off with the visit of the All Blacks.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

All Blacks blockbuster kicks off exciting autumn run

Ireland's Autumn Nations Series kicks off with the visit of the All Blacks.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

Scotland's centre Huw Jones dives to score a try

Scotland ease to victory over Fiji at Murrayfield

Darcy Graham notched four times to briefly move joint top of Scotland's all-time try-scoring list, only for his fellow Edinburgh wing Duhan van der Merwe to climb back ahead of him with a late touchdown of his own in a comfortable 57-17 victory over Fiji at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 02 Nov 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for the series

Doris captain as Ireland include two uncapped players

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for their upcoming Autumn Nations Series, while head coach Andy Farrell has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad.

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

Springboks hammer Portugal, All Blacks beat Fiji

Winger Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick of tries as South Africa overwhelmed a gutsy but outgunned Portugal, while New Zealand had a big win over Fiji.

Rugby • 20 Jul 24

England hold nerve to edge out gallant Fiji

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji as the Pacific Islanders threatened a huge upset but were ultimately beaten by more experienced opponents.

Rugby • 17 Oct 23

Jonny May of England is tackled by Josua Tuisova and Levani Botia of Fiji

RWC quarter-final recap: England 30-24 Fiji

Ireland, Scotland and Wales are all on their way home. England are the only 'local' lads left! They took on Fiji in the quarter-final in Marseille...

Rugby • 15 Oct 23

Botia played in all four of Fiji's pool games

Life as a prison guard gives Fiji's Botia perspective

Fiji star Levani Botia recalls his days as a prison officer if he ever feels that life on the rugby field is becoming tough.

Rugby • 12 Oct 23

Mack Hansen (right) is congratulated after scoring Ireland's fourth try

Ireland labour to uninspiring win over 14-man Fiji

Ireland extended their winning streak at home to 11 games with a 35-17 victory over 14-man Fiji but there were few other positives for Andy Farrell to take from an error-strewn contest.

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 35-17 Fiji - recap

Look back on our minute-by-minute coverage of Ireland's five-try win against Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series

Rugby • 12 Nov 22

Easterby says Ireland won't be taking Fiji lightly this weekend

Easterby dismisses Cotter's 'training session' remark

Ireland insist they will afford Fiji the same respect as South Africa and Australia following provocative comments from rival coach Vern Cotter.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Vern Cotter belieevs Ireland's focus is on Australia next week

Cotter: Ireland treating Fiji as 'training session'

Fiji boss Vern Cotter has suggested Saturday's Test match in Dublin is nothing more than a "training session" to hosts Ireland due to their focus being on greater challenges.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Joey Carbery starts at out-half against Fiji

Ireland v Fiji: All you need to know

Kick-off time, team news, TV and radio coverage details for Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and Fiji at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Nov 22

Loughman to make Ireland debut as Farrell rings changes

Jeremy Loughman will make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to his starting line-up.

Rugby • 10 Nov 22

Conan played 12 minutes off the bench in last week's 19-16 win against South Africa

Jack Conan hoping for a chance to shine against Fiji

Jack Conan is hoping he can get a "stop-start" season up and running this weekend, as Ireland welcome Fiji to the Aviva Stadium for the second of their Bank of Ireland Nations Series games.

Rugby • 09 Nov 22