Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Stuart McCloskey and Joey Carbery hit it off at training

Five talking points ahead of Ireland v Fiji

Will Rob Kearney's full-back position come under threat? Can the new half-back pairing build up a better understanding? Will there be enough brawn to match the ballast in midfield?

Rugby • 17 Nov 17

Joey Carbery in action during Saturday's Aviva Stadium defeat of the Springboks

'Joey is a special talent' - Richie Murphy

Joey Carbery is blossoming into a "special" attacking threat for Ireland, according to skills coach Richie Murphy.

Rugby • 14 Nov 17

Inspirational McKinley kicks penalty in Italy debut

Ian McKinley completed a remarkable journey to Test rugby with a substitute appearance - and crucial penalty - in Italy's 19-10 defeat of Fiji on Saturday.

Rugby • 11 Nov 17

Fiji are through to the 2019 World Cup finals

Fiji book their 2019 World Cup place

Fiji have secured their spot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby • 08 Jul 17

Ben Volavola bagged the majority of Fiji's points

Ill-disciplined Scotland are punished by Fiji

Scotland's mission to finish their summer tour unbeaten failed as they lost 27-22 to Fiji in Suva.

Rugby • 24 Jun 17

Jackman: Islanders face exploitation in France

Bernard Jackman believes Polynesian players are experiencing huge exploitation in the lower rungs of French rugby.

Rugby • 15 Dec 16

Semesa Rokoduguni runs in to score England's third try

Free-flowing England run riot against Fiji

England scored nine tries in a record 58-15 victory over an out-gunned Fiji on Saturday, taking Eddie Jones' winning run to 11 matches.

Rugby • 19 Nov 16

Nathan Hughes admits that money was a factor is his international switch

Money was a factor in Hughes England switch

Fiji-born forward Nathan Hughes has admitted that the financial benefits of representing England played an important factor in the decision to pledge allegiance to his adopted nation.

Rugby • 15 Nov 16

Fiji crush Great Britain for Rugby Sevens gold

Fiji were crowned the first men's rugby sevens Olympic champions after crushing Britain 43-7 in the final of the inaugural tournament, giving the Pacific island nation its first Games medal.

Rugby • 12 Aug 16

Osea Kolinisau scored a fine try for Fiji

Fiji dump All Blacks out of rugby sevens

New Zealand have crashed out of the Olympic men's rugby seven's after suffering a 12-7 quarter-final defeat to Fiji.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 16

Kingspan to host Baa-Baas v Fiji international

Kingspan Stadium in Belfast will host an international fixture between the Barbarians and Fiji on Friday 11 November.

Rugby • 05 May 16

Jonny Wilkinson has led the tributes to Seru Rabeni who died at the age of 37

Tributes pour in for Fijian star Seru Rabeni (37)

Former All Black Joe Rokocoko has described Seru Rabeni as a "great warrior" after the former Fijian and Leicester star died at the age of 37

Rugby • 15 Mar 16

Australia had to work hard for their win after a spirited Fiji performance in the second half

Australia open with World Cup win against Fiji

Australia got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to an winning start with a 28-13 win against Fiji on Wednesday but they will be frustrated they could not claim a fourth-try bonus point after dominating most of the match.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 15

Youngs insists England are planning to explode out of the blocks

Youngs insists England 'ready to go' for Fiji

Ben Youngs insists England are "ready to go" as they prepare to expect the unexpected in Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham.

Rugby • 16 Sep 15

Fiji use Twickenham sounds in preparation

Fiji have prepared for the atmosphere at Twickenham in Friday's World Cup opener by training to the sound of England fans in full voice.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Sep 15

Jonny May scores a try for England against Ireland

England name unchanged side for WC opener

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham.

Rugby • 14 Sep 15

Jamie Roberts bursts through the challenge of Api Ratuniyarawa

Wales labour to victory over Fiji

Wales claimed an expected Millennium Stadium victory over Fiji - but there was little for a 61,000 crowd to enthuse about.

Rugby • 15 Nov 14

Teddy Thomas scored a hat-trick of tries

France trounce Fiji ahead of tougher tests

Winger Teddy Thomas scored a hat-trick on his international debut to help France overwhelm Fiji, the hosts running in five tries to restore confidence ahead of a sterner test against Australia.

Rugby • 08 Nov 14

Sebastien Tillous-Borde last played for France in 2009

France name yet another halfback pairing

France manager Philippe Saint-Andre is continuing his experiments with yet another halfback pairing as France take on Fiji in the first of three November tests on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Nov 14

Ireland U20s beat Fiji to earn JWC semi-final spot

Ireland Under-20s will face England in the semi-finals of the Junior World Cup after beating Fiji 38-0.

Rugby • 10 Jun 14

Nemani Nadolo (R), in action here in the Pacific Nations Cup in June 2013, was the Fijian hero against Italy

Nadolo fires Fiji to win over Italy

Fiji triumphed in their one-off Test against Italy in Suva as Nemani Nadolo scored 15 points in a 25-14 victory.

Rugby • 07 Jun 14

Darius Boyd of Australia scores a try through the tackle of Aaron Groom and Apisai Koroisau of Fiji

Aussies demolish Fiji in World Cup semi-final

Australia are in the World Cup final after the Kangaroos brushed past Fiji to a record a 64-0 win at Wembley in London.

Rugby • 23 Nov 13

Fiji's Metuisela Talebula is halted by Italy flanker Alessandro Zanni

Italy overcome strong Fiji challenge

Sergio Parisse was among the try scorers on his 100th international appearance in Italy's 37-31 win over an abrasive Fiji side who had five players sin-binned.

Rugby • 16 Nov 13

Fiji's Ashton Sims and Aaron Groom tackle Eamon O’Carroll of Ireland

Aston insists Ireland can step up to England test

Ireland coach Mark Aston insists his side can improve on their opening World Cup defeat by Fiji and challenge England in their Rugby League World Cup clash at Huddersfield on Saturday.

Rugby • 29 Oct 13

Fiji's Kevin Naiqama is tackled by Ben Currie and Rory Kostjayn

Fiji scalp Ireland in Rugby League World Cup

Ireland’s Rugby League World Cup got off to the worst possible start with a 32-14 defeat to Fiji in Rochdale.

Rugby • 29 Oct 13