16 mins ago Six Nations Irish test will prove whether Welsh upturn is a permanent or temporary affair
There were seeds of promise in Wales' stern examination of Scotland's credentials but they now have to back it up in Dublin
Ireland face off against Canada in Internationals on Sat 12th November 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:15. In South Africa it’s at 21:15 SAST, 08:15 NZST in New Zealand, 06:15 AEST in Australia and 11:15 EST in the US.
Ireland won the last encounter but Ireland are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture, Ireland sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada holds 25.
The two sides are separated by 22 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Canada in position 25 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Ireland vs Canada will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Ireland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but James Tracy picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
A wonderful passing move by Ireland is finished off by Tiernan O'Halloran.
Paddy Jackson converts the try.
Kieran Marmion scores the try from close range.
Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.
Ireland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ultan Dillane touching down.
The Canada supporters go wild as Gordon McRorie successfully kicks the conversion.
A bit of individual brilliance by Matt Evans leads to a try for Canada.
The touch judges raise their flags as Paddy Jackson kicks the conversion.
Paddy Jackson adds the two points for Ireland.
A stunning solo try from Tiernan O'Halloran.
Gordon McRorie does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
The Canada pack has powered over for Taylor Paris to score the try.
Gordon McRorie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
DTH Van Der Merwe intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Canada.
Paddy Jackson converts the try.
A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Luke Marshall.
Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Keith Earls.