Ireland

35 - 17

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Ireland

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Waisea Nayacalevu bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

78'

Jamison Gibson-Park comes on.

76'

Jimmy O'Brien comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adrea Cocagi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

76'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on.

75'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

75'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Cian Healy scores the try from close range.

73'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan getting some game time.

72'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Rob Herring being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom O'Toole took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Timoney goes through the gap.

65'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Ben Volavola successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Simione Kuruvoli

63'

Spellbinding play by Jiuta Wainiqolo is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

62'

Fiji sub Lee-Roy Atalifo comes onto the field.

62'

Manasa Saulo departs for Fiji.

62'

Ireland sub Cian Healy comes onto the field.

62'

Jeremy Loughman departs for Ireland.

62'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Ireland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mack Hansen touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Mack Hansen goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Craig Casey is finished off with a try.

60'

Max Deegan comes on for Ireland.

59'

Caelan Doris leaves the field.

59'

Livai Natave comes on for Fiji.

58'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

58'

Adrea Cocagi comes on for Fiji.

58'

Kalaveti Ravouvou leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Robert Baloucoune as they get over the gainline!

57'

Johnny Dyer comes on.

54'

Levani Botia comes off.

54'

Yellow Card

Api Ratuniyarawa (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

50'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Cian Prendergast getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Treadwell being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Craig Casey getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.

47'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani being replaced.

47'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Crowley getting some game time.

45'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Joey Carbery being replaced.

45'

Red Card

Albert Tuisue (Fiji) is shown the red card

45'

Fiji make a substitution with Ben Volavola coming on.

43'

Jiuta Wainiqolo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Mack Hansen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Albert Tuisue comes on.

29'

Fiji make a substitution with Teti Tela coming off.

43'

Lee-Roy Atalifo comes off.

29'

Lee-Roy Atalifo comes on.

26'

Albert Tuisue comes off.

26'

Conversion

Joey Carbery makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland is finished off by Robert Baloucoune

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert Baloucoune bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

24'

Jamison Gibson-Park played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jimmy O'Brien bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

24'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Api Ratuniyarawa getting some game time.

23'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Rotuisolia being replaced.

23'

Penalty Goal

Teti Tela adds the points for Fiji.

22'

Conversion

Joey Carbery makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Ireland allows Nick Timoney to score the try.

20'

Yellow Card

Manasa Saulo (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

18'

Conversion

Joey Carbery converts the try.

15'

Try

Nick Timoney scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Tadhg Beirne is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Vinaya Habosi took full advantage.

11'

Garry Ringrose comes on.

Robbie Henshaw comes off.

Conversion

Teti Tela has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Kalaveti Ravouvou

Waisea Nayacalevu sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Vinaya Habosi goes through the gap.

Teti Tela steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Mack Hansen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland v Fiji 
  
 Sat 12th November 2022, 05:00am PST 
  
 Aviva Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

35 - 17

75'

Healy

33 - 17

73'

Volavola

63'

28 - 17

Kuruvoli

63'

28 - 15

Crowley

28 - 10

61'

Hansen

26 - 10

60'

Ratuniyarawa

50'

21 - 10

Tuisue

45'

21 - 10

Half Time

Carbery

21 - 10

25'

Baloucoune

19 - 10

24'

Tela

22'

14 - 10

Carbery

14 - 7

21'

Timoney

12 - 7

20'

Saulo

18'

7 - 7

Carbery

7 - 7

15'

Timoney

5 - 7

14'

Tela

0 - 7

Ravouvou

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland

Fiji

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Defence Profile

Ireland

Fiji

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

47%

3-6 secs

22%

30%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Ireland vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 12th November 2022 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Ireland won the last encounter but Ireland are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Ireland sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Fiji holds 9.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Fiji in position 9 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.

Ireland vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Ireland vs Fiji will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.