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59 - 16

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Tonga

Ireland vs Tonga

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

81'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

81'

Try

Ireland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rob Herring picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mack Hansen bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

77'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Fine Inisi getting some game time.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Kata being replaced.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea getting some game time.

70'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Leva Fifita being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Bundee Aki

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Bundee Aki took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming on.

67'

Tonga make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Bundee Aki

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Bundee Aki goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Ross Byrne is finished off with a try.

62'

Joe Apikotoa comes on for Tonga.

59'

Ben Tameifuna leaves the field.

59'

Sione Vailanu comes on for Tonga.

59'

Vaea Fifita leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ross Byrne kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop James Lowe from scoring as they record the try for Ireland.

58'

Craig Casey played a key part in that try.

58'

Craig Casey comes on for Ireland.

55'

Conor Murray leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Vaea Fifita as they get over the gainline!

52'

Ryan Baird comes on.

52'

Caelan Doris comes off.

52'

Solomone Funaki comes on.

51'

Tanginoa Halaifonua comes off.

51'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli getting some game time.

49'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Paula Ngauamo being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Garry Ringrose being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Iain Henderson getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with James Ryan being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham being replaced.

49'

Afusipa Taumoepeau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

42'

Ireland make a substitution with Rob Herring coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Ronan Kelleher coming off.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Dave Kilcoyne coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Andrew Porter coming off.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Finlay Bealham coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with Sonatane Takulua coming on.

40'

Tonga make a substitution with Augustine Pulu coming off.

40'

Ireland sub Ross Byrne comes onto the field.

40'

Johnny Sexton departs for Ireland.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

48'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tonga.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Vaea Fifita dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Yellow Card

Peter O'Mahony (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

42'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Ireland is finished off by Johnny Sexton, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Garry Ringrose.

37'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Conor Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Mack Hansen as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Mack Hansen breaches the defence.

32'

Spellbinding play by Garry Ringrose is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Caelan Doris scores from close range.

25'

Penalty Goal

William Havili adds the points for Tonga.

23'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland is finished off by Tadhg Beirne

20'

That's a great try assist by Caelan Doris.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caelan Doris bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Garry Ringrose bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

William Havili does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Penalty Goal

Johnny Sexton kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

8 Tries scored

Match Details

  
 Ireland v Tonga 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 16th September 2023, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Stade de la Beaujoire

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

59 - 16

81'

Herring

57 - 16

79'

Byrne

52 - 16

69'

Aki

50 - 16

68'

Byrne

45 - 16

63'

Aki

43 - 16

62'

Byrne

38 - 16

59'

Lowe

36 - 16

58'

Havili

42'

31 - 16

Half Time

Havili

48'

31 - 13

Fifita

47'

31 - 11

O'Mahony

31 - 6

42'

Sexton

31 - 6

38'

Sexton

29 - 6

37'

Sexton

24 - 6

33'

Hansen

22 - 6

32'

Sexton

17 - 6

27'

Doris

15 - 6

25'

Havili

23'

10 - 6

Sexton

10 - 3

21'

Beirne

8 - 3

20'

Havili

15'

3 - 3

Sexton

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Ireland

95%

Draw

Tonga

Conversion by Ross Byrne

Momentum

Ireland

Tonga

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland

Tonga

More Less

Defence Profile

Ireland

Tonga

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

41%

3-6 secs

25%

27%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

62'

66'

73'

77'

Ireland

Tonga

Ireland vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland face off against Tonga in Rugby World Cup Round 2 on Sat 16th September 2023 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 4 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Tonga holds 18.

The two sides are separated by 14 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 4 and Tonga in position 18 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.

Ireland vs Tonga Squads

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