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Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 to keep Nations Championship hopes alive
Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin in the Nations Championship.
Fiji led a spirited challenge in the first half, and Ireland went into the break only two points ahead.
After the interval, Ireland scored 26 unanswered points through Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter and Tommy O'Brien.
The bonus-point win keeps Ireland in contention to top the northern hemisphere table, one point behind France and behind England on points difference.
Fiji have yet to earn a point in the competition.
Ireland next face world champions South Africa in Dublin, aiming to secure a place in the competition's final at Twickenham on 29 November.
Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin to keep their hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final alive.
Fiji briefly took the lead after Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato scored quick-fire tries to overturn Tommy O'Brien's opener.
Robert Baloucoune scored twice in the first half, and Ireland pulled clear with four tries after the break.
Ireland are level on 20 points with England, one point behind leaders France, ahead of next weekend's matches.
Ireland must beat South Africa and hope France and England falter to reach the final at Twickenham on November 29.
- Who
- Ireland and Fiji played in the match. Ireland won 43-15.
- What
- Ireland beat Fiji in the Nations Championship to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
- When
- November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
- Why
- Ireland needed a win to keep their hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final alive.
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Ireland beat Fiji 43-15 in Dublin in the Nations Championship.
Fiji's quick-fire tries briefly put them ahead before Ireland regained control, with Robert Baloucoune scoring twice.
Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Tommy O'Brien and Nick Timoney scored as Ireland pulled clear.
Ireland are due to face South Africa, while France host Argentina and England take on New Zealand.
The Nations Championship final is scheduled to be played at Twickenham.
- Final score
- Ireland 43-15 Fiji
- Venue
- Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Ireland's first-half scorer
- Robert Baloucoune scored twice
- Standings
- Ireland and England had 20 points each; France led by one point
- Final date and venue
- November 29, Twickenham
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