Summary

  • Ireland 35-17 Fiji (FT)

  • Kalaveti Ravouvou opens scoring for Fiji but Nick Timoney responds with two tries

  • Robert Baloucoune scores Ireland's third try

  • Albert Tuisue sent off early in the second half before Mack Hansen adds fourth Irish try

  • Simione Kuruvoli hits back for Fiji before Cian Healy powers over for Ireland

  1. The final whistlepublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    FT: Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    That is all from me folks.

    Do we agree with Farrell that it was an underwhelming performance?

    If you want more reaction then read Matt Gault's match report here, keep an eye on the website as well for more reaction.

    That Italy result makes next week's game with Australia very tasty.

    Ireland team celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    FT: Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Quote Message

    Pretty underwhelming but delighted that we got the victory some lads got their opportunities and I was delighted for the three lads that got their debut to get a win for them. It is very underwhelming for us but fair play Fiji.

    Andy Farrell, Ireland head coach, speaking to Prime Sport Video

  3. 'I was reasonably happy with how I went'published at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    FT: Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Jack Crowley speaking to Prime Video Sport: "I wasn't expecting that much game time. But you never want to see anyone go off, Joey [Carbery] has been so good to me almost like a mentor. I was reasonably happy with how I went."

    On his World Cup chances: "You can't look that far ahead last week I wasn't meant to be here. It is literally one week at a time, match by match."

  4. Postpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Is the Italy result a good thing for Ireland?

    An angry Australia next weekend means Ireland will have to be raise their performance.

    But as Tony says - take it and move on.

  5. Postpublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    FT: Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Tony Ward
    Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    A lot of positives to take. Not the greatest performance but let's take it and move on.

  6. Full-timepublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17

    Crowley kicks the ball dead.

    That is 11/11 wins at home for Andy Farrell.

    Next up Australia.

  7. Postpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    The diminutive figure of Gibson-Park is out on the wing!

    Hansen has gone to full-back.

  8. Postpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    FT: Italy 28-27 Australia

    SCENES!

    Italy have beaten Australia 28-27 in Rome!

    What a massive result for the Italians!

    Italy celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  9. Substitutepublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Gibson-Park returns for O'Brien.

    Let me work out this reshuffle....

  10. Postpublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17 Fiji

    Tony Ward
    Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    Cian Healy, even at this stage of his career, is unstoppable from two metres.

  11. Conversion - Crowleypublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 35-17

    Crowley makes no mistake again, looks very comfortable goal kicking at this level.

    A handy skill to have.

  12. try

    Try - Ireland 33-17 Fijipublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Cian Healy

    On his 120th cap he has his ninth international try from close range.

  13. Substitute - Irelandpublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 28-17 Fiji

    Dan Sheehan is on for Rob Herring.

    He gets his first dart straight on the money.

  14. Postpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 28-17 Fiji

    A Mexican waves goes around the stadium.

    It is now on its second lap. Good buzz and atmosphere!

  15. Postpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 28-17 Fiji

    Tony Ward
    Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    Still game on. Ireland need more points.

  16. try

    Try - Ireland 28-17 Fijipublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Simione Kuruvoli

    WOW!

    That is vintage Fijian rugby with slick hands and offloads sending substitute Kuruvoli over.

    Only a consolation but the try of the day.

    Simione Kuruvoli scores a tryImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 28-10 Fiji

    Tony Ward
    Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    The stadium was almost muted but it has now come alive.

    With the numbers we are talking about it was only a matter of time. That should be the clincher now.

  18. Conversion - Crowleypublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Ireland 28-10 Fiji

    Great kick from the debutant.

    Touchline conversion at the Aviva, he dreamt of that one.

  19. try

    Try - Ireland 26-10 Fijipublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Mack Hansen

    He scored last week and he has done the same again.

    Casey spins out the ball from the back of the scrum and sends Hansen over in the corner.

    Mack HansenImage source, Getty Images
  20. Substitute - Irelandpublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 November 2022

    Max Deegan

    Deegan is on for Caelan Doris.