Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Fiji Rugby
News on the Fiji Rugby team
Owen Doyle: Andy Farrell sure to have a word as Sam Prendergast lucky not to see red
Referee Hollie Davidson needs more of a cutting edge when it comes to communication
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s young guns for stepping up in Fiji win
Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu earned their first caps for Ireland against Fiji
Player watch: Sam Prendergast holds his nerve to shake off missteps against Fiji
Outhalf was unfazed by early yellow card
Ireland v Fiji player ratings: Bundee Aki bounces back, Caelan Doris leads by example
Connacht centre responds to Argentina omission with try-scoring performance
Ireland make light work of ill-disciplined Fiji
Ireland beat Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium in their Autumn Nations Series encounter
Izuchukwu’s debut for Ireland against Fiji another welcome addition to Tullamore’s rugby tradition
‘He had the talent to play almost anywhere and some days with Roscrea he was unplayable; he’d score two or three tries’
No underestimating the Flying Fijians as they prepare to target Ireland’s vulnerabilities
With 11 of their squad part of the Fijian Druas, who play professional Super Rugby, Ireland will hope the Irish weather will help them hold firm
Former army baby Sam Prendergast not afraid to stand his ground in Ireland senior squad
With his first start in a Test match, against Fiji on Saturday, 21-year-old will aim to improve on debut against Argentina
Matt Williams: Take a deep breath and see how Sam Prendergast copes with big Fiji test
Praise the French Rugby Federation for the way they highlighted the spiritual element of our sport
Caelan Doris says Ireland are fired up by fighting talk from Fiji
Fiji scrumhalf Frank Lomani twice used the word ‘vulnerable’ to describe Andy Farrell’s men
Are Fiji now capable of beating Ireland for the first time in their history?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Ireland v Fiji: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Everything you need to know about the Autumn Nations Series game at the Aviva Stadium
Fiji coach Mick Byrne says his team is improving the more time they spend together
Fiji are fresh from victories over Wales and Spain, and are looking forward to having a crack at Ireland on Saturday
Jamie Osborne matching talent with hard work to earn Ireland game time
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised the 23-year-old’s contribution against Argentina as “immense”
Tadhg Furlong and Tom O’Toole return but Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland’s game with Fiji
Baird suffered a head injury after coming on against Argentina and is going through return to play protocols
Improved structure for domestic game means Fiji more potent than ever
European-based stars now supplemented by fully professional home-based players competing in the Super Rugby Pacific
New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland’s November opponents
World Cup quarter-final rematch set for the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies also come to town on November 30th
Steve Borthwick tells England players they must seize the day against Fiji
Marcus Smith named at fullback while Owen Farrell starts ahead of George Ford at outhalf
England v Fiji: Borthwick to axe Ford and install right-hand man Farrell for quarter-final clash
Rugby World Cup: Ford was named man of the match in pool games against Argentina and Japan
Fiji squeeze into quarter-final against England despite stunning defeat to Portugal
Os Lobos deservedly win their first Rugby World Cup game in dramatic fashion at Stade de Toulouse
Fiji centre Josua Tuisova misses his son’s funeral to remain at Rugby World Cup
He was informed of his son Tito’s death following a long illness hours before win over Georgia on Saturday
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from the weekend in France
Rugby World Cup: Ireland must be wary of buoyant Scotland, and Fiji need to get their mojo back
Fiji dig deep to beat Georgia and close in on Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Georgia were 9-0 up at halftime, but their lack of strength in depth cost them dearly
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