Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s young guns for stepping up in Fiji win

Andy Farrell cut a contented figure after Ireland’s commanding 52-17 win over Fiji. He took particularly pleasure in making it a notable day for the debutants, Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu, as well as Sam Prendergast in his first Test start, on a day …

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hits back at Fiji coach over Sam Prendergast red card claims

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has hinted that Ireland's out-half Sam Prendergast may have escaped a red card due to playing on home turf. Post-match, Ireland's Andy Farrell dismissed the suggestion, describing the game as a "wild west" …

Player watch: Sam Prendergast holds his nerve to shake off missteps against Fiji

There are two pages of notes to read which sketch out Sam Prendergast’s every touch of the ball, where he got it, what he did with it, who he passed the ball to, whether he kicked it, the time. There are official statistics for every player across 13 …

Highlights: Eight-try Ireland hit top gear to rout Fiji in Dublin

Ireland coast to victory as they run Fiji ragged

Ireland produced a flair-filled performance after two under-par displays to trounce Fiji 52-17 in their one-off rugby Test at Lansdowne Road on Saturday for their first back-to-back wins since February. The hosts scored eight tries -- Mack Hansen snaffling …

Ireland cruise past Fiji in dominant win

Image via Getty FT: Ireland 52-17 Fiji A mixed opening few minutes for Ireland saw a try from Caelan Doris, who can thank debutant Gus McCarthy for his role in setting him up. Following a lineout, the hooker looped around, before calmly offloading to the …

Fiji boss claims Sam Prendergast escaped red card due to ‘wearing green jersey’

Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s 52-17 defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team. Rookie number 10 Prendergast, who was making his first Test start, was sent …

Sin-binned Prendergast shines as Ireland romp to devastating Fiji win

Ireland produced their most convincing performance of the Autumn Nations Series as they thumped Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It took just seven minutes for the hosts to take the lead through Caelan Doris before tries from Josh van der Flier, …

Ireland player ratings vs Fiji: Autumn Nations Series

Ireland player ratings vs Fiji from their third match of the Autumn Nations Series at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. RUCK’s Autumn Nations Series coverage is proudly powered by the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, dedicated to creating a world free of MND. Join …

“How is this not a RED CARD?” – Female referee brutally taken out from behind by Fiji star

It was a moment of mayhem in the lead-up to Bundee Aki’s try against Fiji, as referee Hollie Davidson was accidentally barged over by Fijian second-row Mesake Vocevoce. RUCK’s Autumn Nations Series coverage is proudly powered by the My Name’5 Doddie …