# Ireland shake off sluggish start to brush aside Fiji

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ireland-shake-off-sluggish-start-to-brush-aside-fiji/
- Published: 2026-11-14T22:22:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T23:27:14+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckzd95n6e4g3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Ireland beat Fiji with seven tries.
- A 26-point second-half run secured the bonus point.
- Ireland need a win over South Africa to keep their hopes alive.

## Summary

Ireland recovered from a hesitant first half to beat Fiji in Dublin, scoring seven tries and securing a bonus point. The win keeps their hopes of topping the Nations Championship northern hemisphere table alive ahead of a crucial match against South Africa.

Tommy O’Brien and Robert Baloucoune each scored twice, with Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter and Nick Timoney also crossing. Fiji led a spirited challenge through tries by Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato, but Ireland scored 26 unanswered points after the break. Ireland sit one point behind France and behind England on points difference; they must beat South Africa next week and hope France and England lose to claim top spot.

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