Ireland Rugby, which moved to No. 2 in the World Rugby Rankings this week, hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup darling, Fiji, in the penultimate national match of 2024 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 23. 

Ireland started the Autumn Nations Series as the No. 1 team in the world but dropped to No. 3 following a loss to the All Blacks earlier this month. But the then-No. 2 All Blacks fell to France, the No. 4 team, and Ireland is back behind No. 1 South Africa, where it has spent most of the 2024 international season. 

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Fiji Rugby enters the match at No. 9, having lost to Scotland 57-17 but having beat Wales 24-19. 

Ireland has several new faces making debuts against Fiji and also is starting Sam Pendergast at No. 10. 

Follow the action live from Aviva Stadium in Dublin by refreshing this page for the latest news and scores. 

Full Time! Ireland Wins 52-17!   

The signature performance Irish fans have been waiting for has been delivered; the set plays looked great, and the wide attacking game was on point. 

Arguably the most underrated part of this performance was the dual playmaking axis when Ciaran Frawley entered the fray. 

While Andy Farrell has been clear that he has seen Frawley as a No. 10, the distribution he brings to the inside center and fullback positions could well be the way to go for both Leinster and Ireland. 

For Fiji, this was a disappointing end to what was an incredible season in which they secured seven wins from 10 outings. 

This match sets up what promises to be a titanic struggle between Ireland and Australia next week. Thank you for tuning in to our live updates article.

TRY! Ireland! | Ronan Kelleher

There is an exclamation mark on the performance! Straight off the training park and onto the pitch! 

Ireland wins a clean line-out before going back to Ronan Kelleher, who puts on some top-notch footwork to dot down! Prendergast misses the conversion. IRE 52 - FIJ 17.

Player Of The Match | Bundee Aki!

As he always does when doubted, Bundee Aki bounces back with an immensely impressive showing and is named player of the match!

TRY! Ireland! Mack Hansen | Min 68

Ireland immediately punished Fiji with Mack Hansen showing all of his finishing prowess! Prendergast just misses the conversion, but Ireland is home and dry here. IRE 47 - FIJ 17.

Yellow Card! Setareki Turagacoke | Min 66

One minute after scoring a try, Turagacoke is given his marching orders for diving over a ruck and clattering into Craig Casey! Utter madness from the Fijians.

TRY! Fiji! Setareki Turagacoke | Min 65

Vintage Fiji! You lose focus for a second, and they punish you! Caleb Muntz pulls off a sublime offload to find the big man charging onto the ball! IRE 42 - FIJ 17.

TRY! Ireland! Gus McCarthy | Min 62

Ireland nails a first driving maul try in what feels like an age! Debutant Gus McCarthy, who, outside of a few wobbly line-out throws, has been immense today! Prendergast keeps his perfect kicking record rolling! IRE 42 - FIJ 10. 

Nearly Another Try!

Ireland came so close to another try through veteran Conor Murray, but the pass from Ciaran Frawley went forward. It was a super launch play from the Irish attack but that final pass is what has let them down again. 

TRY! Fiji! Kitione Salawa | Min 54

Fiji is on the board with its first try, as Salawa crawls through the breakdown and bursts over the line. Really, that was a breakdown in the Irish defense, with Stuart McCloskey and Joe McCarthy getting caught out of position around the breakdown. Caleb Muntz nails the conversion. IRE 35 - FIJ 10.

Ireland Ringing The Changes

Now seemingly home and dry, Andy Farrell is making sweeping changes. Unfortunately for Jacob Stockdale, who has been electric today, he limps off with a niggle, while his Ulster teammate Cormac Izuchukwu is replaced by their provincial captain Iain Henderson. Conor Murray and Stuart McCloskey both have entered the action, as have Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole.

TRY! Ireland! Bundee Aki | Min 46

The Irish attack is on fire! 

Referee Holly Davidson gets taken out by the Fijian defense! 

Craig Casey once again is at the heart of the action with a volleyball-style offload! 

Ladies and gentlemen this is the performance from Casey that Irish fans have been waiting for! Most importantly for Ireland, this has proven that the players who are set to take over from the veterans in the next year are ready to go. Prendergast nails the conversion! IRE 35 - FIJ 3.

Monster collision! 💥 Aki putting in shots!!

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Second Half!

Prendergast gets us underway here, and Ireland has come out hot with some good ball retention. 

Tadhg Beirne makes a superb break, before Ciaran Frawley takes on the attack. The Irish wide game has found its groove once again! 

Halftime Report - IRE 28 - FIJ 3

Ireland has been on cruise control throughout this opening 40, similar to how the team played against Argentina. 

Returning players Casey and Stockdale are making a point of why they need to be included. 

The Munster scrumhalf has been electric and looks to be every bit a challenger to Jamison Gibson-Park as the first choice. He did take a late, and rather dirty, shot from Mawi, who is fortunate not to be given his marching orders. 

For Fiji, the defense has been woefully narrow, with Ireland exposing them on several occasions. Fortunately for the visitors, the final pass hasn't quite stuck yet, but they can't bank on this remaining case. 

TRY! Ireland! Mack Hansen | Min 40

That was exactly why Prendergast has been receiving such hype! 

Craig Casey whips the ball from the scrum to midfield, before the fly-half gets a pinpoint kick across to Mack Hansen, who goes over untouched! Incredible play from the men in green! 

Prendergast hits the posts for the conversion, which goes over, and Ireland looks comfortable here. IRE 28 - FIJ 3.

Superb From Casey | Min 37

Ireland is going through the gears here, and Craig Casey keeps them rolling with a pinpoint little kick over the ruck that pins the Fijians deep into their own 22. 

Ciaran Frawley has taken a huge hit here and, after a few minutes, manages to get up and continue.

Try! Ireland! Craig Casey | Min 30

Craig Casey, who has been the best Irish player so far today, pulls off a finish that Cheslin Kolbe would be proud of, as he dives over the Fijian cover defense! 

Prendergast nails the conversion from the touchline! IRE 21 - FIJ 3.

Irish Injury | Jamie Osborne  | Min 27

Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne has been forced off with what looks like a painful injury. Ciaran Frawley comes onto the pitch in search of redemption following his challenging outing against the All Blacks.

Irish Attacking Flying!

Ireland is looking really potent in attack here; Jacob Stockdale has been immense with his work rate to get on the ball and make things happen. Yet, for all of their pressure, Ireland has yet to find that final pass for another try.

YELLOW CARD! Fiji | Min 18

Now it is Fiji's turn to be down a player. Eroni Mawi, lifted the ball carrier and slammed him down. Sam Prendergast misses touch in a killer and Fiji now have a 22m kick-out.

PENALTY! Fiji! Caleb Muntz | Min 17

A slightly fortuitous penalty for Fiji here with a slight miscommunication from Ireland most referees would've let go, but nevertheless, Fiji is on the scoreboard! 

Sam Prendergast is back on to take the kickoff. IRE 14 - FIJ 3.

TRY! Ireland! Josh van der Flier | Min 15

Ireland with a superb set play from a quick tap, where they use Caelan Doris as a decoy, before Josh van der Flier flies through contact to rampage over the line! 

Craig Casey nails the conversion! IRE 14 - FIJ 0.

Prendergast In The Clear!

A major boost for Ireland here, as the word comes down that Sam Prendergast will be coming back onto the pitch. It was a very lucky outcome for the fly-half, who really was cynical with his targeting of Salawa.

No Try! Fiji!

Fiji came within an inch of a try, and it was beautifully constructed. 

Identified that scrumhalf Craig Casey was isolated on the wing, and they targeted him with a cross-field kick, before there was a knock-on as they tried to a touchdown. 

Ireland now has a big scrum on their 5-meter line, so the pressure still is firmly on the men in green.

Yellow Card! Sam Prendergast | Min 7

Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast could be in real trouble here with a cynical shoulder charge on Fijian backrow Kitione Salawa. Unfortunately for the youngster, he has made head contact, and there is no mitigation. 

Let's see if this stays yellow or whether it gets upgraded.

TRY! Ireland! Caelan Doris | Min 4

Ireland's captain gets the first try of the day following a picture-perfect set play with debutant hooker Gus McCarthy popping a beautiful inside ball. 

McCarthy finds namesake Joe, who pops the ball to the on-rushing hooker, who pulls the Fijian defense, before Doris blasts through the cap. 

Sam Prendergast nails the conversion! IRE 7 - FIJ 0.

Kickoff! 

Fijian fly-half Caleb Muntz gets us underway! 

Fiji looked inspired following its strong run of form and passionate Cibi! Here we go! 

National Athems And Fijian Cibi Underway

Fiji showing incredible respect here, bowing to Ireland's President Micahel D Higgins, who greets both sides with a handshake. 

The anthems are underway, and Fiji throw down its customary Cibi challenge! This is going to be a cracking test match. Thank you for checking in to FloRugby for your updates.

Ireland Looks To Impress Against Dangerous Fiji

Ireland hosts Fiji in Dublin on Saturday, aiming to build on last weekend's scrappy 22-19 win over Argentina.

While Andy Farrell’s side impressed early on, its inability to score in the final 50 minutes remains a concern. 

Farrell has made seven changes, including debuts for Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy, as he seeks a more consistent performance. 

Fiji, ranked ninth in the world, arrived in strong form, having defeated England, Australia and Wales in the last 15 months. 

Kickoff conditions are forecast to include rain, 31km/hr winds, and 14°C temperatures.

Lineups And Tactical Adjustments

Farrell’s squad sees several adjustments, including Jamie Osborne, Bundee Aki and Jacob Stockdale in the backline, while Robbie Henshaw shifts to second center. 

In the pack, Izuchukwu debuts at blindside, with Tadhg Beirne moving to lock, and McCarthy replacing Rónan Kelleher at hooker. 

Fiji coach Mick Byrne also has shaken up his team, making eight changes. Key players, such as Frank Lomani, Josua Tuisova and Vuate Karawalevu return, while a fully refreshed back row looks set to challenge Ireland’s forwards.

A Historic And Formidable Matchup

This marks the sixth meeting between Ireland and Fiji, with the hosts winning all previous encounters, averaging over 40 points per game. 

However, Fiji has shown its ability to compete, narrowly losing 23-20 in 2017 and falling 35-17 in 2022. 

Despite a recent 57-17 loss to Scotland, the Pacific Nations Cup winners secured strong wins over Spain and Wales in this series. 

With both teams fielding experimental lineups, Ireland will aim to assert its dominance, while Fiji seeks to claim its first victory in this fixture.

How To Watch Ireland Vs. Fiji Rugby

The match is streaming on Peacock. 

Ireland Vs. Fiji Rugby Kickoff Times

The match kicks off at 10:10 a.m. ET on Nov. 23 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ireland Rugby Lineup

1. Andrew Porter
2. Gus McCarthy
3. Finlay Bealham
4. Joe McCarthy
5. Tadhg Beirne
6. Cormac Izuchukwu
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris
9. Craig Casey
10. Sam Prendergast
11. Jacob Stockdale
12. Bundee Aki
13. Robbie Henshaw
14. Mack Hansen
15. Jamie Osborne

Substitutes: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Tom O'Toole, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Iain Henderson, 20. Cian Prendergast, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Stuart McCloskey

Fiji Rugby Lineup

1. Eroni Mawi
2. Tevita Ikanivere
3. Luke Tagi
4. Mesake Vocevoce
5. Temo Mayanavanua
6. Meli Derenalagi
7. Kitione Salawa
8. Elia Canakaivata
9. Frank Lomani
10. Caleb Muntz
11. Ponipate Loganimasi
12. Josua Tuisova
13. Waisea Nayacalevu
14. Jiuta Wainiqolo
15. Vuate Karawalevu

Substitutes: 16. Sam Matavesi, 17. Haereiti Hetet, 18. Samu Tawake, 19. Setareki Turagacoke, 20. Albert Tuisue, 21. Peni Matawalu, 22. Vilimoni Botitu, 23. Sireli Maqala

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Ireland World Rugby Ranking

France is ranked No. 2 in the world with 90.78 points.

Fiji World Rugby Ranking

Fiji is ranked No. 9 in the world with 80.07 points.

World Rugby Rankings 2024

1. South Africa, 92.78
2. Ireland, 90.78
3. New Zealand, 90.09
4. France, 88.08
5. Argentina, 85.40
6. Scotland, 82.70
7. England, 82.31
8. Australia, 82.17
9. Fiji, 80.07
10. Italy, 78.92
11. Wales, 74.01
12. Georgia, 73.85
13. Japan, 72.95
14. Samoa, 72.68
15. USA, 68.90
16. Portugal, 68.82
17. Spain, 67.10
18. Uruguay, 65.94
19. Tonga, 65.46
20. Romania, 64.13

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Here are the pools:

Investec Champions Cup: 

• Toulouse (Stade Toulousain)
• Bordeaux-Bègles (Union Bordeaux-Bègles)
• Hollywoodbets Sharks
• Exeter Chiefs
• Leicester Tigers
• Ulster Rugby

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• Leinster Rugby
• Clermont Auvergne (ASM Clermont Auvergne)
• La Rochelle (Stade Rochelais)
• Bristol Bears
• Benetton Rugby
• Bath Rugby

Pool 3:

• Northampton Saints
• Munster Rugby
• Vodacom Bulls
• Stade Français Paris
• Saracens
• Castres Olympique

Pool 4:

• Glasgow Warriors
• Racing 92
• Sale Sharks
• DHL Stormers
• Toulon (RC Toulon)
• Harlequins

EPCR Challenge Cup

Pool 1:

• Cardiff Rugby
• Connacht Rugby
• Toyota Cheetahs
• Perpignan (USAP)
• Lyon Olympique Universitaire (Lyon O.U.)
• Zebre Parma

Pool 2:

• Montpellier Hérault Rugby
• Pau (Section Paloise)
• Newcastle Falcons
• Dragons RFC
• Emirates Lions
• Ospreys

Pool 3:

• RC Vannes
• Black Lion
• Bayonne (Aviron Bayonnais)
• Scarlets
• Edinburgh Rugby
• Gloucester Rugby

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• Top 14
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• And more

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