Akuila Cama 
Rugby Union - Nations Championship - Ireland v Fiji - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 14, 2026 Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park in action REUTERS/Cathal Mcnaughton Purchase Licensing Rights
A disappointing second-half performance from the FIJI Water Flying Fijians resulted in a 43-15 hammering by Ireland in their Nations Championship clash.
The national side failed to score any points in the second half after trailing 15-17 at the break.
Ireland rallied after a sluggish first half to score 26 unanswered points after the break and keep their hopes of topping the Nations Championship’s northern hemisphere standings alive.
Tommy O’Brien’s early try and Robert Baloucoune’s brace gave Ireland a narrow 17-15 half-time lead.
Fiji stayed in contention through tries from Josua Tuisova and Peceli Yato, plus a Ben Volavola penalty, and went into the break dreaming of a historic win.
But Ireland took control after the restart. Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter to secure a bonus-point victory.
Fiji remain without a point in the competition.
Ireland are now one point behind Northern Hemisphere leaders France, ahead of next week’s clash with world champions South Africa in Dublin.
