Gus McCarthy scores debut try as Ireland dominate Fiji in Dublin
Gus McCarthy claimed a debut try and Mack Hansen touched down twice as Ireland set aside their unconvincing start to the autumn to ease to a 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin.
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Dominant Ireland thrash undisciplined Fiji 52-17
DUBLIN : A dominant Ireland thrashed a disjointed and undisciplined Fiji 52-17 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, running in eight tries, three of them assisted and one scored by debutant hooker Gus McCarthy.
Ireland turn on the style to hammer Fiji at the Aviva
It's been a while since Ireland had a stress-free game of rugby, but Andy Farrell’s side had just that at Aviva Stadium as they made light work of an ill-disciplined Fiji.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-man shortlist for world player of the year
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year.
'No excuses' from Josh Van der Flier as Andrew Porter admits Ireland have 'a lot to work on'
Josh van der Flier was keen not to use rustiness as an excuse following Ireland's flat performance in their 10-point home loss to New Zealand on Friday night.
Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test
Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.
Hooker Kelleher fit to face New Zealand, but Furlong misses out
Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland’s Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.
URC team news: Provinces go strong ahead of final round before Test window
Robbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva Stadium (Saturday, 5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).