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Match Report Rugby 

Rampant Ireland flatten Fiji in eight try rout

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Gus McCarthy scored 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. Andy Farrell’s much-changed side were seeking an improved performance in their third outing of the month following a sobering defeat by New Zealand and a narrow success over Argentina. First-half scores from Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Craig Casey and Hansen put the hosts in control at the Aviva Stadium.

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Ireland hold off Argentina to earn nervy win

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Ireland got back to winning ways after last week’s defeat to New Zealand, but Andy Farrell’s side were given an almighty scare by Argentina, who threatened to pull off a first ever victory on Irish soil. The Six Nations champions were 22-19 winners in a tense and entertaining contest at Aviva Stadium, but questions will have to be asked of their second-half performance, after they were held scoreless for the final 50 minutes.

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Garry Ringrose and Ian Henderson out of Grand Slam clash with England

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As feared and as expected, Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson have been ruled out of Ireland’s final game of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday. Ringrose suffered a nasty head injury while Henderson fractured his forearm.

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Ireland keep Grand Slam dream alive with bruising win over Scotland

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Ireland took another step towards the Grand Slam with an incredibly hard-fought and costly victory over Scotland. A 7-22 win at Murrayfield sets up a mouthwatering St Patrick’s weekend clash against England in Dublin on Saturday with a fourth Grand Slam title at stake.

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Ireland continue winning streak with nervy win over Italy

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Ireland remain on course for a 2023 Six Nations Grand Slam, but made heavy weather of a 34-20 Round 3 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The visitors scored five tries while also having a further two ruled out for knock-ons, but they regularly allowed Italy back into a contest they appeared in control of.

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