Fiji head coach Mick Byrne suggested Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast escaped an early red card during his side’s defeat in Dublin because he was playing for the home team.

Ireland ease to victory against Fiji as Sam Prendergast impresses despite early yellow card - Ireland 52-17 Fiji: A rotated Irish side had too much quality for a sloppy Fiji in Dublin

The United States and Fiji have started talks aimed at strengthening military ties between Washington and the Pacific island nation, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday, concluding a trip to the Indo Pacific.

Ireland continue their Autumn Nations Series this afternoon as they take on Fiji in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s side have yet to hit top form in the current campaign, largely flat in an opening defeat to New Zealand before doing just about enough to beat Argentina 22-19 last week.

Live November international coverage in New Zealand — including this Ireland vs Fiji — comes courtesy of Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages. This one's on Sky Sport 1 and subscribers can also watch the rugby on mobiles using the Sky Go service.

DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland's fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. All eight Ireland tries came off set plays, and the result — and a 29 ...