{"1070":{"title":"Rugby World Cup","uri":"rugby-world-cup","id":"111","oid":"210","ovid":"1070","order":0,"hasData":1},"1491":{"title":"Rugby's Greatest Rivalry","uri":"rugbys-greatest-rivalry","id":"1491","oid":"1491","ovid":"1491","order":1,"hasData":1},"0":{"title":"Autumn Nations Series","uri":"autumn-nations-series","id":"124","oid":"365","ovid":"0","order":31,"hasData":1},"2146":{"title":"Nations Championship","uri":"nations-championship","id":"114","oid":"114","ovid":"2146","order":3,"hasData":1},"1034":{"title":"World Rugby Junior World Championship","uri":"world-rugby-u20-championship","id":"216","oid":"216","ovid":"1034","order":5,"hasData":1},"1008":{"title":"Investec Champions Cup","uri":"european-champions-cup","id":"110","oid":"242","ovid":"1008","order":6,"hasData":1},"1026":{"title":"Challenge Cup","uri":"challenge-cup","id":"118","oid":"243","ovid":"1026","order":7,"hasData":1},"1020":{"title":"Super Rugby Pacific","uri":"super-rugby","id":"104","oid":"205","ovid":"1020","order":8,"hasData":1},"1011":{"title":"PREM Rugby","uri":"premiership","id":"101","oid":"201","ovid":"1011","order":9,"hasData":1},"1068":{"title":"United Rugby Championship","uri":"united-rugby-championship","id":"138","oid":"204","ovid":"1068","order":10,"hasData":1},"1002":{"title":"TOP 14","uri":"top-14","id":"102","oid":"203","ovid":"1002","order":11,"hasData":1},"1013":{"title":"Pro D2","uri":"pro-d2","id":"211","oid":"211","ovid":"1013","order":12,"hasData":1},"2062":{"title":"International","uri":"internationals","id":"107","oid":"3","ovid":"2062","order":13,"hasData":1},"2066":{"title":"Women's Internationals","uri":"womens-internationals","id":"274","oid":"274","ovid":"2066","order":14,"hasData":1},"1095":{"title":"PWR","uri":"premiership-womens-rugby","id":"127","oid":"340","ovid":"1095","order":17,"hasData":1},"1174":{"title":"Major League Rugby","uri":"major-league-rugby","id":"131","oid":"151","ovid":"1174","order":18,"hasData":1},"1106":{"title":"Women's Six Nations","uri":"womens-six-nations","id":"125","oid":"248","ovid":"1106","order":19,"hasData":1},"1055":{"title":"Six Nations","uri":"six-nations","id":"108","oid":"209","ovid":"1055","order":20,"hasData":1},"1062":{"title":"U20 Six Nations","uri":"u20-six-nations","id":"217","oid":"217","ovid":"1062","order":21,"hasData":1},"2070":{"title":"Pacific Four Series","uri":"pacific-four-series","id":"120","oid":"120","ovid":"2070","order":22,"hasData":1},"1001":{"title":"Hilux NPC","uri":"bunnings-npc","id":"105","oid":"208","ovid":"1001","order":23,"hasData":1},"1039":{"title":"Currie Cup","uri":"currie-cup","id":"106","oid":"207","ovid":"1039","order":24,"hasData":1},"1171":{"title":"Women's Rugby World Cup","uri":"womens-rugby-world-cup","id":"126","oid":"249","ovid":"1171","order":25,"hasData":1},"1119":{"title":"Rugby Europe Championship","uri":"rugby-europe-championship","id":"269","oid":"269","ovid":"1119","order":27,"hasData":1},"1535":{"title":"British & Irish Lions 2025","uri":"british-irish-lions","id":"113","oid":"221","ovid":"1535","order":28,"hasData":1},"1053":{"title":"The Rugby Championship","uri":"the-rugby-championship","id":"109","oid":"214","ovid":"1053","order":29,"hasData":1},"1260":{"title":"Pacific Nations Cup","uri":"pacific-nations-cup","id":"219","oid":"219","ovid":"1260","order":30,"hasData":1},"2151":{"title":"WXV Global Series","uri":"wxv","id":"144","oid":"144","ovid":"2151","order":33,"hasData":1},"2096":{"title":"WXV 2","uri":"wxv-2","id":"863","oid":"863","ovid":"2096","order":36,"hasData":1},"2097":{"title":"WXV 3","uri":"wxv-3","id":"864","oid":"864","ovid":"2097","order":37,"hasData":1},"1297":{"title":"Premiership Cup","uri":"premiership-cup","id":"116","oid":"116","ovid":"1297","order":39,"hasData":1}}
71 - 28
FT
46 - 12
FT
53 - 19
FT
60 - 8
FT
26 - 29
FT
21 - 19
FT
39 - 19
FT
30 - 24
FT
32 - 23
FT
42 - 12
FT
7 - 66
FT
28 - 18
FT
21 - 43
FT
54 - 19
FT
19 - 35
FT
43 - 23
FT
21 - 19
FT
28 - 30
FT
63 - 26
FT
28 - 21
FT
54 - 17
FT
23 - 14
FT
45 - 22
FT
22 - 18
FT
Friday
21:45
Friday
22:10
Saturday
13:40
Saturday
16:00
Saturday
16:10
Saturday
16:30
Saturday
18:40
Saturday
22:10

Ireland rocked by injuries to key stars ahead of Fiji clash

By Avuyile Sawula
Monday 9 Nov 2026
DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 06: Dan Sheehan of Ireland celebrates scoring his team's second try with teammates during the Nations Championship 2026 match between Ireland and Argentina at Aviva Stadium on November 06, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Evan Treacy - Nations Championship/Nations Championship via Getty Images)

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been left counting the cost of his side’s 42-12 victory over Argentina last week, after several players picked up injuries.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Irish will face Fiji in Round Five of the Nations Championship at Aviva Stadium on Saturday without captain Dan Sheehan.

Sheehan sustained a concussion during his side’s win over Argentina, and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has confirmed he will follow a 12-day return-to-play protocol.

Continues below…

Joining Sheehan on the list of injured players is Sean Jansen, who is struggling with a knee injury.

The 27-year-old Connacht star has been ruled out of the remainder of the Nations Championship and will return to his province to continue his rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, Rob Baloucoune (cramp) and Josh van der Flier (ankle) will continue to be monitored over the coming days, with the management team hopeful that they will both be available for Saturday.

Centre, Bundee Aki, who was a late withdrawal from the squad that defeated Argentina due to illness, is expected to resume full training on Tuesday.

ADVERTISEMENT

The IRFU also confirmed that Gus McCarthy and David McCann will train with the squad this week.

Andry Farrell is expected to name his team to face Fiji on Thursday.

1 YEAR TO GO - RWC27

1 YEAR TO GO 

The countdown is on until the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever kicks off in Australia. Go All Out and secure your seats with tickets now available! 

BUY TICKETS NOW

ADVERTISEMENT

Trending

1
Rassie bolsters squad with Bok powerhouse as playmaker heads home
2
Player Ratings: South Africa
3
Rassie makes two changes to Bok matchday squad for France showdown

Join free

KOKO Show | November 3rd | SWING LOW, SWEET REVENGE! WALLABIES HEAD NORTH FOR ENGLAND SHOWDOWN + STEPHEN HOILES JOINS KOKO

The Kiwi Preparing to Beat the All Blacks | Fergus Burke | ARP Extra

We tried the fitness test that makes professional athletes cry!

What Can Stop South Africa Winning the Nations Championship? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Episode 38

How Scotland Could Break the All Blacks Hoodoo | ARP Extra

South Africa v Ireland | WXV Global Series 2026 | Match Highlights

Belgium v Hong Kong China | Men's International | Full Match Replay

New Zealand v France | WXV Global Series 2026 | Match Highlights

Recommended

Countries

Rassie makes two changes to Bok matchday squad for France showdown

9h
104
Australia

World Rankings: All Blacks cut Springboks lead at the top

10h
Countries

France reveal wider squad for Bok showdown amid injury crisis

10h
4
Countries

Bok playmakers: Italy Test laid foundation for Le Bleus showdown

11h
161

Write A Comment

Trending

1
Rassie bolsters squad with Bok powerhouse as playmaker heads home
2
Player Ratings: South Africa
3
Rassie makes two changes to Bok matchday squad for France showdown