Andy Farrell hands out a couple of debuts as Fiji take a trip to Dublin
Andy Farrell’s team are yet to reach their relentless best this autumn, and now they face a visit from one of the most exciting teams in world rugby. This guide explains how to watch Ireland v Fiji live streams wherever you are in the world today – including details of how you can watch for free if you’re in Ireland.
Kick-off: 3.10pm GMT, Saturday 23 November
Watch for FREE in Ireland: Virgin Media Play
Watch in the UK: TNT Sports
Watch in the US: Peacock
Farrell heads off on British & Irish Lions duty at the end of the month, and he would surely have hoped for a better return from his team’s November fixtures. The defeat to the All Blacks was Ireland’s first home loss since 2021, while they only just held on for victory against Argentina. Even so, the head coach has opted to give hooker Gus McCarthy and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu their international debuts, while fly-half Sam Prendergast makes his first start in the famous green shirt. It‘s sure to be a baptism of fire, especially as the visiting Fijians – always a dangerous proposition – will be on a high after their first ever win in Cardiff.
It’s a mild, cloudy afternoon in Dublin and today’s first Autumn Nations Series match has the potential to be a cracker, so you’ll want to know how to watch Ireland v Fiji live streams. You’ll find the line-ups and officiating team at the bottom of this page, and there’s information on tuning into the weekend’s other matches in our guide to Autumn Internationals live streams.
Watch Ireland v Fiji FOR FREE in Ireland
Every one of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series matches is available FOR FREE on Virgin Media One and streaming service Virgin Media Play – including Saturday’s match against Fiji. Coverage of the game starts at 2.30pm GMT ahead of the 3.10pm kick-off.
Away from home at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch your usual TV service from overseas – find out more below.
Watch Ireland v Fiji in the UK
TNT Sports is the home of the Autumn Nations Series in the UK. Ireland v Fiji is on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 2.30pm this afternoon on TNT Sports 2.
A subscription to Discovery+ Premium (which gives you access to all the Autumn Nations Series action, along with Gallagher Premiership rugby, Champions League football and a selection of Premier League matches) will cost you £30.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports can be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media TV package – costs vary by platform.
Watch Ireland v Fiji from abroad
Away from home for work or a vacation? That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Ireland v Fiji. Rugby-loving fans who are travelling overseas can watch their usual service with the help of a VPN.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television, even when you’re overseas – provided it complies with your service’s T&Cs, of course.
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Live stream Ireland v Fiji in the USA
If you’re based in the United States you can watch an Ireland v Fiji live stream on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service. The game kicks off at 10.10am ET/7.10am PT today.
To watch the game you’ll need to sign up for either the Premium service ($7.99 per month) or – if you want to ditch some of the ads – Premium Plus ($13.99 per month). A Peacock subscription also gets you access to the entire Autumn Nations Series, Premier League football, and loads of top movies and TV.
If you’re travelling outside the US on Saturday, you can watch an Ireland v Fiji live stream by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Watch Ireland v Fiji in Australia
Australian rugby fans can watch an Ireland v Fiji live stream ad-free via Stan Sport. There’s not much point going to bed, though, because the match gets underway at 2.10am AEDT on Sunday morning.
It costs $15 a month to add Stan Sport to your general Stan plan.
Live stream Ireland v Fiji in New Zealand
In New Zealand, subscription service Sky Sport NZ is your destination for an Ireland v Fiji live stream. A pass for the Sky Sport Now streaming service costs $29.99 per week, and you can also watch the game on Sky Sport 1.
Kick-off time is 4.10am NZDT on Sunday morning, so definitely one for night owls.
Watch an Ireland v Fiji live stream in South Africa
You need a subscription to SuperSport to watch the match in South Africa. Kick-off is at 5.10pm SAST this evening.
There are various SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch via DStv or stream.
Ireland v Fiji line-ups
Ireland
Jamie Osborne, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale, Sam Prendergast, Craig Casey; Andrew Porter, Gus McCarthy, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Cormac Izuchukwu, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain)
Replacements:
Rónan Kelleher, Tom O’Toole, Thomas Clarkson, Iain Henderson, Cian Prendergast, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Stuart McCloskey
Fiji
Vuate Karawalevu, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Waisea Nayacalevu (captain), Josua Tuisova, Ponipate Loganimasi, Caleb Muntz, Frank Lomani; Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, Luke Tagi, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavunua, Meli Derenalagai, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata
Replacements:
Sam Matavesi, Haereiti Hetet, Samu Tawake, Setareki Turagacoke, Albert Tuisue, Peni Matawalu, Vilimoni Botitu, Sireli Maqala
Hollie Davidson of Scotland is the referee for Ireland v Fiji. She’ll be assisted by fellow Scot Sam Grove-White and England’s Matthew Carley. Another Scot, Mike Adamson, is the TMO.
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