{
  "id": 20110144,
  "title": "Ireland see off Fiji to stay in Nations League final hunt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ireland-see-off-fiji-to-stay-in-nations-league-final-hunt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:05:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1578123/ireland-see-fiji-stay-nations-league-final-hunt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DUBLIN: Ireland clinched a convincing 43-15 win over Fiji in the Nations Championship match on Saturday, maintaining their chances of reaching the final of the new competition. Ireland led 17-15 at halftime and expanded their advantage to 20 points after the break, equaling England and trailing France by a single point. Wingers Tommy O'Brien and Robert Baloucoune each scored two tries, while Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, and Nick Tominey added the remaining three. Fiji managed two tries, one each for Josua Tuisova and captain Peceli Yato, with the score 12-7 in their favor at halftime. Baloucoune scored twice in the final ten minutes of the first half, cutting Ireland's margin to two points. However, Ireland's superior quality shone through in the second half, with Kelleher scoring from a lineout and Porter converting a tap-and-go try. Fiji's frantic efforts to stay in the race resulted in numerous errors, allowing Ireland to capitalize. In order to secure a spot in the final at Twickenham on November 29, Ireland must defeat South Africa and await favorable outcomes from France (hosting Argentina) and England (playing New Zealand) in their respective matches on Saturday.",
  "summary": "DUBLIN: Ireland secured an emphatic 43-15 victory over Fiji in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stay in contention for a place in the final of the new competition.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-upset-all-blacks-to-keep-springboks-in-nations-championship-hunt",
        "published": "2026-11-14T17:20:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Haaland helps Norway to win over Wales in Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/haaland-helps-norway-to-win-over-wales-in-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:23:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Haaland back on target to seal Norway’s 3-1 win over Wales in Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/haaland-back-on-target-to-seal-norways-3-1-win-over-wales-in-nations",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:29:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ireland see off Fiji to stay in Nations League final hunt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ireland-see-off-fiji-to-stay-in-nations-league-final-hunt",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:19:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RNZ Pacific",
        "title": "Nations Championship: Fiji remain winless after Irish loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/nations-championship-fiji-remain-winless-after-irish-loss",
        "published": "2026-11-15T04:15:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}