Rugby World Cup
Ireland vs Tonga

Ireland
59
vs
16
Tonga
  • Time Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 7:00 PM
  • Location Stade de la Beaujoire
  • Referee Wayne Barnes
Ireland
Ireland
Tonga
Tonga
  • Herring79'
  • Aki68'
  • Aki62'
  • Lowe58'
  • Sexton37'
  • Hansen32'
  • Doris25'
  • Beirne20'
Tries
  • Fifita47'
  • Byrne81'
  • Byrne69'
  • Byrne63'
  • Byrne59'
  • Sexton38'
  • Sexton33'
  • Sexton27'
  • Sexton21'
Conversions
  • Havili48'
  • Sexton6'
Penalty Goals
  • Havili42'
  • Havili23'
  • Havili15'
Ireland
Ireland
Tonga
Tonga
Attack
8Tries1
563Metres256
128Carries89
35Defenders Beaten12
7Clean Breaks2
183Passes93
5Offloads5
14Turnovers Conceded11
Defence
101Tackles159
12Missed Tackles35
3Turnovers Won6
Kicking
24Kicks in Play18
8/8Conversions1/1
1/1Penalty Goals3/3
N/ADrop GoalsN/A
1Charged Down0
704Kick From Hand Metres570
17In Touch11
17Opponent Collection9
100%Success100%
21Possession Lost14
2Possession Retained2
Breakdown
92Rucks Won61
6Rucks Lost3
93%Rucks Success Rate95%
8Mauls Won1
Set Plays
21Lineouts Won4
2Lineouts Lost5
91%Lineouts Success Rate44%
5Scrums Won8
0Scrums Lost0
100%Scrums Success Rate100%
Possession
61%Possession39%
56%First Half43%
65%Second Half35%
63%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins37%
Discipline
13Penalties Conceded16
0Red Cards0
1Yellow Cards0
7Penalty Conceded Own Half8
Ireland
Ireland
Tonga
Tonga
Andrew Porter
1Andrew Porter
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi
1Siegfried Fisi'ihoi
Ronan Kelleher
2Ronan Kelleher
Paula Ngauamo
2Paula Ngauamo
Tadhg Furlong
3Tadhg Furlong
Ben Tameifuna
3Ben Tameifuna (C)
Tadhg Beirne
4Tadhg Beirne
Sam Lousi
4Sam Lousi
James Ryan
5James Ryan
Leva Fifita
5Leva Fifita
Peter O'Mahony
6Peter O'Mahony
Tanginoa Halaifonua
6Tanginoa Halaifonua
Josh van der Flier
7Josh van der Flier
Sione Havili
7Sione Havili
Caelan Doris
8Caelan Doris
Vaea Fifita
8Vaea Fifita
Conor Murray
9Conor Murray
Augustine Pulu
9Augustine Pulu
Johnny Sexton
10Johnny Sexton (C)
William Havili
10William Havili
James Lowe
11James Lowe
Solomone Kata
11Solomone Kata
Bundee Aki
12Bundee Aki
Pita Ahki
12Pita Ahki
Garry Ringrose
13Garry Ringrose
Malakai Fekitoa
13Malakai Fekitoa
Mack Hansen
14Mack Hansen
Afusipa Taumoepeau
14Afusipa Taumoepeau
Hugo Keenan
15Hugo Keenan
Charles Piutau
15Charles Piutau
Substitutes
Rob Herring
16Rob Herring
Samiuela Moli
16Samiuela Moli
Dave Kilcoyne
17Dave Kilcoyne
Joe Apikotoa
17Joe Apikotoa
Finlay Bealham
18Finlay Bealham
Tau Koloamatangi
18Tau Koloamatangi
Iain Henderson
19Iain Henderson
Semisi Paea
19Semisi Paea
Ryan Baird
20Ryan Baird
Solomone Funaki
20Solomone Funaki
Craig Casey
21Craig Casey
Sione Vailanu
21Sione Vailanu
Ross Byrne
22Ross Byrne
Sonatane Takulua
22Sonatane Takulua
Robbie Henshaw
23Robbie Henshaw
Fine Inisi
23Fine Inisi
Coaches
Andy Farrell
Toutai Kefu
81End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
81Conversion - KickedRoss Byrne converts the try.
79Try - Close rangeIreland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rob Herring picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
77Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Mack Hansen bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.
70Substitution onTonga decide to make a substitution, with Fine Inisi getting some game time.
70Substitution offTonga decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Kata being replaced.
70Substitution onTonga decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea getting some game time.
70Substitution offTonga decide to make a substitution, with Leva Fifita being replaced.
69Conversion - KickedThe Ireland supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.
68Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Bundee Aki
68Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Bundee Aki took full advantage.
68Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Craig Casey.
67Substitution onTonga make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming on.
67Substitution offTonga make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming off.
63Conversion - KickedThe Ireland supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.
62Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Ireland leads to a try for Bundee Aki
62Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Bundee Aki goes through the gap.
62Try AssistSpellbinding play by Ross Byrne is finished off with a try.
59Substitution onJoe Apikotoa comes on for Tonga.
59Substitution offBen Tameifuna leaves the field.
59Substitution onSione Vailanu comes on for Tonga.
59Substitution offVaea Fifita leaves the field.
59Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Ross Byrne kicks the conversion.
58Try - Close rangeNothing was going to stop James Lowe from scoring as they record the try for Ireland.
58Try AssistCraig Casey played a key part in that try.
55Substitution onCraig Casey comes on for Ireland.
55Substitution offConor Murray leaves the field.
52Clean BreakWhat a run here by Vaea Fifita as they get over the gainline!
52Substitution onRyan Baird comes on.
52Substitution offCaelan Doris comes off.
51Substitution onSolomone Funaki comes on.
51Substitution offTanginoa Halaifonua comes off.
49Substitution onTonga decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli getting some game time.
49Substitution offTonga decide to make a substitution, with Paula Ngauamo being replaced.
49Substitution onIreland decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw getting some game time.
49Substitution offIreland decide to make a substitution, with Garry Ringrose being replaced.
49Substitution onIreland decide to make a substitution, with Iain Henderson getting some game time.
49Substitution offIreland decide to make a substitution, with James Ryan being replaced.
49Substitution onIreland decide to make a substitution, with Tadhg Furlong getting some game time.
49Substitution offIreland decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham being replaced.
44Clean BreakAfusipa Taumoepeau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
42Penalty Goal - KickedWilliam Havili kicks the penalty.
40Substitution onIreland make a substitution with Rob Herring coming on.
40Substitution offIreland make a substitution with Ronan Kelleher coming off.
40Substitution onIreland make a substitution with Dave Kilcoyne coming on.
40Substitution offIreland make a substitution with Andrew Porter coming off.
40Substitution onIreland make a substitution with Finlay Bealham coming on.
40Substitution offIreland make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming off.
40Substitution onTonga make a substitution with Sonatane Takulua coming on.
40Substitution offTonga make a substitution with Augustine Pulu coming off.
40Substitution onIreland sub Ross Byrne comes onto the field.
40Substitution offJohnny Sexton departs for Ireland.
40Start Of Second HalfThe second half kicks off.
48End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
48Conversion - KickedWilliam Havili adds the two points for Tonga.
47Try - Close rangeThe defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Vaea Fifita dots the ball down from close range.
42Yellow cardPeter O'Mahony (Ireland) is shown a yellow card
38Conversion - KickedJohnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
37Try - Passing MoveIncisive passing by Ireland is finished off by Johnny Sexton, as they goes over for the try.
37Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Garry Ringrose.
37Clean BreakFabulous play by Ireland has led to Conor Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.
33Conversion - KickedJohnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
32Try - Individual effortBrilliant skill shown there by Mack Hansen as they go over the white wash for a try.
32Clean BreakTrouble here as Mack Hansen breaches the defence.
31Try AssistSpellbinding play by Garry Ringrose is finished off with a try.
27Conversion - KickedJohnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
25Try - Close rangeThe pressure has finally told as Caelan Doris scores from close range.
23Penalty Goal - KickedWilliam Havili adds the points for Tonga.
21Conversion - KickedJohnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
20Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Ireland is finished off by Tadhg Beirne
20Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Caelan Doris.
20Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Caelan Doris bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.
18Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Garry Ringrose bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.
15Penalty Goal - KickedWilliam Havili does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
6Penalty Goal - KickedJohnny Sexton kicks the penalty.
0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows their whistle.