Fiji look dominant as they brush aside the Irish Defence Forces to reach IDRC final

Fiji have strolled into the final of the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition after a 74-0 win over the Irish Defence Forces.

A six-try first half performance set the scene and the Fijians added six more in the second half to compound their dominance.

They will face France in the final after the reigning champions beat UKAF in the first semi-final earlier in the day.

• UKAF's trophy hopes end after losing bruising IDRC semi-final against reigning champions France
• Australia and Zambia set for cup final showdown after wins in semi-finals at Guildford
• From rugby pitches to Pacific partnerships: The IDRC reflects growing defence alliances

Fiji’s thumping attack got them off to a good start against the Irish as Wainikiti Yalayala powered over and Viniana Riwai converted with the kick.

Riwai got in on the act next before a double from Seini Raoma had Fiji sitting comfortably at 28-0 up.

Ana Maria Roqica and Vive Sikisawana went over the line too as the Irish struggled to handle the Fijian wingers.

The second half continued in the same way with Vitalina Mirini scoring a converted try before Raoma completed her hat-trick and Susana Railumu's converted score took Fiji to a 59-point lead.

Raoma's fourth and tries from Vasiti Solikoviti and Camari Seru sealed the dominant win.