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‘A pain’ – Ireland rugby & football fans ‘only just realising’ schedule dilemma surrounding next games

FANS of the Irish rugby team and Republic of Ireland footballers will have a choice to make on Saturday with their fixtures clashing. While Andy Farrell's men will be hosting Fiji at the Aviva Stadium, the latest Nations League outing…

By Vincent Whelan · The Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:36 PM

Key Things to Know

Irish rugby and football supporters face a scheduling clash on Saturday as both national teams play simultaneously.
Ireland's rugby test against Fiji kicks off at 8:10pm, overlapping with Republic of Ireland's 7:45pm football match against Austria.
Irish rugby will be without Dan Sheehan and Sean Jansen, though Andy Farrell hopes Josh van der Flier will feature.

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Irish sports supporters are facing a television dilemma this Saturday due to a rare scheduling clash between the national rugby and football teams. Andy Farrell's Ireland rugby side hosts Fiji at Dublin's Aviva Stadium at 8:10pm, while Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland football team plays Austria in Linz at 7:45pm in the UEFA Nations League.

Fans across social media voiced frustration over the overlapping fixtures, which will force viewers to choose between the events. Both squads enter the weekend managing squad fitness, with rugby's Dan Sheehan and Sean Jansen sidelined, while Austria's football team has lost Carney Chukwuemeka and Marco Grull to injury.

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‘A pain’ – Ireland rugby & football fans ‘only just realising’ schedule dilemma surrounding next games

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