Mistake dampens Kearney return

Dave Kearney marked his first Ireland cap in 19 months with a win and a try — but still left the Aviva Stadium disappointed.

The 23-20 win over Fiji included a first-half touchdown by the Leinster winger, on his first Ireland appearance since the February 2016 Six Nations defeat to France.

That should put a smile on the face of any player, but Kearney’s intercepted pass that led to Timosi Nagusa’s try just before half-time was all he was thinking about after the final whistle.