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Peter O’Mahony holding aloft the trophy after Ireland won the test series against Australia in Sydney. Photograph: Reuters

Five things we learned from Ireland's series win in Australia

International
John O'Sullivan
June 24, 2018, 17:08

Schmidt has blooded several players and introduced depth to the squad

Israel Folau challenges Peter O’Mahony in the air, an incident which led to a yellow card for the Australian back. Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty

Australian media in no doubt ‘Ireland were the better team’

International
John O'Sullivan
June 24, 2018, 15:19

Following Ireland's series win there are calls for World Rugby to offer clarity on aerial duels

Israel Folau is shown a yellow card during Australia’s third Test defeat in Sydney. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty

Cheika: referees have questions to answer after Ireland’s Wallabies win

International
Gerry Thornley
June 24, 2018, 10:36

Australia coach won’t seek clarity over Folau yellow card after third Test defeat in Sydney

South Africa’s Jessie Kriel is put junder pressure by England’s Mike Brown at Newlands. Photograph: Getty Images

England salvage some pride against Springboks

International
June 23, 2018, 18:58

Eddie Jones’ side end losing run at a wet and windy Newlands

A security guard loses his trousers as he chases down a pitch invader after Ireland’s win over Australia at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Photograph: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

TV View: Sydney cauldron forges more Irish diamonds

International
Johnny Watterson
June 23, 2018, 17:00

Series win for Ireland a fitting end to three titanic, tight, tussles

Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong evades the tackle of Australia’s Izack Rodda during the third Test in Sydney. Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images

Joe Schmidt expresses relief after Ireland’s white-knuckle ride

International
Gerry Thornley
June 23, 2018, 15:56

‘Tough, tough to watch that, they just kept coming wave after wave’

Ireland’s CJ Stander makes one of his 15 carries in Sydney. Photograph: Getty Images

Australia 16 Ireland 20: How the game played out

International
Gavin Cummiskey
June 23, 2018, 14:45

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the key calls, moments and incidents from Ireland’s win in Sydney

Tadhg Furlong of Ireland makes a break during the win in Sydney. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Australia 16 Ireland 20 - Irish player ratings

International
Johnny Watterson
June 23, 2018, 14:31

Tadhg Furlong is the pick of the bunch as Ireland seal famous win down under

Israel Folau takes out Peter O’Mahony in Sydney, earning himself a yellow card. Photograph: Stuart Walmsley/Photosport/Inpho

Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series win

International
Gerry Thornley
June 23, 2018, 13:58

Schmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney decider

Reiko Ioane scores one of his three second half tries against France. Photograph: Ross Setford/Reuters

Ruthless All Blacks complete France series whitewash

International
June 23, 2018, 11:36

Rieko Ioane’s second half hat-trick sees New Zealand blow Les Bleus away in Dunedin

Niall Scannell during the captain’s run at Allianz Stadium, Sydney ahead of the third Test. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series win

International
Gerry Thornley
June 23, 2018, 07:00

Wallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first Test

Ireland flanker Keith Gleeson in action against Australia in 2006. Gleeson believes the Wallabies are dangerous but Ireland will prevail in the final Test. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

‘Phenomenal’ end to season beckons for Ireland – Keith Gleeson

International
Gerry Thornley
June 23, 2018, 06:30

Ex-Leinster player reared in Sydney says rooting for Ireland over Wallabies a no-brainer

Danny Cipriani starts for England against the Springboks in Cape Town. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

England face a daunting climb in the shadow of Table Mountain

International
Robert Kitson
June 22, 2018, 22:00

Eddie Jones’s side staring Springboks series whitewash in the face in Newlands Test

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with flanker John Barclay in November 2017. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

Scotland make eight changes as they seek redemption after USA upset

International
Paul Rees
June 22, 2018, 17:32

Return of captain Stuart McInally strengthens side for Argentina encounter

Peter O’Mahony will start at number seven on Saturday. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

International
John O'Sullivan
June 21, 2018, 19:16

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

New Zealand’s Waisake Naholo and Beauden Barrett tackle Jared Payne of Ireland during the Guinness Series clash in 2016. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

November Series: Ireland to play All Blacks in 7pm kick off

International
Johnny Watterson
June 20, 2018, 11:35

Ticket prices for category 1 and premium level have risen €15 since last game in 2016

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora at a media briefing in Sydney ahead of Ireland’s final Test match against Australia. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World Cup

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 08:32

David Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depth

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby: “To win a Test series in the southern hemisphere is a difficult thing to do. We know, we found that out in South Africa”. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland keen to ‘get key things right in maul’ and lineout

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 06:39

Forwards coach expects ‘pretty special 80 minutes’ for Australia Test series decider

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Lukhan Tui and Kurtley Beale of the Wallabies during Ireland’s victory at AAMI Park on in Melbourne. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Robbie Henshaw savouring trip down under after return

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 05:00

Leinster back confident Ireland’s 39-year wait to win series in Australia is over

Australia lock Adam Coleman nurses a swollen cheek after clashing with teammate Israel Folau during the second Test defeat to Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photograph: Getty Images

Larkham signals Australia will reshuffle for final Test against Ireland

International
Gerry Thornley
June 19, 2018, 16:29

Australian assistant coach confident enforcer Adam Coleman will be fit to start

Dave Kilcoyne has joined the Ireland squad ahead of the final Test against Australia this Saturday. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Dave Kilcoyne cuts travels short to join Ireland squad

International
Gerry Thornley
June 19, 2018, 07:42

Munster loose-head was travelling in Australia and now may play a part on Saturday

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