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Ireland finally looked in tune for the first time in the autumn internationals
Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coaches
Andy Farrell’s men look to make it back-to-back wins at home in Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks
Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies
Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReight
History has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as wounded
Joe Schmidt must put faith in his only world-class attacking weapon if Wallabies are to have any chance
Ireland’s lineout has been a problem. We have the people to sort it out
Head coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies
Connacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against Australia
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Australia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on Saturday
Everything you need to know about the Autumn Nations Series game at the Aviva Stadium
Nine changes for Ireland from last weekend’s win over Japan
Shared ambitions leave no room for bad blood between Leinster outhalf and Munster’s Jack Crowley
Sam Prendergast likely to start at outhalf against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies
Coach took on ‘bin fire’ of a team in country with little patience for long-term rebuilds
New Zealander became a professional rugby player in 2012 following a surprise phone call from Schmidt
Tighthead prop has had a whirlwind year of progress
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
History teaches us that the Wallabies are at their most dangerous after a defeat
Australian forward to play overseas on sabbatical and go to Ulster on short-term agreement
Rugby chiefs must hold their nerve and empower officials to punish dangerous on-field acts
Price of Irish dominance in Lions team over summer meant November would always be tough
Steve Borthwick’s team secure an eighth successive Test victory against an understrength Wallabies side
Borthwick has highlighted entering rucks from the side
The outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup draw
Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centre as he prepares side for November internationals
The southern hemisphere competition will return in 2027
Ireland to open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in Chicago
Caelan Doris set to make a return although doubts remain over fitness of Joe McCarthy after foot injury picked up on Lions tour
England’s skill in 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning manoeuvre a far cry from what we see today
All Blacks give themselves chance of Rugby Championship success before South Africa game later
The current quality of southern hemisphere rugby makes next month one of Ireland’s most challenging for many years
Loosehead prop Ox Nche returns to the frontrow for Saturday’s game against Argentina at Twickenham
New Zealand extend Eden Park unbeaten record to 52 games
South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish
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