Ireland 13 Australia 10 Rugby LIVE SCORE: Byrne hands hosts late lead in injury-plagued second half – at the latest
IRELAND meets Australia in the final round of the Autumn Internationals and the action is on.
There was an early blow to Ireland, seeing Jonny Sexton strain his calf in the warm-up and being forced to drop out of the squad, with Jack Crowley replacing him.
Australia have since ruled out an early attempt for a neck roll as Ireland took the lead through Sexton’s replacement.
But the first half was a dull affair as the hosts received a boost when Australia received a yellow card towards the end of the half.
We have all the news from the second period as injuries delayed the game.
- Start time: 20:00 UK time
- TV/Live stream: Amazon Prime
- Ireland XV: 15th Hugo Keenan, 14th Mack Hansen, 13th Garry Ringrose, 12th Stuart McCloskey, 11th Jimmy O’Brien, 10th Jack Crowley, 9th Jamison Gibson-Park, 8th Caelan Doris, 7th Josh van der Flier, 6th Peter O’Mahony, 5th James Ryan, 4th Tadhg Beirne, 3rd Tadhg Furlong, 2nd Dan Sheehan, 1st Andrew Porter
- Australia XV: 15th Andrew Kellaway, 14th Mark Nawaqanitawase, 13th Len Ikitau, 12th Hunter Paisami, 11th Tom Wright, 10th Bernard Foley, 9th Nic White, 8th Rob Valetini, 7th Michael Hooper, 6th Jed Holloway, 5th Cadeyrn Neville, 4th Nick Frost, 3rd Allan Alaalatoa, 2nd David Porecki, 1st James Slipper
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Irish eyes focused on cutlery
Being ranked number one in the world is an honor in itself.
It matters little if a team can’t capitalize on that dominance to ensure they do it on the biggest stage.
With the Six Nations ahead of Ireland, it will serve as the perfect warm-up program for the World Cup in France.
Andy Farrell’s side will also have a chance to take on France, who many believe will win the tournament on home soil.
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That’s why we’re number one
Ireland have shown on many occasions they have a lot of attacking flair but tonight was a different kind of competition.
It was more of an arm wrestling between these two heavyweights.
After waiting so long for their first try of the game, they were shocked when Australia immediately fell behind.
The Irish had to dig deep today and did what it took to secure victory.
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FT: Ireland 13-10 Australia
It’s 12 home wins in a row for Ireland.
First time in 68 years that they have won three games in a row against the Wallabies.
They had to get a win tonight.
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Ireland 13-10 Australia
80. We’re in the red and Australia have the ball.
Ireland turns the ball around and kicks it into touch.
You did it!
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Ireland 13-10 Australia
79. Australia has the advantage that Ireland does not roll away.
This is another chance for visitors to place points on the board.
The Wallabies don’t want the tie, so go for Touch.
The referee awards Ireland a penalty, which is met with a great roar.
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Ireland 13-10 Australia
77. Ireland are in the lead again.
If they can maintain that win, it was a kick Ross Byrne will never forget.
Australia in possession with three minutes left.
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Penalty – Ross Byrne (Ireland)
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Ireland 10-10 Australia
75. The fans wake up again in spots around the stadium.
They come forward and try to spread the ball wide but miss the opportunity.
The game is brought back for an earlier penalty against Ireland.
They decided to go for the goal and try to win it.
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Ireland 10-10 Australia
73. The fans have gotten really quiet here now.
Australia manage to silence cauldron of noise after Ireland attempt
Ireland must find something special to secure this win now.
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Ireland 10-10 Australia
71. Jordan Petaia silences Aviva Stadium as he crosses the line.
To make matters worse, Bernard Foley converts the difficult kick.
Trials are like buses after all, eh.
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Try – Jordan Petaia (Australia)
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Ireland 10-3 Australia
68. Ireland worked their way through stage after stage, encountering a golden wall of Australian shirts.
Eventually they work it on Bundee Aki, who gets the ball moving, and the Wallabies can’t stop his momentum, which puts it over the line.
Australia have their hands full now while Ireland grab the game by the neck.
Crowley converted to give the Irish some breathing room.
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Try – Bundee Aki (Ireland)
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
66. Ireland has an alley deep in Australia 22.
The Aviva Stadium erupts and wants to cheer for its team.
Ireland has the advantage but is only a few yards off the line.
Australia defends for her life.
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
64. Anything short of victory would leave any Ireland fan in this field with a sour taste in the mouth.
You came here today to see how history is made.
The Wallabies definitely didn’t read the script.
As Ireland advance, a knock-on gift the visitors a scrum.
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
62. Both sides exchange a series of kicks.
Australian pressure makes Ireland’s game very rough.
They grab another big kick from Crowley, which misses slightly and is easily taken by the visitors.
Skelton is penalized for not letting go and the hosts are awarded a penalty.
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
60. That was a close affair today.
Australia chips a kick that bounces once and is touched by Ireland 22.
The Wallabies have their teeth between their teeth here.
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
58. Ireland now have work to do if they are to extend their home winning streak.
Australia are up front again as they invade the Irish half.
Test Keenan with a big kick to deal with.
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Ireland 3-3 Australia
56. After missing his first kick, Foley isn’t such a worry this time.
He prefers the level of play.
Ireland’s indiscipline troubles them as they give penalties to Australia.
Again allows the Wallabies to clear their lines with a penalty.
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Penalty – Bernard Foley (Australia)
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Ireland 3-0 Australia
54. Crowley kicks big and high but Ireland is caught offside after being too eager to get under their own kick.
We have now contested scrums again.
Australia with the stake on this occasion.
The Wallabies advance to the fringes of the Ireland 22.
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Ireland 3-0 Australia
52. Ireland steals the ball and tries to counterattack Australia.
Hansen takes the ball and runs towards the opponent, almost bursting through the middle before a hand grabs his leg.
The Wallabies would do well to turn the ball around and clear their lines so they can get into the Irish half.
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Ireland 3-0 Australia
50. The game is stopped while another injury is being treated.
It seems we played a lot more time than the 10 minutes confirmed by the clock.
The replays show Valetini having to come off, colliding with Sheehan’s heads.
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Ireland 3-0 Australia
48. Both sides now have attempts disallowed by TMO.
Hansen just had his foot in contact when he released the ball.
Australia has players returning to the field.
Nic White is on the ground and needs medical attention.
He looks very upset.
White comes off for Jake Gordon.
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