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Joe McCarthy sets sights on a place in Andy Farrell’s Lions tour squad
The 23-year-old Ireland lock has impressed during his international rugby breakthrough year.
Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain
The 26-year-old claimed the second of Ireland’s three tries in a narrow win over Australia.
Joe Schmidt: Australia still have work to do ahead of next year’s Lions series
The Wallabies were edged out in Dublin following a late try from Gus McCarthy.
Andy Farrell’s Ireland get the better of Joe Schmidt’s Australia in tight Autumn Nations Series clash with the Lions tour next on the agenda
Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 22 Australia 19
Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
Gus McCarthy’s try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Joe Schmidt.
Murphy praises Ulster effort in loss to Leinster
Richie Murphy wasn't too downhearted following Ulster's narrow loss to Irish rivals Leinster.
Something for the weekend: Five of the best bets across the sporting world
With a packed weekend of sport in store, Michael McWilliams and Gary Carson pick out the best punts to get your teeth into
Ireland captain Caelan Doris credits Cian Healy’s longevity to cold showers
Veteran prop Healy is poised to move ahead of Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most-capped player.
Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia
Andy Farrell will bid a temporary farewell to his role as Ireland head coach following the match.
Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.