'It's all about the World Cup' - Jamison Gibson-Park
While you have to go back to the summer of 2018 for the last meeting of Ireland and the Wallabies, the four-and-a-half year gap between games would have been cut in two if not for Covid-19.
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Roles reversed as Wallabies look to shock Ireland
While the gulf between Ireland and Australia in rugby's world rankings may not necessarily reflect reality, it's a stark reminder of how quickly the game has changed in either country.
'The Spanish Gooch' dreaming of All-Ireland glory
She was once nicknamed 'the Spanish Gooch' by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
Final-lap pain propelling Darragh McElhinney to greater heights
Back in August, Team Ireland had two representatives in the final of the men's 5000m final at the European Championships in Munich: 22-year-old UCD student and Cork native Darragh McElhinney, and 24-year-old University of Washington's Brian Fay of Raheny Shamrocks.
Kenny seeks Maltese comfort to end year on positive
Malta's Ta'Qali National Stadium is assured of its place in Irish football folklore.
Preview: Ireland eye winning finish against wounded Wallabies
Andy Farrell takes charge of Ireland for the 30th time on Saturday night as they bid to sign off on a groundbreaking year with a ninth win from 11 games.
Robinson says Obafemi partnership a work in progress
Callum Robinson has challenged the Republic of Ireland to ensure they head into their daunting Euro 2024 qualifier against France on the back of a victory.