Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time
One former ruler returns, another takes his leave, a genuine out-half battle that looks set to run for years, a Lions sub-plot, and there's the small matter of a 150th birthday party.
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Cian Healy's career comes full circle ahead of record Test against the Wallabies
Given how significant Australia has been in the ups and downs of Cian Healy's career, it’s quite appropriate that the loosehead prop will put his name into the Irish rugby record books against the Wallabies this afternoon.
Schmidt legacy lives on in Irish rugby ecosystem
There's an old story from Joe Schmidt’s first stint in Irish rugby, as a player-coach with a Midlands League club in the early 1990s, that hinted that he was always going to change the game in this country.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' anniversary match against Australia
Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary.
'It's a long way away' - Josh van der Flier not distracted by Lions lure
There are quite a few subplots at play in Ireland's meeting with Australia on Saturday.
Connacht doing 'everything possible' to keep Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, says Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins says Connacht will do "everything possible" to ensure that Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen remain with the club.
'I can't wait around' - Gus McCarthy keen to take chance
Gus McCarthy probably didn't dare dream of how well his Ireland debut would go.
'I don't know about being love-bombed' - Joe Schmidt focussed on Wallabies for Ireland return
Joe Schmidt reckons he'll be all business this week as he prepares his Australia team to take down Ireland.