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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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.
Autumn Nations Series: Ireland v Australia - All You Need to Know
It's the 11th game for Ireland in 2024, and the final match with Andy Farrell as head coach before he takes his British and Irish Lions sabbatical.
Talking points as Ireland wrap up autumn campaign against Australia
Ireland conclude their autumn campaign on Saturday by taking on Joe Schmidt’s Australia in Dublin.
Brumbies pair recall time with Ireland's 'cult hero' Mack Hansen
Joe Schmidt isn't the only overlap between this Wallabies team and Ireland.
Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
Andy Farrell expects a “seamless” transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.
Andy Farrell expects 'seamless' transition when Simon Easterby steps in as Ireland head coach for 2025
Andy Farrell expects a "seamless" transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.
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.