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.
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 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.
'Ten years is a long time' - Joe Schmidt proud of Irish legacy on return to Dublin
It's been a busy week for Joe Schmidt on his return to Dublin, but there’s no fear that the former Ireland head coach will be taking his eye off the ball.
Joe Schmidt makes six changes to Australian side ahead of Dublin test
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has rung the changes to his side for the final game of their November series against Ireland on Saturday, with six alterations to the team which lost to Scotland last weekend.
'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.