Ireland

Israel Folau has received a one match ban after making contact in the air with Peter O'Mahony in Australia’s third Test defeat against Ireland.

Former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 40.

Ireland managed to hold off Wallabies in a tight 16-20 encounter at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to complete a 2-1 series victory - their first in Australia in 39 years. Here is the highlights from the thrilling game.

Ireland managed to hold off Ireland in a tight 16-20 encounter at Allianz Stadium in the third Test as they signed off from the summer tour with a 2-1 series victory.

Joe Schmidt is determined to clinch Ireland’s first three-Test series win in the southern hemisphere whilst experimenting with his squad as preparations for the 2019 World Cup continue.

Australia skipper Michael Hooper believes defence will be vital to the team's fortune in the series-deciding final Test against Ireland to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to the XV for the series-deciding final Test against Ireland to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the starting line-up for the final and deciding Test against Australia.

?Ireland have confirmed the autumn international schedule this November that includes games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding may play again for Ireland in the future, according to IRFU performance director David Nucifora.

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has insisted that there will be changes to the starting line-up for the third and final Test against Australia to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

Ireland managed to seal a place in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2019 as they edged out Japan in the 11th place play-off in Beziers on Sunday.

Ireland managed to resist Australia as they went on to register a 21-26 victory in the second Test at AAMI Park and levelled the series 1-1 with one game to go.

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony admits his side will have to be at their very best on Saturday to level their Test series with Australia.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made a total of eight changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Ireland U20 head into the battle for relegation after they were comprehensively beaten by Scotland with a 29-45 margin in Perpignan on Tuesday.

Ireland wing Keith Earls is a doubtful starter for the second Test against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday following a head injury.

Bernard Foley contributed with 13 points as Australia controlled the final 10 minutes to win the first Test against Ireland at Suncorp Stadium with an 18-9 margin.

Joe Schmidt has handed Joe Carbery a start in Ireland’s first Test against Australia on Saturday.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has included Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu in the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.