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AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Australia, International Rules Series First Test
The opener at the Adelaide Oval threw-in at 5.10am.
# resolved
'Now we set the standards' - Ireland boss keen to move on from 'tracksuit-gate'
After the events of this past week, Colin Bell has stressed that there is nothing he can do about what went on before he took the job.
# Ireland's call
5 talking points as Ireland claim International Rules glory with victory over Australia
Joe Kernan’s men won 56-52 against the visitors at Croke Park.
5 talking points ahead of Ireland and Australia's International Rules tussle
The scene is set for this evening’s tussle at Croke Park.
# the aussies are coming
6 players to watch in Saturday's International Rules test between Ireland and Australia
These stars are worth keeping a close eye on at Croke Park.
# Let Battle Commence
Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's International Rules Test at Croke Park
Ireland and Australia are preparing for battle at GAA HQ.
# Bloody Sunday
Hill 16 off limits for International Rules spectators as GAA honour Bloody Sunday victims
14 flames will be lit on the terrace to represent each of the lives lost on 21 November 1920.
# Scouting
Kennelly to use International Rules to find AFL's next big Irish star
The former Kerry and Sydney Swan player will help host a combine around this weekend’s test.
# showcase
Begley keen to show the Aussies what they missed out on
The Laois man returned home in 2009 following three years in the AFL.
# steady ship
McManus hoping that no news is good news when it comes to Monaghan retirements
Dick Clerkin, Vinny Corey and the like are all still set to feature in 2016.
# come together
Inter-county tensions left behind when it comes to representing Ireland says Keegan
The Mayo star had a run in with Diarmuid Connolly in this year’s All-Ireland semi-final.
# best of order please
The man who sent off Diarmuid Connolly will referee International Rules test
Joe McQuillan will share refereeing duties at Croke Park with Australia’s Mat Nicholls.
# Captain's run
Bernard Brogan has been named Irish International Rules captain
The three-time All-Ireland winner will lead the side out on 21 November.
# Regrets
'It might have been easy to throw in the towel' - Disappointed Murphy takes heart from fight
After captaining Ireland to International Rules success last year, Michael Murphy tasted defeat in Perth on Saturday.
# Freeze Frame
Lucky glasses and unlucky breaks - The best photos from Ireland's International Rules defeat
Australia ran out 10-point winners in Perth.
# Report
International Rules: Ireland's comeback falls short after giving Australia a 33-point start
Paul Earley’s side battled bravely in the second half but couldn’t reel in their All-Australian opponents.
# gift
Australia scored one of the great own goals in International Rules history
Surely this is enough reason to keep the series alive?
AS IT HAPPENED
Australia v Ireland, International Rules Test
Could Paul Earley’s Ireland retain the Cormac McAnallen Cup? Relive all of the action from Perth in our minute-by-minute report.
# inclusion
Controversial Bombers pair to face Ireland despite continuing Essendon supplements scandal
Dustin Fletcher and Jobe Watson have been added to the Australia International Rules squad
# New Rules
No more short kick-outs as International Rules modified to benefit Aussies
Additionally a mark will no longer be awarded for a backward pass.
# Collision
Paul Earley vows to be ready for Sky Sports' GAA debut after cycling crash
The Roscommon All Star and Irish international rules manager credits a newly purchased helmet for saving his life.
# lease of life
Ireland to play Australia in one-off International Rules Test
The clash will take place at Paterson Stadium in Perth this November.
# success
Ireland easily overcome poor Australia to win International Rules series
Paul Earley’s side defeated their opponents by a record aggregate score of 173-72.
# Tekkers
Sublime Michael Murphy backheel sets up Glenswilly goal
The Donegal forward showed a deft touch in bamboozling the Killybegs defence for Ciaran Bonner to score.
# Recovery
Aidan Walsh thanks fans for support after injury, says he's ready for second test
The Cork midfielder suffered a bad knock on his knee in Cavan on Saturday.
# International Rules
Check out this GIF of Australia's open goal miss last night
They don’t DO goals in Australia.
# down blunder
O'Loughlin slams wayward pros as Australia 'found out' in Cavan
The Australia coach declared he will not compromise on ‘effort and intensity’ ahead of the second test.
# halfway there
'It's still half-time' insists Earley as Ireland leave Aussies in their wake
The Irish manager is calling on supporters to get out to Croke Park next week to cheer their country over the line.
# Report
Ireland easily overcome Australia to win first test
Paul Earley’s side are in pole position in the International Rules series following their victory this evening.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Australia, International Rules
We went minute-by-minute, as Paul Earley’s Ireland took on Australia.
# Have your say
Poll: Who would you like to see captain the Irish International Rules team?
The captain is set to be named tomorrow in Cavan.
# Workload
Ciarán Whelan steps down as selector ahead of International Rules series
Former Galway footballer Jarlath Fallon has been asked in to join Paul Earley’s backroom staff.