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Australia Reclaims International Title

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-10-31 14:48 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-11-05 09:24

After losing the last series in 2008, Australia has reclaimed bragging rights over Ireland with a hard-fought three point win in the second game. Ireland played a more aggressive attacking game this time round, laying a number of tackles but the Australians held firm even when under siege in the final term.  read more »

Malthouse To Ireland

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-10-26 19:13 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-10-27 11:18

Mick Malthouse, fresh from coaching Collingwood to the 2010 AFL Premiership, had little or no time to relax afterward as he began preparations for the Australian team to play against Ireland in the International Rules Series.
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Aussies Down Irish

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-10-24 10:42 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-10-27 11:26

Ireland got off to a slow start and, according to their coach, opted to kick the ball more than use their hands. Australian players ran in groups to stymie the Irish. Small forwards Eddie Betts and Todd Banfield applied plenty of defensive pressure while veteran Dustin Fletcher repelled a number of Irish attacks to help put the game in Australia's keeping.  read more »

See Australia v Ireland and Tour With Kevin Sheedy

by admincms — Mon, 2009-04-27 21:14 — Last Updated: Wed, 2009-05-13 19:02

(Updated Tour Brochure added! 05/13/2009)
Voyager Travel of Melbourne has announced a travel and tour package to see the Australia v Ireland matches this coming October to be hosted by Kevin Sheedy.  The tour itinerary includes a tour of Ireland with an option to also cruise in mainland Europe from Prague in the Czech Republic.  American and Canadian residents can join the tour by connecting from flights in the US and Canada.  According to Nathan Feld of Voyager Travel,  read more »

Photos From 2008 International Series: Australia v Ireland Match #2

by admincms — Sat, 2008-11-01 09:57 — Last Updated: Sat, 2008-11-01 10:13

We have a new set of match photos posted from the Australia v Ireland International Series second and final match in our gallery. Here are a few samples of the great photos taken by our photojournalists in Melbourne: 

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To see the full size photos and the full gallery click on the above link, any photo, or the link on the side menu.

Ireland Takes Series In Two Thrillers

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-10-26 13:27 — Last Updated: Sun, 2008-11-16 21:35

Light rain, heavy scoring

As in years past, the Australians attacked both man and ball. While the Australians tackled hard, they couldn't match the Irish in skill with the ball. Irish star Cavanaugh scored first with a 3 point over. North Melbourne's Campbell earned a free kick within scoring range, but the kick was intercepted by the Irish goalkeeper. The Irish attack continued strongly throughout the first term but all they could manage was six more points. It was enough with Australia's only score coming from Port Adelaide's Daniel Motlop. It was only a point and the Irish had an eight point lead at 1/4 time.

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